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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 | Rick Porcello |
| C | Kyle Schwarber |
| 1B | Freddie Freeman |
| 2B | Adam Rosales |
| SS | Miguel Rojas |
| 3B | Adam Rosales |
| OF One | Ichiro Suzuki |
| OF Two | Adam Eaton |
| OF Three | Bryce Harper |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 109.83 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton Kershaw | STL | $13,500 | 28.73 | 2.13 |
| Noah Syndergaard | CIN | $11,400 | 24.28 | 2.13 |
| Stephen Strasburg | CHC | $10,800 | 24.03 | 2.23 |
| Rick Porcello | BOS | $9,400 | 21.74 | 2.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rick Porcello | BOS | $9,400 | 21.74 | 2.31 |
| Stephen Strasburg | CHC | $10,800 | 24.03 | 2.23 |
| Julio Teheran | NYM | $8,500 | 18.72 | 2.20 |
| Kyle Hendricks | ATL | $9,200 | 19.76 | 2.15 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Schwarber | ATL | $4,500 | 9.84 | 2.19 |
| Jonathan Lucroy | TOR | $3,500 | 6.73 | 1.92 |
| Salvador Pérez | NYY | $3,400 | 6.53 | 1.92 |
| Yadier Molina | WSH | $3,400 | 6.47 | 1.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tony Wolters | TB | $2,200 | 4.86 | 2.21 |
| Kyle Schwarber | ATL | $4,500 | 9.84 | 2.19 |
| Josh Phegley | SEA | $2,900 | 6.27 | 2.16 |
| Martín Maldonado | MIL | $2,300 | 4.93 | 2.14 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,600 | 11.23 | 2.44 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,800 | 10.43 | 2.17 |
| Miguel Cabrera | CHW | $4,700 | 9.59 | 2.04 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,900 | 9.18 | 1.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,600 | 11.23 | 2.44 |
| Ryan Zimmerman | CHC | $3,200 | 7.51 | 2.35 |
| Ryon Healy | SEA | $3,200 | 7.03 | 2.20 |
| Hyun Soo Kim | BAL | $3,000 | 6.55 | 2.18 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,600 | 10.32 | 2.24 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,900 | 10.11 | 2.06 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $4,700 | 9.87 | 2.10 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,700 | 9.59 | 2.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Rosales | SEA | $2,300 | 6.11 | 2.66 |
| Yangervis Solarte | SD | $3,200 | 7.52 | 2.35 |
| Jed Lowrie | SEA | $2,700 | 6.36 | 2.35 |
| Miguel Rojas | ARZ | $2,000 | 4.67 | 2.33 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | STL | $4,200 | 8.73 | 2.08 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $4,800 | 8.55 | 1.78 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,700 | 8.53 | 1.81 |
| Troy Tulowitzki | KC | $3,900 | 8.35 | 2.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Rojas | ARZ | $2,000 | 4.67 | 2.33 |
| Wilmer Difo | CHC | $2,600 | 6.02 | 2.32 |
| Ronald Torreyes | DET | $2,600 | 5.68 | 2.18 |
| Asdrúbal Cabrera | CIN | $3,600 | 7.87 | 2.18 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,600 | 10.32 | 2.24 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,700 | 9.62 | 2.05 |
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $4,200 | 9.04 | 2.15 |
| Todd Frazier | MIN | $4,600 | 8.75 | 1.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Rosales | SEA | $2,300 | 6.11 | 2.66 |
| Yunel Escobar | MIL | $3,100 | 7.40 | 2.39 |
| Ryan Schimpf | SD | $3,300 | 7.85 | 2.38 |
| Ryan Zimmerman | CHC | $3,200 | 7.51 | 2.35 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $4,900 | 11.36 | 2.32 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,200 | 10.58 | 2.03 |
| Nelson Cruz | TEX | $4,400 | 9.86 | 2.24 |
| Kyle Schwarber | ATL | $4,500 | 9.84 | 2.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $4,900 | 11.36 | 2.32 |
| Andrew Toles | STL | $2,700 | 6.23 | 2.31 |
| Adam Eaton | CHC | $3,900 | 8.96 | 2.30 |
| Ichiro Suzuki | ARZ | $2,500 | 5.75 | 2.30 |
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.