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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/1B | C.J. Cron |
| 2B | Scooter Gennett |
| SS | Pat Valaika |
| 3B | Cory Spangenberg |
| OF One | Nicky Delmonico |
| OF Two | Domingo Santana |
| OF Three | Denard Span |
| Util | Paul Goldschmidt |
| Salary | $32,300 |
| Expected Points | 137.54 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Kluber | LAA | $11,000 | 51.54 | 4.69 |
| Max Scherzer | CHC | $11,100 | 45.20 | 4.07 |
| Noah Syndergaard | CIN | $10,800 | 41.16 | 3.81 |
| Justin Verlander | PIT | $10,300 | 37.35 | 3.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Kluber | LAA | $11,000 | 51.54 | 4.69 |
| Jon Gray | TB | $7,700 | 35.40 | 4.60 |
| Miles Mikolas | WSH | $6,000 | 26.55 | 4.43 |
| Ben Lively | HOU | $6,200 | 27.00 | 4.35 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,200 | 12.27 | 2.92 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,000 | 12.11 | 3.03 |
| Eric Hosmer | NYY | $3,700 | 11.74 | 3.17 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $3,600 | 11.59 | 3.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C.J. Cron | MIL | $2,000 | 9.36 | 4.68 |
| Adrián González | NYM | $2,000 | 8.70 | 4.35 |
| Danny Valencia | TEX | $2,100 | 9.02 | 4.29 |
| Justin Bour | ARZ | $2,200 | 9.24 | 4.20 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,600 | 12.62 | 2.74 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $4,200 | 12.13 | 2.89 |
| César Hernández | HOU | $3,300 | 10.95 | 3.32 |
| Zack Cozart | MIL | $3,400 | 10.74 | 3.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Asuaje | SD | $2,100 | 8.81 | 4.20 |
| Kolten Wong | WSH | $2,000 | 7.71 | 3.86 |
| Eric Sogard | CLE | $2,200 | 8.37 | 3.80 |
| Eric Sogard | CLE | $2,200 | 8.37 | 3.80 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,100 | 12.82 | 3.13 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,400 | 12.66 | 2.88 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,300 | 11.60 | 2.70 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,300 | 11.60 | 2.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pat Valaika | TB | $2,000 | 10.98 | 5.49 |
| Orlando Arcia | CLE | $2,100 | 7.39 | 3.52 |
| Alcides Escobar | NYY | $2,300 | 7.45 | 3.24 |
| José Peraza | PHI | $2,400 | 7.74 | 3.23 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,400 | 15.20 | 2.81 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $3,900 | 11.41 | 2.92 |
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $4,300 | 11.21 | 2.61 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $4,000 | 10.69 | 2.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Headley | SD | $2,000 | 9.22 | 4.61 |
| Chase Headley | SD | $2,000 | 9.22 | 4.61 |
| Deven Marrero | BOS | $2,100 | 8.81 | 4.20 |
| Cheslor Cuthbert | NYY | $2,100 | 8.21 | 3.91 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $5,300 | 15.28 | 2.88 |
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $4,900 | 14.07 | 2.87 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $4,800 | 14.00 | 2.92 |
| Michael Conforto | CIN | $3,800 | 11.77 | 3.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicky Delmonico | MIN | $2,200 | 10.53 | 4.79 |
| Carlos Gómez | TOR | $2,400 | 10.60 | 4.42 |
| Curtis Granderson | STL | $2,400 | 10.59 | 4.41 |
| Paulo Orlando | NYY | $2,000 | 8.31 | 4.16 |
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.