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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 | Danny Santana |
| 2B | Tony Kemp |
| SS | Jonathan Villar |
| 3B | Manny Machado |
| OF One | Tim Locastro |
| OF Two | Albert Almora Jr. |
| OF Three | Alex Dickerson |
| Util | Javier Báez |
| Salary | $34,100 |
| Expected Points | 132.77 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton Kershaw | STL | $10,800 | 39.48 | 3.66 |
| Lucas Giolito | MIN | $8,800 | 36.57 | 4.16 |
| Luis Castillo | PHI | $10,500 | 36.11 | 3.44 |
| José Berríos | OAK | $9,600 | 30.63 | 3.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lucas Giolito | MIN | $8,800 | 36.57 | 4.16 |
| Adam Plutko | LAA | $6,200 | 25.48 | 4.11 |
| Miles Mikolas | WSH | $6,800 | 27.90 | 4.10 |
| Gio González | CHC | $6,500 | 26.55 | 4.08 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,000 | 12.18 | 3.05 |
| Carlos Santana | HOU | $4,300 | 11.98 | 2.79 |
| Danny Santana | NYM | $3,000 | 11.81 | 3.94 |
| Josh Bell | LAD | $4,100 | 11.63 | 2.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Davis | BAL | $2,300 | 9.24 | 4.02 |
| Matt Adams | NYM | $2,700 | 10.81 | 4.00 |
| Joc Pederson | STL | $2,900 | 11.45 | 3.95 |
| Danny Santana | NYM | $3,000 | 11.81 | 3.94 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eduardo Escobar | OAK | $4,100 | 12.09 | 2.95 |
| Jason Kipnis | LAA | $3,300 | 10.96 | 3.32 |
| Adam Frazier | LAD | $3,200 | 10.57 | 3.30 |
| Niko Goodrum | CHW | $3,400 | 10.03 | 2.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tony Kemp | PIT | $2,000 | 9.33 | 4.67 |
| Kolten Wong | WSH | $2,400 | 9.59 | 3.99 |
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $2,500 | 9.85 | 3.94 |
| Wilmer Flores | CIN | $2,200 | 8.59 | 3.91 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,600 | 14.07 | 3.06 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,100 | 13.45 | 3.28 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,400 | 13.02 | 2.96 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $2,800 | 12.78 | 4.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $2,800 | 12.78 | 4.56 |
| Marcus Semien | SEA | $2,900 | 11.69 | 4.03 |
| Miguel Rojas | ARZ | $2,300 | 8.59 | 3.73 |
| Andrelton Simmons | MIL | $2,800 | 10.02 | 3.58 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,300 | 13.81 | 3.21 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $4,600 | 13.19 | 2.87 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $4,100 | 12.65 | 3.08 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $3,600 | 12.55 | 3.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pablo Sandoval | SF | $2,800 | 11.26 | 4.02 |
| Rio Ruiz | NYM | $2,200 | 8.69 | 3.95 |
| Colin Moran | PIT | $2,600 | 10.04 | 3.86 |
| Renato Núñez | SEA | $3,000 | 11.55 | 3.85 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $4,900 | 15.01 | 3.06 |
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $4,600 | 14.50 | 3.15 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $4,500 | 14.10 | 3.13 |
| George Springer | PIT | $4,800 | 13.43 | 2.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Locastro | STL | $2,400 | 11.36 | 4.73 |
| Albert Almora Jr. | ATL | $2,100 | 9.24 | 4.40 |
| José Martínez | WSH | $2,500 | 10.40 | 4.16 |
| Manuel Margot | SD | $2,900 | 11.80 | 4.07 |
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.