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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
Optimal lineups are generated to demonstrate groups of players that work well together. This should be used only as a thought-starter for your lineups. This lineup may not conform to exact requirements of DraftKings (ie. players from one team), and may cross over multiple slates. For more detailed and customizable lineup generation, please use the MLB FanDuel Optimizer.
| P | Clayton Kershaw |
| C | Austin Barnes |
| 1B | Yuli Gurriel |
| 2B | Javier Báez |
| SS | Addison Russell |
| 3B | Alex Bregman |
| OF One | Marwin González |
| OF Two | Carlos Beltrán |
| OF Three | Yasiel Puig |
| Salary | $32,300 |
| Expected Points | 117.25 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton Kershaw | STL | $10,200 | 34.88 | 3.42 |
| Masahiro Tanaka | DET | $9,800 | 16.60 | 1.69 |
| Dallas Keuchel | PIT | $9,100 | 15.78 | 1.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton Kershaw | STL | $10,200 | 34.88 | 3.42 |
| Dallas Keuchel | PIT | $9,100 | 15.78 | 1.73 |
| Masahiro Tanaka | DET | $9,800 | 16.60 | 1.69 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $3,500 | 12.45 | 3.56 |
| Austin Barnes | STL | $2,500 | 10.12 | 4.05 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $2,800 | 9.99 | 3.57 |
| Brian McCann | PIT | $2,700 | 8.42 | 3.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Barnes | STL | $2,500 | 10.12 | 4.05 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $2,800 | 9.99 | 3.57 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $3,500 | 12.45 | 3.56 |
| Brian McCann | PIT | $2,700 | 8.42 | 3.12 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $3,900 | 12.68 | 3.25 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $3,900 | 12.68 | 3.25 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $3,800 | 11.45 | 3.01 |
| Yuli Gurriel | PIT | $3,200 | 11.37 | 3.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yuli Gurriel | PIT | $3,200 | 11.37 | 3.55 |
| Greg Bird | DET | $2,700 | 8.98 | 3.33 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $3,900 | 12.68 | 3.25 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $3,900 | 12.68 | 3.25 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,200 | 14.22 | 3.39 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $2,500 | 9.68 | 3.87 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $2,500 | 9.68 | 3.87 |
| Logan Forsythe | STL | $2,500 | 7.47 | 2.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javier Báez | ATL | $2,500 | 9.68 | 3.87 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $2,500 | 9.68 | 3.87 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,200 | 14.22 | 3.39 |
| Logan Forsythe | STL | $2,500 | 7.47 | 2.99 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $4,100 | 12.88 | 3.14 |
| Corey Seager | STL | $3,400 | 10.59 | 3.11 |
| Addison Russell | ATL | $2,500 | 9.57 | 3.83 |
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $3,300 | 7.77 | 2.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Addison Russell | ATL | $2,500 | 9.57 | 3.83 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $4,100 | 12.88 | 3.14 |
| Corey Seager | STL | $3,400 | 10.59 | 3.11 |
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $3,300 | 7.77 | 2.35 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Turner | STL | $3,700 | 11.30 | 3.05 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $3,400 | 10.91 | 3.21 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $3,400 | 10.91 | 3.21 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $3,600 | 10.60 | 2.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $3,400 | 10.91 | 3.21 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $3,400 | 10.91 | 3.21 |
| Justin Turner | STL | $3,700 | 11.30 | 3.05 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $3,600 | 10.60 | 2.94 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Springer | PIT | $4,000 | 13.82 | 3.46 |
| Marwin González | PIT | $2,700 | 11.79 | 4.37 |
| Marwin González | PIT | $2,700 | 11.79 | 4.37 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $3,100 | 11.73 | 3.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marwin González | PIT | $2,700 | 11.79 | 4.37 |
| Marwin González | PIT | $2,700 | 11.79 | 4.37 |
| Carlos Beltrán | PIT | $2,000 | 8.45 | 4.23 |
| Curtis Granderson | STL | $2,500 | 10.53 | 4.21 |
Picks are based on historical performance and match-up. Keep up to date on late-day roster moves and injuries – those are not taken into consideration. Sports from the Basement provides no warranty on these suggestions and readers should make picks at their own risk.