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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 | Mike Zunino |
| 2B | José Altuve |
| SS | Trea Turner |
| 3B | Jedd Gyorko |
| OF One | Chris Owings |
| OF Two | Greg Allen |
| OF Three | Hunter Pence |
| Util | David Dahl |
| Salary | $34,700 |
| Expected Points | 135.9 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Kluber | LAA | $12,000 | 45.97 | 3.83 |
| Stephen Strasburg | CHC | $11,200 | 41.05 | 3.66 |
| Clayton Kershaw | STL | $11,400 | 40.86 | 3.58 |
| James Paxton | TEX | $9,200 | 35.73 | 3.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jon Gray | TB | $6,300 | 27.97 | 4.44 |
| Dallas Keuchel | PIT | $8,200 | 32.48 | 3.96 |
| James Paxton | TEX | $9,200 | 35.73 | 3.88 |
| Cole Hamels | TOR | $8,500 | 32.81 | 3.86 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edwin Encarnacion | LAA | $3,700 | 11.83 | 3.20 |
| Carlos Santana | HOU | $3,600 | 11.33 | 3.15 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $3,900 | 11.20 | 2.87 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $3,800 | 11.18 | 2.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Zunino | TEX | $2,000 | 9.27 | 4.63 |
| Jefry Marte | MIL | $2,300 | 9.39 | 4.08 |
| Jefry Marte | MIL | $2,300 | 9.39 | 4.08 |
| Christian Vázquez | BOS | $2,000 | 7.97 | 3.99 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,200 | 13.05 | 3.11 |
| José Ramírez | LAA | $4,500 | 12.63 | 0.00 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $3,100 | 11.15 | 3.60 |
| César Hernández | HOU | $3,300 | 11.04 | 3.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Panik | SF | $2,300 | 9.41 | 4.09 |
| Kaleb Cowart | MIL | $2,000 | 7.80 | 3.90 |
| Kaleb Cowart | MIL | $2,000 | 7.80 | 3.90 |
| Erik González | LAA | $2,200 | 8.05 | 3.66 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | CHC | $3,800 | 13.23 | 3.48 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,100 | 11.89 | 2.90 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $3,900 | 11.84 | 3.04 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $3,900 | 11.84 | 3.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JT Riddle | ARZ | $2,300 | 9.56 | 4.15 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $3,800 | 13.23 | 3.48 |
| Tim Beckham | BAL | $2,500 | 8.24 | 3.30 |
| Tim Beckham | BAL | $2,500 | 8.24 | 3.30 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,500 | 12.78 | 2.84 |
| Justin Turner | STL | $4,100 | 12.60 | 3.07 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,300 | 11.77 | 2.74 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,300 | 11.77 | 2.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Freese | LAD | $2,300 | 9.63 | 4.18 |
| David Freese | LAD | $2,300 | 9.63 | 4.18 |
| Jedd Gyorko | WSH | $2,700 | 11.09 | 4.11 |
| Jedd Gyorko | WSH | $2,700 | 11.09 | 4.11 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $4,300 | 15.72 | 3.66 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,000 | 15.68 | 3.14 |
| David Dahl | TB | $3,500 | 13.90 | 3.97 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $4,800 | 13.85 | 2.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Allen | LAA | $2,300 | 10.40 | 4.52 |
| Hunter Pence | SF | $2,200 | 9.94 | 4.52 |
| José Osuna | LAD | $2,000 | 8.80 | 4.40 |
| José Osuna | LAD | $2,000 | 8.80 | 4.40 |
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.