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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 NBA DraftKings Optimizer.
| P One | Clayton Kershaw |
| P Two | Marco Estrada |
| C | Tucker Barnhart |
| 1B | Joey Votto |
| 2B | Daniel Murphy |
| SS | José Iglesias |
| 3B | Justin Turner |
| OF One | Trea Turner |
| OF Two | Justin Upton |
| OF Three | Jay Bruce |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 116.34 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton Kershaw | STL | $12,800 | 35.81 | 2.80 |
| Noah Syndergaard | CIN | $11,600 | 25.94 | 2.24 |
| Justin Verlander | CHW | $10,200 | 25.22 | 2.47 |
| Stephen Strasburg | CHC | $9,900 | 24.66 | 2.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton Kershaw | STL | $12,800 | 35.81 | 2.80 |
| Rick Porcello | BOS | $8,800 | 22.58 | 2.57 |
| Jon Gray | TB | $7,800 | 19.96 | 2.56 |
| Marco Estrada | KC | $7,000 | 17.92 | 2.56 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Martin | KC | $3,900 | 7.08 | 1.82 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $3,400 | 7.01 | 2.06 |
| Jonathan Lucroy | TOR | $4,100 | 6.81 | 1.66 |
| Matt Wieters | CHC | $3,200 | 6.21 | 1.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tucker Barnhart | PHI | $2,700 | 5.87 | 2.17 |
| Martín Maldonado | MIL | $2,200 | 4.70 | 2.13 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $3,400 | 7.01 | 2.06 |
| James McCann | CHW | $2,700 | 5.45 | 2.02 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,700 | 10.57 | 2.25 |
| Miguel Cabrera | CHW | $4,600 | 10.16 | 2.21 |
| Edwin Encarnación | LAA | $4,500 | 9.97 | 2.22 |
| Mark Trumbo | BAL | $4,200 | 9.19 | 2.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryon Healy | SEA | $3,300 | 7.53 | 2.28 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,700 | 10.57 | 2.25 |
| Edwin Encarnación | LAA | $4,500 | 9.97 | 2.22 |
| Miguel Cabrera | CHW | $4,600 | 10.16 | 2.21 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,500 | 9.89 | 2.20 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,500 | 9.68 | 2.15 |
| Odúbel Herrera | HOU | $4,200 | 9.21 | 2.19 |
| Ian Kinsler | CHW | $4,200 | 8.54 | 2.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Drew | CHC | $2,800 | 6.31 | 2.25 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,500 | 9.89 | 2.20 |
| José Peraza | PHI | $3,700 | 8.10 | 2.19 |
| Odúbel Herrera | HOU | $4,200 | 9.21 | 2.19 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,900 | 10.97 | 2.24 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $4,300 | 9.10 | 2.12 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $5,100 | 8.97 | 1.76 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $4,400 | 8.10 | 1.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Drew | CHC | $2,800 | 6.31 | 2.25 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,900 | 10.97 | 2.24 |
| José Peraza | PHI | $3,700 | 8.10 | 2.19 |
| Asdrúbal Cabrera | CIN | $3,500 | 7.64 | 2.18 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $4,900 | 9.92 | 2.02 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,500 | 9.89 | 2.20 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,000 | 9.14 | 1.83 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $4,300 | 9.10 | 2.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Turner | STL | $3,500 | 8.40 | 2.40 |
| Ryon Healy | SEA | $3,300 | 7.53 | 2.28 |
| Mike Moustakas | NYY | $3,200 | 7.11 | 2.22 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,500 | 9.89 | 2.20 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,900 | 10.97 | 2.24 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,200 | 10.11 | 1.94 |
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $5,100 | 9.85 | 1.93 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,300 | 9.77 | 1.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Joyce | SEA | $2,400 | 5.74 | 2.39 |
| Jay Bruce | CIN | $3,400 | 7.95 | 2.34 |
| Jarrod Dyson | TEX | $3,000 | 6.94 | 2.31 |
| Curtis Granderson | CIN | $3,700 | 8.47 | 2.29 |
Picks are based on historical performance and match-up. 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.