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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 | Rick Porcello |
| C | Victor Martinez |
| 1B | Eric Thames |
| 2B | Daniel Murphy |
| SS | Troy Tulowitzki |
| 3B | Miguel Sanó |
| OF One | Brandon Guyer |
| OF Two | Guillermo Heredia |
| OF Three | Kyle Schwarber |
| Salary | $32,400 |
| Expected Points | 116.74 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton Kershaw | STL | $12,600 | 45.55 | 3.61 |
| Noah Syndergaard | CIN | $11,200 | 43.20 | 3.86 |
| Stephen Strasburg | CHC | $9,900 | 41.27 | 4.17 |
| Rick Porcello | BOS | $9,400 | 40.27 | 4.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rick Porcello | BOS | $9,400 | 40.27 | 4.28 |
| Stephen Strasburg | CHC | $9,900 | 41.27 | 4.17 |
| Johnny Cueto | SF | $9,000 | 36.53 | 4.06 |
| Tyler Anderson | TB | $6,600 | 26.28 | 3.98 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Martinez | CHW | $2,600 | 9.86 | 3.79 |
| Salvador Pérez | NYY | $3,100 | 8.74 | 2.82 |
| Jonathan Lucroy | TOR | $3,400 | 8.73 | 2.57 |
| Matt Wieters | CHC | $2,900 | 8.28 | 2.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Phegley | SEA | $2,100 | 8.02 | 3.82 |
| Victor Martinez | CHW | $2,600 | 9.86 | 3.79 |
| Roberto Pérez | LAA | $2,000 | 7.24 | 3.62 |
| Álex Ávila | CHW | $2,300 | 8.10 | 3.52 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $3,800 | 14.94 | 3.93 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,100 | 13.45 | 3.28 |
| Miguel Cabrera | CHW | $3,600 | 12.69 | 3.53 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $3,800 | 11.88 | 3.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Thames | CLE | $2,500 | 10.78 | 4.31 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $2,500 | 10.78 | 4.31 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $3,800 | 14.94 | 3.93 |
| Brandon Moss | NYY | $2,200 | 8.61 | 3.91 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $3,800 | 13.47 | 3.54 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $3,800 | 13.47 | 3.54 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $3,900 | 12.71 | 3.26 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $3,500 | 12.63 | 3.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derek Dietrich | ARZ | $2,000 | 7.58 | 3.79 |
| Adam Rosales | SEA | $2,200 | 8.07 | 3.67 |
| Adam Rosales | SEA | $2,200 | 8.07 | 3.67 |
| Ian Kinsler | CHW | $3,300 | 11.93 | 3.62 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | STL | $2,900 | 11.26 | 3.88 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $3,700 | 11.19 | 3.02 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,100 | 11.11 | 2.71 |
| Troy Tulowitzki | KC | $3,300 | 10.81 | 3.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | STL | $2,900 | 11.26 | 3.88 |
| Tim Anderson | MIN | $2,400 | 9.18 | 3.83 |
| Alcides Escobar | NYY | $2,100 | 7.81 | 3.72 |
| José Iglesias | CHW | $2,100 | 7.75 | 3.69 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,200 | 12.47 | 2.97 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,200 | 12.47 | 2.97 |
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $3,400 | 11.85 | 3.48 |
| Todd Frazier | MIN | $3,500 | 11.21 | 3.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Reyes | CIN | $2,200 | 8.71 | 3.96 |
| Adonis Garcia | NYM | $2,300 | 8.03 | 3.49 |
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $3,400 | 11.85 | 3.48 |
| Maikel Franco | HOU | $2,700 | 9.17 | 3.40 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $4,700 | 14.99 | 3.19 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,100 | 13.91 | 2.73 |
| Kyle Schwarber | ATL | $3,400 | 12.91 | 3.80 |
| Kyle Schwarber | ATL | $3,400 | 12.91 | 3.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Guyer | LAA | $2,000 | 9.24 | 4.62 |
| Guillermo Heredia | TEX | $2,000 | 8.36 | 4.18 |
| Kevin Pillar | KC | $2,000 | 8.07 | 4.04 |
| Kyle Schwarber | ATL | $3,400 | 12.91 | 3.80 |
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.