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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 | Lance McCullers Jr. |
| C | Ryan Hanigan |
| 1B | Brock Stassi |
| 2B | Jonathan Villar |
| SS | Alcides Escobar |
| 3B | Manny Machado |
| OF One | Aaron Judge |
| OF Two | Ian Desmond |
| OF Three | Yasmany Tomás |
| Salary | $35,000 |
| Expected Points | 130.05 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton Kershaw | STL | $12,300 | 48.34 | 3.93 |
| Lance McCullers Jr. | PIT | $8,500 | 41.86 | 4.92 |
| Gerrit Cole | LAD | $9,500 | 33.79 | 3.56 |
| Rick Porcello | BOS | $9,200 | 32.30 | 3.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lance McCullers Jr. | PIT | $8,500 | 41.86 | 4.92 |
| Amir Garrett | PHI | $7,600 | 31.55 | 4.15 |
| A.J. Cole | CHC | $5,700 | 22.75 | 3.99 |
| Clayton Kershaw | STL | $12,300 | 48.34 | 3.93 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,600 | 11.12 | 3.09 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,600 | 11.12 | 3.09 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $3,100 | 11.04 | 3.56 |
| Ryan Hanigan | TB | $2,300 | 9.72 | 4.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Hanigan | TB | $2,300 | 9.72 | 4.22 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $3,100 | 11.04 | 3.56 |
| Manny Piña | CLE | $2,700 | 9.21 | 3.41 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $2,800 | 9.01 | 3.22 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,500 | 14.96 | 3.32 |
| Mark Reynolds | TB | $3,900 | 13.19 | 3.38 |
| Ryan Zimmerman | CHC | $4,400 | 13.01 | 2.96 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $4,000 | 12.71 | 3.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brock Stassi | HOU | $2,100 | 9.03 | 4.30 |
| Chris Carter | DET | $2,400 | 9.53 | 3.97 |
| Chris Davis | BAL | $3,300 | 12.16 | 3.68 |
| Tommy Joseph | HOU | $2,800 | 9.95 | 3.55 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,100 | 13.11 | 3.20 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $3,600 | 12.60 | 3.50 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $3,200 | 11.56 | 3.61 |
| Ben Zobrist | ATL | $3,200 | 10.46 | 3.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gift Ngoepe | LAD | $2,200 | 8.03 | 3.65 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $3,200 | 11.56 | 3.61 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $3,600 | 12.60 | 3.50 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $2,700 | 9.03 | 3.34 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $3,600 | 13.33 | 3.70 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,200 | 12.71 | 3.03 |
| Jean Segura | TEX | $4,000 | 12.10 | 3.02 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $3,800 | 11.65 | 3.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $3,600 | 13.33 | 3.70 |
| Addison Russell | ATL | $3,000 | 10.26 | 3.42 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $3,200 | 10.56 | 3.30 |
| Andrew Romine | CHW | $2,200 | 7.16 | 3.25 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,600 | 16.16 | 3.51 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,400 | 15.65 | 3.56 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $3,800 | 13.77 | 3.62 |
| Todd Frazier | MIN | $3,700 | 11.75 | 3.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | BAL | $3,800 | 13.77 | 3.62 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $3,000 | 10.73 | 3.58 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,400 | 15.65 | 3.56 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,600 | 16.16 | 3.51 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson Cruz | TEX | $4,600 | 14.95 | 3.25 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $4,400 | 14.51 | 3.30 |
| Ian Desmond | TB | $4,200 | 14.46 | 3.44 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,200 | 12.25 | 2.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albert Almora Jr. | ATL | $2,200 | 9.03 | 4.10 |
| Brandon Guyer | LAA | $2,100 | 8.11 | 3.86 |
| Franklin Gutierrez | STL | $2,500 | 9.59 | 3.84 |
| Tommy Pham | WSH | $2,000 | 7.35 | 3.67 |
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.