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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 | Austin Barnes |
| 1B | Greg Bird |
| 2B | Javier Báez |
| SS | Charlie Culberson |
| 3B | Justin Turner |
| OF One | Josh Reddick |
| OF Two | Carlos Beltrán |
| OF Three | Jon Jay |
| Salary | $30,500 |
| Expected Points | 113.06 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton Kershaw | STL | $10,000 | 44.03 | 4.40 |
| Justin Verlander | PIT | $10,300 | 39.74 | 3.86 |
| Luis Severino | DET | $9,500 | 36.82 | 3.88 |
| José Quintana | ATL | $8,600 | 35.90 | 4.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton Kershaw | STL | $10,000 | 44.03 | 4.40 |
| José Quintana | ATL | $8,600 | 35.90 | 4.17 |
| Luis Severino | DET | $9,500 | 36.82 | 3.88 |
| Justin Verlander | PIT | $10,300 | 39.74 | 3.86 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $3,500 | 9.68 | 2.77 |
| Austin Barnes | STL | $2,600 | 8.99 | 3.46 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $2,900 | 8.50 | 2.93 |
| Brian McCann | PIT | $2,500 | 7.32 | 2.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Barnes | STL | $2,600 | 8.99 | 3.46 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $2,900 | 8.50 | 2.93 |
| Brian McCann | PIT | $2,500 | 7.32 | 2.93 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $3,500 | 9.68 | 2.77 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $4,000 | 9.75 | 2.44 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $4,000 | 9.75 | 2.44 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $3,600 | 9.66 | 2.68 |
| Greg Bird | DET | $2,600 | 9.28 | 3.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Bird | DET | $2,600 | 9.28 | 3.57 |
| Chase Headley | DET | $2,200 | 7.81 | 3.55 |
| Chase Headley | DET | $2,200 | 7.81 | 3.55 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $3,600 | 9.66 | 2.68 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,200 | 10.91 | 2.60 |
| Starlin Castro | DET | $2,900 | 8.68 | 2.99 |
| Logan Forsythe | STL | $2,600 | 8.31 | 3.19 |
| Logan Forsythe | STL | $2,600 | 8.31 | 3.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javier Báez | ATL | $2,300 | 7.97 | 3.46 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $2,300 | 7.97 | 3.46 |
| Logan Forsythe | STL | $2,600 | 8.31 | 3.19 |
| Logan Forsythe | STL | $2,600 | 8.31 | 3.19 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $3,300 | 10.36 | 3.14 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $4,100 | 9.67 | 2.36 |
| Addison Russell | ATL | $2,900 | 8.03 | 2.77 |
| Charlie Culberson | STL | $2,100 | 6.66 | 3.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Culberson | STL | $2,100 | 6.66 | 3.17 |
| Charlie Culberson | STL | $2,100 | 6.66 | 3.17 |
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $3,300 | 10.36 | 3.14 |
| Addison Russell | ATL | $2,900 | 8.03 | 2.77 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Turner | STL | $3,700 | 11.47 | 3.10 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $3,600 | 9.23 | 2.56 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $3,500 | 8.29 | 2.37 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $3,500 | 8.29 | 2.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Turner | STL | $3,700 | 11.47 | 3.10 |
| Todd Frazier | DET | $2,500 | 7.55 | 3.02 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $3,600 | 9.23 | 2.56 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $3,500 | 8.29 | 2.37 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | DET | $3,600 | 11.74 | 3.26 |
| Brett Gardner | DET | $3,100 | 10.39 | 3.35 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $3,000 | 10.31 | 3.44 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $3,000 | 10.31 | 3.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Reddick | PIT | $2,800 | 9.83 | 3.51 |
| Carlos Beltrán | PIT | $2,200 | 7.68 | 3.49 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $3,000 | 10.31 | 3.44 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $3,000 | 10.31 | 3.44 |
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.