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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/1B | Joc Pederson |
| 2B | Adam Frazier |
| SS | Freddy Galvis |
| 3B | Pablo Sandoval |
| OF One | Billy McKinney |
| OF Two | Jordan Luplow |
| OF Three | Ryan Braun |
| Util | Freddie Freeman |
| Salary | $33,900 |
| Expected Points | 129.76 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton Kershaw | STL | $10,300 | 37.94 | 3.68 |
| Lucas Giolito | MIN | $9,100 | 35.89 | 3.94 |
| James Paxton | TEX | $9,000 | 35.61 | 3.96 |
| Luis Castillo | PHI | $9,700 | 34.45 | 3.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miles Mikolas | WSH | $6,400 | 26.38 | 4.12 |
| James Paxton | TEX | $9,000 | 35.61 | 3.96 |
| Lucas Giolito | MIN | $9,100 | 35.89 | 3.94 |
| Clayton Kershaw | STL | $10,300 | 37.94 | 3.68 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joc Pederson | STL | $2,600 | 12.71 | 4.89 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,100 | 12.46 | 3.04 |
| Carlos Santana | HOU | $3,800 | 11.79 | 3.10 |
| Luke Voit | WSH | $3,900 | 11.77 | 3.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joc Pederson | STL | $2,600 | 12.71 | 4.89 |
| Jesús Aguilar | CLE | $2,800 | 10.95 | 3.91 |
| Kevan Smith | MIN | $2,200 | 8.34 | 3.79 |
| Miguel Cabrera | CHW | $2,800 | 10.55 | 3.77 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $3,800 | 11.68 | 3.07 |
| Adam Frazier | LAD | $3,300 | 10.95 | 3.32 |
| Derek Dietrich | ARZ | $3,100 | 10.02 | 3.23 |
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $2,800 | 9.91 | 3.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tony Kemp | PIT | $2,100 | 8.86 | 4.22 |
| David Bote | ATL | $2,400 | 8.65 | 3.61 |
| Addison Russell | ATL | $2,300 | 8.27 | 3.60 |
| Kolten Wong | WSH | $2,500 | 8.99 | 3.59 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,600 | 14.03 | 3.05 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,000 | 12.45 | 3.11 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,200 | 12.27 | 2.92 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $4,400 | 12.23 | 2.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Freeman | ATL | $2,100 | 8.64 | 4.12 |
| Leury García | MIN | $2,800 | 10.58 | 3.78 |
| Jordy Mercer | LAD | $2,100 | 7.62 | 3.63 |
| Freddy Galvis | SD | $3,200 | 11.59 | 3.62 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $4,100 | 12.44 | 3.03 |
| Pablo Sandoval | SF | $2,900 | 12.29 | 4.24 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,700 | 12.01 | 2.56 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $3,400 | 11.67 | 3.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pablo Sandoval | SF | $2,900 | 12.29 | 4.24 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $3,000 | 11.34 | 3.78 |
| Justin Turner | STL | $3,100 | 11.46 | 3.70 |
| Jeimer Candelario | CHW | $2,900 | 10.17 | 3.51 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $4,800 | 14.26 | 2.97 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $4,800 | 13.89 | 2.89 |
| David Dahl | TB | $4,200 | 13.39 | 3.19 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $4,200 | 13.02 | 3.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billy McKinney | DET | $2,000 | 8.97 | 4.49 |
| Jordan Luplow | LAD | $2,500 | 10.94 | 4.37 |
| Tyler O’Neill | WSH | $2,400 | 10.05 | 4.19 |
| Ryan Braun | CLE | $3,000 | 11.91 | 3.97 |
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.