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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 | Charlie Morton |
| C | Austin Barnes |
| 1B | Greg Bird |
| 2B | Starlin Castro |
| SS | Didi Gregorius |
| 3B | Todd Frazier |
| OF One | Aaron Judge |
| OF Two | Brett Gardner |
| OF Three | Marwin González |
| Salary | $32,900 |
| Expected Points | 116.2 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Morton | PIT | $8,700 | 31.70 | 3.64 |
| CC Sabathia | DET | $7,800 | 22.57 | 2.89 |
| Rich Hill | STL | $9,900 | 12.99 | 1.31 |
| Jon Lester | ATL | $8,500 | 9.17 | 1.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Morton | PIT | $8,700 | 31.70 | 3.64 |
| CC Sabathia | DET | $7,800 | 22.57 | 2.89 |
| Rich Hill | STL | $9,900 | 12.99 | 1.31 |
| Jon Lester | ATL | $8,500 | 9.17 | 1.08 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $3,600 | 11.18 | 3.11 |
| Austin Barnes | STL | $2,500 | 11.11 | 4.44 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $2,900 | 10.29 | 3.55 |
| Brian McCann | PIT | $2,500 | 7.28 | 2.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Barnes | STL | $2,500 | 11.11 | 4.44 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $2,900 | 10.29 | 3.55 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $3,600 | 11.18 | 3.11 |
| Brian McCann | PIT | $2,500 | 7.28 | 2.91 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Bird | DET | $2,600 | 10.01 | 3.85 |
| Chase Headley | DET | $2,300 | 7.74 | 3.37 |
| Chase Headley | DET | $2,300 | 7.74 | 3.37 |
| Yuli Gurriel | PIT | $3,600 | 7.68 | 2.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Bird | DET | $2,600 | 10.01 | 3.85 |
| Chase Headley | DET | $2,300 | 7.74 | 3.37 |
| Chase Headley | DET | $2,300 | 7.74 | 3.37 |
| Yuli Gurriel | PIT | $3,600 | 7.68 | 2.13 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,400 | 11.64 | 2.65 |
| Starlin Castro | DET | $2,900 | 9.35 | 3.22 |
| Ben Zobrist | ATL | $3,200 | 6.77 | 2.12 |
| Ben Zobrist | ATL | $3,200 | 6.77 | 2.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starlin Castro | DET | $2,900 | 9.35 | 3.22 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,400 | 11.64 | 2.65 |
| Ben Zobrist | ATL | $3,200 | 6.77 | 2.12 |
| Ben Zobrist | ATL | $3,200 | 6.77 | 2.12 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $4,300 | 11.21 | 2.61 |
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $3,500 | 10.42 | 2.98 |
| Corey Seager | STL | $3,300 | 9.10 | 2.76 |
| Addison Russell | ATL | $3,000 | 4.93 | 1.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $3,500 | 10.42 | 2.98 |
| Corey Seager | STL | $3,300 | 9.10 | 2.76 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $4,300 | 11.21 | 2.61 |
| Addison Russell | ATL | $3,000 | 4.93 | 1.64 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $3,600 | 10.63 | 2.95 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $3,600 | 10.63 | 2.95 |
| Todd Frazier | DET | $2,500 | 8.59 | 3.44 |
| Justin Turner | STL | $3,700 | 6.60 | 1.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Todd Frazier | DET | $2,500 | 8.59 | 3.44 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $3,600 | 10.63 | 2.95 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $3,600 | 10.63 | 2.95 |
| Justin Turner | STL | $3,700 | 6.60 | 1.78 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | DET | $3,800 | 14.69 | 3.87 |
| George Springer | PIT | $4,300 | 12.81 | 2.98 |
| Brett Gardner | DET | $3,200 | 11.36 | 3.55 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $3,200 | 10.90 | 3.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | DET | $3,800 | 14.69 | 3.87 |
| Brett Gardner | DET | $3,200 | 11.36 | 3.55 |
| Aaron Hicks | DET | $2,600 | 9.18 | 3.53 |
| Josh Reddick | PIT | $2,800 | 9.73 | 3.48 |
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.