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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 | Patrick Corbin |
| C | Yasmani Grandal |
| 1B | Freddie Freeman |
| 2B | Brian Dozier |
| SS | Allen Cordoba |
| 3B | Miguel Sanó |
| OF One | David Peralta |
| OF Two | Christian Yelich |
| OF Three | Khris Davis |
| Salary | $34,900 |
| Expected Points | 125.23 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton Kershaw | STL | $9,800 | 39.26 | 4.01 |
| Johnny Cueto | SF | $9,700 | 38.94 | 4.01 |
| Rick Porcello | BOS | $9,500 | 36.61 | 3.85 |
| Lance McCullers Jr. | PIT | $8,800 | 34.21 | 3.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Bundy | BAL | $8,000 | 32.34 | 4.04 |
| Miguel González | MIN | $7,400 | 29.88 | 4.04 |
| Clayton Kershaw | STL | $9,800 | 39.26 | 4.01 |
| Johnny Cueto | SF | $9,700 | 38.94 | 4.01 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $3,700 | 13.46 | 3.64 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $3,500 | 10.54 | 3.01 |
| Evan Gattis | PIT | $3,400 | 10.36 | 3.05 |
| Jonathan Lucroy | TOR | $2,800 | 9.37 | 3.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $3,700 | 13.46 | 3.64 |
| Jason Castro | OAK | $2,500 | 8.70 | 3.48 |
| Jonathan Lucroy | TOR | $2,800 | 9.37 | 3.35 |
| Sandy León | BOS | $2,600 | 8.67 | 3.33 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,400 | 14.80 | 3.36 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $4,000 | 14.62 | 3.65 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $4,000 | 14.62 | 3.65 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $4,400 | 13.87 | 3.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Smoak | KC | $2,700 | 10.32 | 3.82 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $4,000 | 14.62 | 3.65 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $4,000 | 14.62 | 3.65 |
| Lucas Duda | CIN | $2,500 | 9.13 | 3.65 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,100 | 14.03 | 3.42 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $3,900 | 13.31 | 3.41 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $3,800 | 11.92 | 3.14 |
| Chase Utley | STL | $2,900 | 10.89 | 3.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Utley | STL | $2,900 | 10.89 | 3.75 |
| Derek Dietrich | ARZ | $2,500 | 9.01 | 3.60 |
| Jed Lowrie | SEA | $2,500 | 8.81 | 3.52 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $2,900 | 9.94 | 3.43 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | STL | $4,300 | 14.40 | 3.35 |
| Jean Segura | TEX | $4,000 | 12.33 | 3.08 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $4,000 | 12.32 | 3.08 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $3,500 | 11.16 | 3.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $2,800 | 10.36 | 3.70 |
| Jordy Mercer | LAD | $2,300 | 8.40 | 3.65 |
| Pat Valaika | TB | $2,700 | 9.12 | 3.38 |
| Corey Seager | STL | $4,300 | 14.40 | 3.35 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $3,600 | 13.97 | 3.88 |
| Justin Turner | STL | $4,200 | 13.77 | 3.28 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,200 | 12.89 | 3.07 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,200 | 12.51 | 2.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $3,600 | 13.97 | 3.88 |
| David Freese | LAD | $2,500 | 9.66 | 3.86 |
| Josh Harrison | LAD | $2,900 | 10.53 | 3.63 |
| Josh Harrison | LAD | $2,900 | 10.53 | 3.63 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,000 | 14.72 | 2.94 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $4,500 | 14.39 | 3.20 |
| Andrew Benintendi | BOS | $4,100 | 13.53 | 3.30 |
| Jay Bruce | CIN | $4,100 | 13.45 | 3.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khris Davis | SEA | $3,200 | 12.33 | 3.85 |
| Rajai Davis | SEA | $2,800 | 10.51 | 3.75 |
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $3,400 | 12.52 | 3.68 |
| Joey Rickard | BAL | $2,300 | 8.36 | 3.63 |
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.