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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 | Mitch Garver |
| 1B | Edwin Encarnacion |
| 2B | José Altuve |
| SS | Jean Segura |
| 3B | Pablo Sandoval |
| OF One | Bradley Zimmer |
| OF Two | Phillip Ervin |
| OF Three | Brandon Moss |
| Salary | $33,300 |
| Expected Points | 136.23 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Scherzer | CHC | $11,700 | 50.92 | 4.35 |
| Corey Kluber | LAA | $11,300 | 50.21 | 4.44 |
| Aaron Nola | HOU | $9,100 | 35.60 | 3.91 |
| Jeff Samardzija | SF | $8,600 | 34.89 | 4.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Kluber | LAA | $11,300 | 50.21 | 4.44 |
| Max Scherzer | CHC | $11,700 | 50.92 | 4.35 |
| Lance Lynn | WSH | $7,800 | 33.92 | 4.35 |
| Carlos Rodón | MIN | $8,400 | 34.43 | 4.10 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $3,800 | 11.51 | 3.03 |
| Mitch Garver | OAK | $2,500 | 11.31 | 4.52 |
| Mitch Garver | OAK | $2,500 | 11.31 | 4.52 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $2,900 | 9.59 | 3.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitch Garver | OAK | $2,500 | 11.31 | 4.52 |
| Mitch Garver | OAK | $2,500 | 11.31 | 4.52 |
| Chris Gimenez | OAK | $2,200 | 8.63 | 3.92 |
| Elias Díaz | LAD | $2,000 | 7.48 | 3.74 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,900 | 14.54 | 2.97 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | LAA | $4,100 | 14.54 | 3.55 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,400 | 13.41 | 3.05 |
| Joey Gallo | TOR | $4,100 | 11.98 | 2.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kendrys Morales | KC | $2,900 | 10.87 | 3.75 |
| Yonder Alonso | TEX | $3,100 | 11.16 | 3.60 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | LAA | $4,100 | 14.54 | 3.55 |
| Tommy Joseph | HOU | $2,400 | 8.49 | 3.54 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,200 | 13.48 | 3.21 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,400 | 13.41 | 3.05 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $3,900 | 12.93 | 3.31 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $3,400 | 12.09 | 3.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $3,100 | 11.97 | 3.86 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $3,400 | 12.09 | 3.56 |
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $2,900 | 9.84 | 3.39 |
| Eduardo Núñez | BOS | $3,300 | 11.01 | 3.34 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,300 | 13.27 | 3.08 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,300 | 12.58 | 2.93 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $3,800 | 12.18 | 3.20 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $3,700 | 11.59 | 3.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jean Segura | TEX | $2,700 | 10.61 | 3.93 |
| Marwin González | PIT | $2,700 | 10.47 | 3.88 |
| Marwin González | PIT | $2,700 | 10.47 | 3.88 |
| Tzu-Wei Lin | BOS | $2,000 | 7.04 | 3.52 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,500 | 16.17 | 3.59 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,300 | 13.18 | 3.07 |
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $3,600 | 13.07 | 3.63 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,600 | 12.84 | 2.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pablo Sandoval | SF | $2,000 | 7.98 | 3.99 |
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $3,600 | 13.07 | 3.63 |
| Mike Moustakas | NYY | $3,100 | 11.17 | 3.60 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,500 | 16.17 | 3.59 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $4,800 | 15.43 | 3.21 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | ARZ | $4,700 | 13.58 | 2.89 |
| Khris Davis | SEA | $3,800 | 12.72 | 3.35 |
| George Springer | PIT | $3,700 | 12.41 | 3.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Zimmer | LAA | $2,300 | 10.77 | 4.68 |
| Phillip Ervin | PHI | $2,000 | 8.67 | 4.34 |
| José Martínez | WSH | $2,200 | 9.16 | 4.16 |
| José Martínez | WSH | $2,200 | 9.16 | 4.16 |
Picks are based on historical performance and match-up. 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.