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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 | Freddie Freeman |
| 2B | Jurickson Profar |
| SS | Trevor Story |
| 3B | Chad Pinder |
| OF One | Matt Kemp |
| OF Two | Scott Schebler |
| OF Three | Mark Canha |
| Util | José Ramírez |
| Salary | $34,800 |
| Expected Points | 134.96 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $12,200 | 46.39 | 3.80 |
| Corey Kluber | LAA | $10,300 | 41.07 | 3.99 |
| Chris Sale | BOS | $10,000 | 39.74 | 3.97 |
| Gerrit Cole | LAD | $10,900 | 38.78 | 3.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ureña | ARZ | $5,800 | 26.90 | 4.64 |
| Jonathan Loaisiga | DET | $5,900 | 25.80 | 4.37 |
| Derek Holland | MIN | $6,500 | 28.35 | 4.36 |
| Freddy Peralta | CLE | $8,300 | 34.45 | 4.15 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,900 | 12.22 | 2.49 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $3,800 | 11.71 | 3.08 |
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $4,600 | 11.63 | 2.53 |
| Mitch Moreland | BOS | $3,600 | 11.26 | 3.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neil Walker | CLE | $2,200 | 9.81 | 4.46 |
| Justin Bour | ARZ | $2,400 | 10.31 | 4.29 |
| Josh Phegley | SEA | $2,000 | 8.52 | 4.26 |
| Yadier Molina | WSH | $2,300 | 9.66 | 4.20 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $4,300 | 12.20 | 2.84 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $3,800 | 12.04 | 3.17 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $3,900 | 11.15 | 2.86 |
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $3,700 | 10.89 | 2.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jurickson Profar | TOR | $2,300 | 10.71 | 4.66 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $2,100 | 9.18 | 4.37 |
| Wilmer Flores | CIN | $2,200 | 9.23 | 4.20 |
| José Peraza | PHI | $2,300 | 8.56 | 3.72 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,300 | 13.10 | 3.05 |
| Marcus Semien | SEA | $3,100 | 12.41 | 4.00 |
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $3,500 | 10.55 | 3.01 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $3,700 | 10.34 | 2.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | SEA | $3,100 | 12.41 | 4.00 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $2,200 | 8.22 | 3.74 |
| Andrelton Simmons | MIL | $2,400 | 8.79 | 3.66 |
| Zack Cozart | MIL | $2,100 | 7.62 | 3.63 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | NYM | $3,800 | 14.86 | 3.91 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,400 | 13.27 | 3.02 |
| Matt Chapman | SEA | $3,500 | 12.90 | 3.69 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $3,600 | 11.90 | 3.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chad Pinder | SEA | $2,500 | 11.60 | 4.64 |
| Rio Ruiz | NYM | $2,000 | 8.82 | 4.41 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $3,800 | 14.86 | 3.91 |
| Renato Núñez | SEA | $2,600 | 10.09 | 3.88 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khris Davis | SEA | $4,000 | 14.17 | 3.54 |
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $5,000 | 14.12 | 2.82 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,100 | 14.09 | 2.76 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $4,800 | 13.50 | 2.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Kemp | STL | $2,000 | 9.55 | 4.78 |
| Scott Schebler | PHI | $2,200 | 10.46 | 4.75 |
| Kevin Pillar | KC | $2,000 | 9.21 | 4.61 |
| Mark Canha | SEA | $2,500 | 11.39 | 4.55 |
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.