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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 | Freddie Freeman |
| 2B | Ozzie Albies |
| SS | Jonathan Villar |
| 3B | Pablo Sandoval |
| OF One | Nicholas Castellanos |
| OF Two | Yairo Muñoz |
| OF Three | Kristopher Negrón |
| Util | Alex Bregman |
| Salary | $32,602 |
| Expected Points | 129.02 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton Kershaw | STL | $11,400 | 40.32 | 3.54 |
| Gerrit Cole | LAD | $11,700 | 39.95 | 3.41 |
| Zack Wheeler | CIN | $9,600 | 37.73 | 3.93 |
| Michael Pineda | OAK | $9,300 | 36.75 | 3.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Arrieta | ATL | $6,800 | 29.13 | 4.28 |
| Michael Pineda | OAK | $9,300 | 36.75 | 3.95 |
| Jack Flaherty | WSH | $8,500 | 33.49 | 3.94 |
| Zack Wheeler | CIN | $9,600 | 37.73 | 3.93 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,200 | 12.81 | 3.05 |
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $4,100 | 12.29 | 3.00 |
| Trey Mancini | BAL | $3,800 | 11.95 | 3.14 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $3,900 | 11.50 | 2.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Vogt | CLE | $2,600 | 11.00 | 4.23 |
| Danny Jansen | KC | $2,100 | 8.61 | 4.10 |
| Mike Zunino | TEX | $2,200 | 8.99 | 4.09 |
| Tyler White | PIT | $2,500 | 10.15 | 4.06 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,300 | 12.13 | 2.82 |
| Ozzie Albies | NYM | $3,400 | 10.90 | 3.21 |
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $2,600 | 10.23 | 3.93 |
| César Hernández | HOU | $2,700 | 10.01 | 3.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Peraza | PHI | $2,100 | 8.96 | 4.27 |
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $2,600 | 10.23 | 3.93 |
| César Hernández | HOU | $2,700 | 10.01 | 3.71 |
| Tony Kemp | PIT | $2,000 | 7.00 | 3.50 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $3,000 | 12.49 | 4.16 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $4,100 | 11.99 | 2.92 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $3,900 | 11.26 | 2.89 |
| Marcus Semien | SEA | $3,500 | 11.14 | 3.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $3,000 | 12.49 | 4.16 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $2,400 | 9.74 | 4.06 |
| Johan Camargo | NYM | $2,300 | 8.70 | 3.78 |
| Freddy Galvis | SD | $2,900 | 10.72 | 3.70 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $3,800 | 12.44 | 3.27 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,000 | 12.10 | 3.03 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $3,800 | 11.83 | 3.11 |
| Pablo Sandoval | SF | $2,600 | 11.59 | 4.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pablo Sandoval | SF | $2,600 | 11.59 | 4.46 |
| Maikel Franco | HOU | $2,600 | 9.25 | 3.56 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $2,300 | 8.17 | 3.55 |
| Matt Chapman | SEA | $3,200 | 10.90 | 3.41 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $4,700 | 15.53 | 3.30 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $4,300 | 13.79 | 3.21 |
| Michael Conforto | CIN | $3,700 | 13.05 | 3.53 |
| George Springer | PIT | $4,500 | 12.78 | 2.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicholas Castellanos | CHW | $2 | 9.62 | 4810.00 |
| Yairo Muñoz | WSH | $2,200 | 10.10 | 4.59 |
| Phillip Ervin | PHI | $2,600 | 11.12 | 4.28 |
| Jace Peterson | NYM | $2,300 | 9.52 | 4.14 |
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.