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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 | Yadier Molina |
| 1B | Cody Bellinger |
| 2B | Yangervis Solarte |
| SS | Trevor Story |
| 3B | Nolan Arenado |
| OF One | Phillip Ervin |
| OF Two | Bradley Zimmer |
| OF Three | Max Moroff |
| Salary | $32,400 |
| Expected Points | 153.18 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Kluber | LAA | $11,600 | 54.20 | 4.67 |
| Clayton Kershaw | STL | $12,000 | 50.56 | 4.21 |
| Aaron Nola | HOU | $8,400 | 34.36 | 4.09 |
| Lance Lynn | WSH | $8,300 | 33.66 | 4.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Kluber | LAA | $11,600 | 54.20 | 4.67 |
| Tyler Mahle | PHI | $6,400 | 29.45 | 4.60 |
| Sean Newcomb | NYM | $7,100 | 30.84 | 4.34 |
| Jon Gray | TB | $7,600 | 32.30 | 4.25 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yadier Molina | WSH | $3,000 | 11.60 | 3.87 |
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $2,600 | 10.79 | 4.15 |
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $2,400 | 10.02 | 4.18 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $3,200 | 9.94 | 3.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $2,400 | 10.02 | 4.18 |
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $2,600 | 10.79 | 4.15 |
| A.J. Ellis | ARZ | $2,100 | 8.44 | 4.02 |
| Yadier Molina | WSH | $3,000 | 11.60 | 3.87 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,500 | 15.01 | 3.34 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $3,900 | 14.49 | 3.72 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $3,900 | 14.49 | 3.72 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,000 | 14.22 | 3.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Reynolds | TB | $2,200 | 8.82 | 4.01 |
| Eric Hosmer | NYY | $3,500 | 13.22 | 3.78 |
| Carlos Santana | LAA | $3,700 | 13.75 | 3.72 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $3,900 | 14.49 | 3.72 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,300 | 14.29 | 3.32 |
| Ian Happ | ATL | $3,200 | 13.74 | 4.29 |
| Ian Happ | ATL | $3,200 | 13.74 | 4.29 |
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $3,600 | 13.64 | 3.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yangervis Solarte | SD | $2,400 | 10.76 | 4.48 |
| Yangervis Solarte | SD | $2,400 | 10.76 | 4.48 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $2,400 | 10.63 | 4.43 |
| Ian Happ | ATL | $3,200 | 13.74 | 4.29 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,000 | 13.86 | 3.47 |
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $3,200 | 13.48 | 4.21 |
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $3,200 | 13.48 | 4.21 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,200 | 13.15 | 3.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $2,200 | 11.18 | 5.08 |
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $3,200 | 13.48 | 4.21 |
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $3,200 | 13.48 | 4.21 |
| Zack Cozart | PHI | $3,100 | 12.83 | 4.14 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $2,600 | 14.76 | 5.68 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,400 | 12.92 | 2.94 |
| Asdrúbal Cabrera | CIN | $3,200 | 11.70 | 3.66 |
| Asdrúbal Cabrera | CIN | $3,200 | 11.70 | 3.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $2,600 | 14.76 | 5.68 |
| Rio Ruiz | NYM | $2,000 | 8.60 | 4.30 |
| Yandy Díaz | LAA | $2,300 | 9.20 | 4.00 |
| Yandy Díaz | LAA | $2,300 | 9.20 | 4.00 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giancarlo Stanton | ARZ | $4,700 | 16.69 | 3.55 |
| Byron Buxton | OAK | $3,600 | 14.04 | 3.90 |
| Andrew McCutchen | LAD | $2,900 | 13.75 | 4.74 |
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $4,300 | 13.68 | 3.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phillip Ervin | PHI | $2,000 | 12.32 | 6.16 |
| Bradley Zimmer | LAA | $2,300 | 13.03 | 5.67 |
| Harrison Bader | WSH | $2,400 | 13.42 | 5.59 |
| José Martínez | WSH | $2,600 | 13.60 | 5.23 |
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.