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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 | Amir Garrett |
| C | Manny Piña |
| 1B | José Martínez |
| 2B | Kolten Wong |
| SS | Cliff Pennington |
| 3B | Nolan Arenado |
| OF One | Nelson Cruz |
| OF Two | Aaron Judge |
| OF Three | Yasmany Tomás |
| Salary | $49,700 |
| Expected Points | 112.29 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton Kershaw | STL | $14,200 | 29.03 | 2.04 |
| Lance McCullers Jr. | PIT | $11,400 | 23.27 | 2.04 |
| Rick Porcello | BOS | $11,000 | 18.74 | 1.70 |
| Gerrit Cole | LAD | $9,600 | 18.31 | 1.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.J. Cole | CHC | $5,400 | 12.15 | 2.25 |
| Amir Garrett | PHI | $7,100 | 15.84 | 2.23 |
| J.C. Ramírez | MIL | $6,800 | 14.22 | 2.09 |
| Jason Vargas | NYY | $7,600 | 15.69 | 2.06 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buster Posey | SF | $4,300 | 8.59 | 2.00 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $4,300 | 8.59 | 2.00 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,600 | 8.34 | 1.81 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,600 | 8.34 | 1.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Piña | CLE | $2,600 | 7.19 | 2.77 |
| Manny Piña | CLE | $2,600 | 7.19 | 2.77 |
| Ryan Hanigan | TB | $3,000 | 7.30 | 2.43 |
| Ryan Hanigan | TB | $3,000 | 7.30 | 2.43 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,700 | 11.42 | 2.43 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,700 | 11.42 | 2.43 |
| Mark Reynolds | TB | $4,600 | 10.07 | 2.19 |
| Mark Reynolds | TB | $4,600 | 10.07 | 2.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Martínez | WSH | $2,500 | 6.68 | 2.67 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,700 | 11.42 | 2.43 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,700 | 11.42 | 2.43 |
| Brock Stassi | HOU | $2,800 | 6.75 | 2.41 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,600 | 10.02 | 2.18 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,600 | 10.02 | 2.18 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $4,800 | 9.77 | 2.04 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $4,800 | 9.77 | 2.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kolten Wong | WSH | $2,700 | 7.46 | 2.76 |
| Adam Rosales | SEA | $2,400 | 5.95 | 2.48 |
| Adam Rosales | SEA | $2,400 | 5.95 | 2.48 |
| Starlin Castro | DET | $3,400 | 7.90 | 2.32 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,600 | 10.05 | 2.18 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,600 | 10.05 | 2.18 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,900 | 9.95 | 2.03 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,900 | 9.95 | 2.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Romine | CHW | $2,100 | 5.52 | 2.63 |
| Gift Ngoepe | LAD | $2,400 | 6.10 | 2.54 |
| Gift Ngoepe | LAD | $2,400 | 6.10 | 2.54 |
| Adam Rosales | SEA | $2,400 | 5.95 | 2.48 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,200 | 12.36 | 2.38 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,200 | 12.36 | 2.38 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $5,000 | 11.80 | 2.36 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,800 | 10.62 | 2.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugenio Suárez | PHI | $3,700 | 9.38 | 2.54 |
| Joey Gallo | TOR | $3,200 | 8.06 | 2.52 |
| Joey Gallo | TOR | $3,200 | 8.06 | 2.52 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,200 | 12.36 | 2.38 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson Cruz | TEX | $4,200 | 11.37 | 2.71 |
| Nelson Cruz | TEX | $4,200 | 11.37 | 2.71 |
| Ian Desmond | TB | $5,000 | 11.24 | 2.25 |
| Ian Desmond | TB | $5,000 | 11.24 | 2.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson Cruz | TEX | $4,200 | 11.37 | 2.71 |
| Nelson Cruz | TEX | $4,200 | 11.37 | 2.71 |
| José Martínez | WSH | $2,500 | 6.68 | 2.67 |
| Andrew Romine | CHW | $2,100 | 5.52 | 2.63 |
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.