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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 | Stephen Vogt |
| 2B | José Peraza |
| SS | Jonathan Villar |
| 3B | Eugenio Suárez |
| OF One | Gerardo Parra |
| OF Two | Aristides Aquino |
| OF Three | Hunter Renfroe |
| Util | Trey Mancini |
| Salary | $33,700 |
| Expected Points | 129 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton Kershaw | STL | $11,300 | 40.59 | 3.59 |
| Zack Wheeler | CIN | $10,700 | 33.78 | 3.16 |
| José Berríos | OAK | $10,800 | 31.35 | 2.90 |
| Anthony DeSclafani | PHI | $7,900 | 28.41 | 3.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dinelson Lamet | SD | $6,500 | 27.69 | 4.26 |
| Daniel Norris | CHW | $6,600 | 28.12 | 4.26 |
| Jake Arrieta | ATL | $6,600 | 26.92 | 4.08 |
| Anthony DeSclafani | PHI | $7,900 | 28.41 | 3.60 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Mancini | BAL | $3,900 | 12.52 | 3.21 |
| Joc Pederson | STL | $3,100 | 11.63 | 3.75 |
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $4,000 | 11.50 | 2.88 |
| Matt Adams | NYM | $2,900 | 11.40 | 3.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Vogt | CLE | $2,300 | 10.45 | 4.54 |
| Dustin Garneau | SEA | $2,000 | 9.02 | 4.51 |
| Mike Ford | TEX | $2,300 | 10.11 | 4.39 |
| Jesús Aguilar | CLE | $2,500 | 10.69 | 4.28 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,200 | 12.20 | 2.90 |
| Niko Goodrum | CHW | $3,300 | 10.98 | 3.33 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,700 | 10.93 | 2.95 |
| Adam Frazier | LAD | $2,500 | 10.38 | 4.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Peraza | PHI | $2,000 | 8.92 | 4.46 |
| Brock Holt | BOS | $2,300 | 9.86 | 4.29 |
| Adam Frazier | LAD | $2,500 | 10.38 | 4.15 |
| David Bote | ATL | $2,300 | 8.58 | 3.73 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $3,300 | 12.75 | 3.86 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,300 | 12.42 | 2.89 |
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $3,500 | 11.93 | 3.41 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,200 | 11.81 | 2.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Culberson | NYM | $2,000 | 8.58 | 4.29 |
| Luis Guillorme | CIN | $2,000 | 7.96 | 3.98 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $3,300 | 12.75 | 3.86 |
| Erik González | LAA | $2,000 | 7.63 | 3.82 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $4,200 | 12.63 | 3.01 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $4,400 | 12.63 | 2.87 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $3,900 | 12.62 | 3.24 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $3,900 | 12.61 | 3.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dawel Lugo | CHW | $2,000 | 8.31 | 4.16 |
| Evan Longoria | SF | $2,700 | 10.43 | 3.86 |
| José Osuna | LAD | $2,600 | 9.83 | 3.78 |
| Renato Núñez | SEA | $2,800 | 10.58 | 3.78 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $4,600 | 15.91 | 3.46 |
| Nelson Cruz | TEX | $4,500 | 13.91 | 3.09 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $4,300 | 13.30 | 3.09 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $4,100 | 12.44 | 3.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerardo Parra | TB | $2,100 | 9.99 | 4.76 |
| Aristides Aquino | PHI | $2,300 | 10.37 | 4.51 |
| Brian Goodwin | CHC | $2,500 | 10.81 | 4.32 |
| Keon Broxton | CLE | $2,100 | 8.99 | 4.28 |
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.