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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 | Matt Carpenter |
| 2B | Daniel Murphy |
| SS | Elvis Andrus |
| 3B | Miguel Sanó |
| OF One | Max Kepler |
| OF Two | Alen Hanson |
| OF Three | Travis Jankowski |
| Util | Steven Souza Jr. |
| Salary | $34,900 |
| Expected Points | 133.57 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Kluber | LAA | $11,500 | 44.19 | 3.84 |
| Luis Severino | DET | $10,600 | 42.55 | 4.01 |
| Zack Wheeler | CIN | $10,000 | 38.65 | 3.87 |
| Jameson Taillon | LAD | $9,000 | 30.99 | 3.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dan Straily | ARZ | $6,500 | 28.08 | 4.32 |
| Austin Gomber | WSH | $6,100 | 25.78 | 4.23 |
| Luis Severino | DET | $10,600 | 42.55 | 4.01 |
| José Quintana | ATL | $7,700 | 30.87 | 4.01 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $4,600 | 12.87 | 2.80 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $4,600 | 12.87 | 2.80 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,400 | 12.21 | 2.77 |
| Jesús Aguilar | CLE | $4,100 | 11.87 | 2.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Davis | BAL | $2,300 | 9.85 | 4.28 |
| Matt Wieters | CHC | $2,100 | 8.19 | 3.90 |
| Ji-Man Choi | DET | $2,600 | 10.14 | 3.90 |
| Luke Voit | WSH | $2,800 | 10.78 | 3.85 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $3,900 | 12.33 | 3.16 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $3,900 | 12.33 | 3.16 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,300 | 11.85 | 2.76 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $3,700 | 11.69 | 3.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Panik | SF | $2,300 | 9.21 | 4.00 |
| Niko Goodrum | CHW | $2,600 | 9.01 | 3.47 |
| Niko Goodrum | CHW | $2,600 | 9.01 | 3.47 |
| Josh Harrison | LAD | $2,000 | 6.78 | 3.39 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,000 | 12.31 | 3.08 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,000 | 12.31 | 3.08 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,700 | 12.06 | 2.56 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $3,000 | 11.77 | 3.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ehire Adrianza | OAK | $2,100 | 8.31 | 3.95 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $3,000 | 11.77 | 3.92 |
| Orlando Arcia | CLE | $2,000 | 7.37 | 3.68 |
| Jorge Polanco | OAK | $3,100 | 11.32 | 3.65 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,700 | 12.74 | 2.71 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,700 | 12.74 | 2.71 |
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $2,600 | 11.64 | 4.48 |
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $2,600 | 11.64 | 4.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $2,600 | 11.64 | 4.48 |
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $2,600 | 11.64 | 4.48 |
| Dawel Lugo | CHW | $2,000 | 7.79 | 3.90 |
| Todd Frazier | DET | $3,000 | 11.45 | 3.82 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,000 | 13.95 | 2.79 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $4,800 | 13.69 | 2.85 |
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $4,800 | 13.20 | 2.75 |
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $4,300 | 13.03 | 3.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Kepler | OAK | $2,400 | 10.84 | 4.51 |
| Alen Hanson | MIN | $2,000 | 9.02 | 4.51 |
| Alen Hanson | MIN | $2,000 | 9.02 | 4.51 |
| Travis Jankowski | SD | $2,100 | 9.43 | 4.49 |
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.