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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 | Brandon Belt |
| 2B | Scooter Gennett |
| SS | Jean Segura |
| 3B | Nolan Arenado |
| OF One | Joc Pederson |
| OF Two | Delino DeShields |
| OF Three | Nicky Delmonico |
| Util | Ryan Braun |
| Salary | $34,900 |
| Expected Points | 146.92 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Kluber | LAA | $11,500 | 54.34 | 4.73 |
| Luis Severino | DET | $10,300 | 42.38 | 4.11 |
| Alex Wood | STL | $8,600 | 36.46 | 4.24 |
| David Price | BOS | $7,900 | 35.31 | 4.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Kluber | LAA | $11,500 | 54.34 | 4.73 |
| Miles Mikolas | WSH | $6,400 | 29.84 | 4.66 |
| David Price | BOS | $7,900 | 35.31 | 4.47 |
| Júnior Guerra | CLE | $6,600 | 29.49 | 4.47 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,200 | 13.48 | 3.21 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,100 | 12.79 | 3.12 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $3,800 | 12.76 | 3.36 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $3,900 | 12.22 | 3.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welington Castillo | MIN | $2,100 | 9.09 | 4.33 |
| Brandon Belt | SF | $2,600 | 11.08 | 4.26 |
| Blake Swihart | BOS | $2,000 | 8.33 | 4.16 |
| James McCann | CHW | $2,400 | 9.86 | 4.11 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $4,200 | 13.80 | 3.28 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,700 | 13.69 | 2.91 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,500 | 11.90 | 2.64 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $3,400 | 11.62 | 3.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Sogard | CLE | $2,000 | 7.41 | 3.71 |
| Eric Sogard | CLE | $2,000 | 7.41 | 3.71 |
| Jason Kipnis | LAA | $3,000 | 10.73 | 3.58 |
| Kolten Wong | WSH | $2,200 | 7.80 | 3.55 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $3,700 | 13.11 | 3.54 |
| Jean Segura | TEX | $3,300 | 12.58 | 3.81 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $4,600 | 12.05 | 2.62 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,300 | 11.72 | 2.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jurickson Profar | TOR | $2,400 | 9.54 | 3.97 |
| Jurickson Profar | TOR | $2,400 | 9.54 | 3.97 |
| Jean Segura | TEX | $3,300 | 12.58 | 3.81 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $2,000 | 7.41 | 3.70 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,900 | 15.10 | 3.08 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $5,300 | 14.41 | 2.72 |
| José Ramírez | LAA | $6,500 | 12.17 | 0.00 |
| Christian Villanueva | SD | $3,900 | 12.00 | 3.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deven Marrero | BOS | $2,400 | 9.33 | 3.89 |
| Luis Valbuena | MIL | $2,600 | 9.94 | 3.82 |
| Luis Valbuena | MIL | $2,600 | 9.94 | 3.82 |
| Pablo Sandoval | SF | $2,000 | 7.20 | 3.60 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giancarlo Stanton | DET | $4,800 | 15.19 | 3.16 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,100 | 14.70 | 2.88 |
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $4,900 | 13.82 | 2.82 |
| Nelson Cruz | TEX | $3,500 | 13.74 | 3.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joc Pederson | STL | $2,200 | 10.54 | 4.79 |
| Delino DeShields | TOR | $2,000 | 9.44 | 4.72 |
| Nicky Delmonico | MIN | $2,100 | 9.75 | 4.64 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $2,700 | 12.37 | 4.58 |
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.