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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 | Paul Goldschmidt |
| 2B | Logan Forsythe |
| SS | Paul DeJong |
| 3B | Joey Wendle |
| OF One | Delino DeShields |
| OF Two | José Osuna |
| OF Three | Aaron Altherr |
| Util | Justin Smoak |
| Salary | $34,100 |
| Expected Points | 133.02 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Kluber | LAA | $12,000 | 43.40 | 3.62 |
| Aaron Nola | HOU | $10,700 | 39.51 | 3.69 |
| Clayton Kershaw | STL | $11,500 | 38.47 | 3.35 |
| Stephen Strasburg | CHC | $11,000 | 36.85 | 3.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Anderson | CLE | $7,100 | 28.86 | 4.06 |
| Dylan Bundy | BAL | $6,700 | 27.15 | 4.05 |
| Aaron Sanchez | KC | $6,900 | 27.37 | 3.97 |
| Steven Matz | CIN | $8,100 | 31.47 | 3.88 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Smoak | KC | $3,200 | 12.62 | 3.94 |
| Ji-Man Choi | DET | $3,500 | 12.28 | 3.51 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $3,800 | 11.61 | 3.05 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $3,700 | 11.41 | 3.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Davis | BAL | $2,100 | 9.66 | 4.60 |
| Victor Martinez | CHW | $2,100 | 8.69 | 4.14 |
| Chris Gimenez | OAK | $2,100 | 8.60 | 4.10 |
| Kurt Suzuki | NYM | $2,500 | 10.16 | 4.06 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $3,400 | 12.18 | 3.58 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $3,000 | 11.81 | 3.94 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $4,000 | 11.39 | 2.85 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,400 | 11.18 | 2.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Forsythe | STL | $2,200 | 10.48 | 4.76 |
| Josh Harrison | LAD | $2,100 | 8.85 | 4.21 |
| César Hernández | HOU | $2,600 | 10.44 | 4.01 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $3,000 | 11.81 | 3.94 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,500 | 12.17 | 2.70 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,100 | 12.00 | 2.93 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $3,800 | 11.71 | 3.08 |
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $4,200 | 11.27 | 2.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JT Riddle | ARZ | $2,100 | 9.23 | 4.40 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $2,700 | 10.08 | 3.73 |
| Jordy Mercer | LAD | $2,200 | 8.04 | 3.65 |
| Miguel Rojas | ARZ | $2,100 | 7.49 | 3.56 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,600 | 12.68 | 2.76 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,000 | 12.35 | 3.09 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $4,200 | 11.17 | 2.66 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $3,900 | 10.99 | 2.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Freese | LAD | $2,300 | 8.90 | 3.87 |
| Jedd Gyorko | WSH | $2,600 | 9.94 | 3.82 |
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $2,800 | 10.23 | 3.65 |
| Brian Anderson | ARZ | $2,300 | 8.39 | 3.65 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,100 | 14.20 | 2.78 |
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $4,800 | 14.15 | 2.95 |
| Curtis Granderson | STL | $3,300 | 12.64 | 3.83 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $4,000 | 12.31 | 3.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delino DeShields | TOR | $2,000 | 10.24 | 5.12 |
| José Osuna | LAD | $2,000 | 10.20 | 5.10 |
| Aaron Altherr | HOU | $2,200 | 10.71 | 4.87 |
| Robbie Grossman | OAK | $2,400 | 10.45 | 4.35 |
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.