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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/1B | Nick Hundley |
| 2B | Logan Forsythe |
| SS | Trea Turner |
| 3B | Miguel Sanó |
| OF One | Austin Slater |
| OF Two | Brian Goodwin |
| OF Three | Kole Calhoun |
| Util | Matt Carpenter |
| Salary | $33,700 |
| Expected Points | 131.9 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton Kershaw | STL | $11,600 | 44.63 | 3.85 |
| Jon Gray | TB | $9,200 | 38.36 | 4.17 |
| Stephen Strasburg | CHC | $9,400 | 37.09 | 3.95 |
| Eduardo Rodríguez | BOS | $8,600 | 36.27 | 4.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eduardo Rodríguez | BOS | $8,600 | 36.27 | 4.22 |
| Jon Gray | TB | $9,200 | 38.36 | 4.17 |
| Dylan Bundy | BAL | $6,200 | 25.76 | 4.15 |
| Marco Estrada | KC | $6,800 | 27.46 | 4.04 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $4,300 | 13.03 | 3.03 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $4,300 | 13.03 | 3.03 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,400 | 12.76 | 2.90 |
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $3,600 | 11.43 | 3.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Hundley | SF | $2,100 | 10.10 | 4.81 |
| Cam Gallagher | NYY | $2,000 | 8.85 | 4.43 |
| Mike Zunino | TEX | $2,300 | 9.90 | 4.30 |
| Brian McCann | PIT | $2,000 | 8.57 | 4.29 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $3,900 | 13.02 | 3.34 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $3,900 | 13.02 | 3.34 |
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $4,000 | 12.01 | 3.00 |
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $3,800 | 11.87 | 3.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Forsythe | STL | $2,300 | 10.56 | 4.59 |
| Devon Travis | KC | $2,600 | 10.12 | 3.89 |
| Erik González | LAA | $2,100 | 7.71 | 3.67 |
| Erik González | LAA | $2,100 | 7.71 | 3.67 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | CHC | $3,400 | 12.29 | 3.61 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,000 | 12.08 | 3.02 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,000 | 12.08 | 3.02 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,600 | 11.64 | 2.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Anderson | MIN | $2,600 | 10.51 | 4.04 |
| JT Riddle | ARZ | $2,300 | 9.19 | 3.99 |
| Miguel Rojas | ARZ | $2,100 | 8.03 | 3.82 |
| Miguel Rojas | ARZ | $2,100 | 8.03 | 3.82 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,300 | 12.25 | 2.85 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $4,200 | 11.63 | 2.77 |
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $3,400 | 11.57 | 3.40 |
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $3,400 | 11.57 | 3.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martín Prado | ARZ | $2,200 | 9.30 | 4.23 |
| Colin Moran | PIT | $2,000 | 7.73 | 3.86 |
| Hunter Dozier | NYY | $2,700 | 9.77 | 3.62 |
| Hunter Dozier | NYY | $2,700 | 9.77 | 3.62 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,100 | 15.25 | 2.99 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | DET | $4,800 | 13.85 | 2.88 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $4,700 | 13.00 | 2.77 |
| Mitch Haniger | TEX | $4,000 | 12.63 | 3.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Slater | SF | $2,000 | 9.54 | 4.77 |
| Austin Slater | SF | $2,000 | 9.54 | 4.77 |
| Brian Goodwin | CHC | $2,200 | 9.93 | 4.51 |
| Brett Phillips | CLE | $2,100 | 9.45 | 4.50 |
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.