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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 | Mike Clevinger |
| C/1B | Justin Bour |
| 2B | Jason Kipnis |
| SS | Jonathan Villar |
| 3B | Matt Carpenter |
| OF One | Phillip Ervin |
| OF Two | Teoscar Hernández |
| OF Three | Joc Pederson |
| Util | Freddie Freeman |
| Salary | $32,100 |
| Expected Points | 125.28 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Clevinger | LAA | $9,800 | 34.74 | 3.54 |
| José Berríos | OAK | $9,600 | 32.21 | 3.35 |
| Kenta Maeda | STL | $8,600 | 31.04 | 3.61 |
| Lance Lynn | WSH | $9,300 | 30.75 | 3.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Duffy | NYY | $7,300 | 29.30 | 4.01 |
| Miles Mikolas | WSH | $7,000 | 27.84 | 3.98 |
| Mike Fiers | CHW | $7,600 | 29.85 | 3.93 |
| Kenta Maeda | STL | $8,600 | 31.04 | 3.61 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,400 | 12.89 | 2.93 |
| Luke Voit | WSH | $4,100 | 12.61 | 3.08 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,000 | 12.10 | 3.03 |
| Rowdy Tellez | KC | $2,500 | 11.44 | 4.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Bour | ARZ | $2,000 | 10.82 | 5.41 |
| Rowdy Tellez | KC | $2,500 | 11.44 | 4.57 |
| Kyle Farmer | STL | $2,000 | 8.28 | 4.14 |
| Stephen Vogt | CLE | $2,300 | 9.37 | 4.08 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,500 | 10.42 | 2.98 |
| Jason Kipnis | LAA | $2,300 | 10.40 | 4.52 |
| Eric Sogard | CLE | $3,000 | 10.15 | 3.38 |
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $3,000 | 10.06 | 3.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Kipnis | LAA | $2,300 | 10.40 | 4.52 |
| José Peraza | PHI | $2,100 | 9.07 | 4.32 |
| Tony Kemp | PIT | $2,600 | 9.66 | 3.71 |
| Joe Panik | SF | $2,500 | 9.15 | 3.66 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,100 | 12.52 | 3.05 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,400 | 11.92 | 2.71 |
| Jorge Polanco | OAK | $4,200 | 11.85 | 2.82 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $2,900 | 11.80 | 4.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $2,900 | 11.80 | 4.07 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $2,400 | 9.40 | 3.92 |
| J.P. Crawford | HOU | $2,500 | 9.47 | 3.79 |
| JT Riddle | ARZ | $2,200 | 8.03 | 3.65 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $3,100 | 11.74 | 3.79 |
| Matt Chapman | SEA | $3,800 | 11.73 | 3.09 |
| Tommy La Stella | ATL | $3,000 | 11.71 | 3.90 |
| Eugenio Suárez | PHI | $3,400 | 11.23 | 3.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hernán Pérez | CLE | $2,200 | 9.16 | 4.17 |
| Tommy La Stella | ATL | $3,000 | 11.71 | 3.90 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $3,100 | 11.74 | 3.79 |
| Rio Ruiz | NYM | $2,100 | 7.85 | 3.74 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $4,600 | 16.44 | 3.57 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $4,100 | 12.94 | 3.16 |
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $4,800 | 12.79 | 2.66 |
| Joc Pederson | STL | $3,200 | 12.73 | 3.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phillip Ervin | PHI | $2,000 | 9.88 | 4.94 |
| Teoscar Hernández | KC | $2,400 | 10.28 | 4.28 |
| Curtis Granderson | STL | $2,600 | 10.97 | 4.22 |
| Jorge Bonifacio | NYY | $2,200 | 8.77 | 3.99 |
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.