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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 | Corey Kluber |
| C/1B | Buster Posey |
| 2B | Brian Dozier |
| SS | Jorge Polanco |
| 3B | Nolan Arenado |
| OF One | Curtis Granderson |
| OF Two | Mikie Mahtook |
| OF Three | Kevin Pillar |
| Util | Daniel Robertson |
| Salary | $35,000 |
| Expected Points | 139.87 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Kluber | LAA | $11,200 | 47.91 | 4.28 |
| Max Scherzer | CHC | $11,700 | 46.07 | 3.94 |
| Alex Wood | STL | $8,300 | 34.89 | 4.20 |
| Luis Castillo | PHI | $7,100 | 29.99 | 4.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Kluber | LAA | $11,200 | 47.91 | 4.28 |
| Luis Castillo | PHI | $7,100 | 29.99 | 4.22 |
| Alex Wood | STL | $8,300 | 34.89 | 4.20 |
| Ryan Borucki | KC | $5,600 | 22.27 | 3.98 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,800 | 13.06 | 3.44 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,800 | 13.06 | 3.44 |
| Jesús Aguilar | CLE | $3,900 | 12.86 | 3.30 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,300 | 12.84 | 2.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James McCann | CHW | $2,300 | 9.03 | 3.93 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $2,700 | 10.17 | 3.77 |
| John Hicks | CHW | $2,600 | 9.74 | 3.74 |
| John Hicks | CHW | $2,600 | 9.74 | 3.74 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $3,900 | 12.45 | 3.19 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $4,000 | 12.30 | 3.07 |
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $3,700 | 11.99 | 3.24 |
| Jedd Gyorko | WSH | $2,700 | 10.15 | 3.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jedd Gyorko | WSH | $2,700 | 10.15 | 3.76 |
| Jedd Gyorko | WSH | $2,700 | 10.15 | 3.76 |
| Brock Holt | BOS | $2,300 | 7.94 | 3.45 |
| Brock Holt | BOS | $2,300 | 7.94 | 3.45 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,400 | 13.63 | 3.10 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,500 | 13.44 | 2.99 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $3,700 | 12.78 | 3.45 |
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $3,800 | 11.63 | 3.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jorge Polanco | OAK | $2,000 | 9.28 | 4.64 |
| Jorge Polanco | OAK | $2,000 | 9.28 | 4.64 |
| Aledmys Díaz | KC | $2,400 | 8.86 | 3.69 |
| Jordy Mercer | LAD | $2,200 | 8.01 | 3.64 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,900 | 15.47 | 3.16 |
| José Ramírez | LAA | $4,900 | 12.59 | 0.00 |
| Eugenio Suárez | PHI | $3,900 | 12.02 | 3.08 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $4,000 | 11.65 | 2.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Freese | LAD | $2,200 | 8.22 | 3.74 |
| David Freese | LAD | $2,200 | 8.22 | 3.74 |
| Yangervis Solarte | SD | $3,100 | 11.51 | 3.71 |
| Yangervis Solarte | SD | $3,100 | 11.51 | 3.71 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | DET | $5,000 | 14.25 | 2.85 |
| Andrew McCutchen | LAD | $4,200 | 13.51 | 3.22 |
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $4,400 | 13.45 | 3.06 |
| Curtis Granderson | STL | $2,700 | 12.93 | 4.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curtis Granderson | STL | $2,700 | 12.93 | 4.79 |
| Mikie Mahtook | CHW | $2,000 | 9.03 | 4.52 |
| Kevin Pillar | KC | $2,100 | 9.41 | 4.48 |
| Randal Grichuk | WSH | $2,500 | 10.54 | 4.22 |
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.