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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 | Aaron Nola |
| C/1B | J.D. Davis |
| 2B | Ian Kinsler |
| SS | Carlos Correa |
| 3B | Christian Villanueva |
| OF One | Hunter Renfroe |
| OF Two | Brett Gardner |
| OF Three | Matt Joyce |
| Util | José Altuve |
| Salary | $34,100 |
| Expected Points | 135.87 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton Kershaw | STL | $11,000 | 43.32 | 3.94 |
| Aaron Nola | HOU | $9,500 | 41.15 | 4.33 |
| José Quintana | ATL | $8,300 | 34.88 | 4.20 |
| Lance McCullers Jr. | PIT | $9,000 | 32.02 | 3.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Nola | HOU | $9,500 | 41.15 | 4.33 |
| José Quintana | ATL | $8,300 | 34.88 | 4.20 |
| Trevor Williams | LAD | $6,700 | 27.63 | 4.12 |
| Andrew Heaney | MIL | $7,900 | 32.00 | 4.05 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edwin Encarnacion | LAA | $3,800 | 12.69 | 3.34 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,400 | 12.50 | 2.84 |
| Greg Bird | DET | $2,800 | 12.13 | 4.33 |
| Justin Bour | ARZ | $3,300 | 11.68 | 3.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.D. Davis | PIT | $2,100 | 10.25 | 4.88 |
| Jefry Marte | MIL | $2,200 | 9.80 | 4.45 |
| Jefry Marte | MIL | $2,200 | 9.80 | 4.45 |
| Greg Bird | DET | $2,800 | 12.13 | 4.33 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,400 | 13.14 | 2.99 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $3,700 | 11.65 | 3.15 |
| Ian Kinsler | MIL | $2,600 | 11.56 | 4.44 |
| José Pirela | SD | $2,700 | 10.31 | 3.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ian Kinsler | MIL | $2,600 | 11.56 | 4.44 |
| Greg Garcia | WSH | $2,000 | 7.74 | 3.87 |
| Greg Garcia | WSH | $2,000 | 7.74 | 3.87 |
| José Pirela | SD | $2,700 | 10.31 | 3.82 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $4,000 | 12.76 | 3.19 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,700 | 12.54 | 2.67 |
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $3,900 | 12.09 | 3.10 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,400 | 11.71 | 2.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JT Riddle | ARZ | $2,000 | 7.43 | 3.71 |
| JT Riddle | ARZ | $2,000 | 7.43 | 3.71 |
| Amed Rosario | CIN | $2,400 | 8.77 | 3.65 |
| Jean Segura | TEX | $3,300 | 11.61 | 3.52 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Villanueva | SD | $3,400 | 12.16 | 3.58 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $4,000 | 12.02 | 3.01 |
| Jeimer Candelario | CHW | $3,600 | 11.77 | 3.27 |
| Matt Chapman | SEA | $2,800 | 11.72 | 4.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Chapman | SEA | $2,800 | 11.72 | 4.18 |
| José Bautista | KC | $2,600 | 9.31 | 3.58 |
| José Bautista | KC | $2,600 | 9.31 | 3.58 |
| Christian Villanueva | SD | $3,400 | 12.16 | 3.58 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,400 | 16.75 | 3.10 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $4,900 | 13.85 | 2.83 |
| Justin Upton | MIL | $3,800 | 13.47 | 3.54 |
| George Springer | PIT | $4,200 | 13.32 | 3.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Renfroe | SD | $2,300 | 11.61 | 5.05 |
| Harrison Bader | WSH | $2,400 | 9.86 | 4.11 |
| Joc Pederson | STL | $2,400 | 9.66 | 4.03 |
| Matt Joyce | SEA | $2,700 | 10.85 | 4.02 |
Picks are based on historical performance and match-up. Picks are updated regularly, but we advise that you 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. Sample lineups are provided as thought-starters, and are not intended for direct use.