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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 | Lance McCullers Jr. |
| C | Jesús Sucre |
| 1B | Anthony Rizzo |
| 2B | Ian Happ |
| SS | José Iglesias |
| 3B | Yolmer Sánchez |
| OF One | Ben Zobrist |
| OF Two | Corey Dickerson |
| OF Three | Allen Cordoba |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 109.09 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton Kershaw | STL | $14,400 | 29.86 | 2.07 |
| Lance McCullers Jr. | PIT | $10,800 | 22.64 | 2.10 |
| Johnny Cueto | SF | $11,500 | 19.96 | 1.74 |
| Michael Fulmer | CHW | $11,200 | 19.25 | 1.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesse Hahn | SEA | $6,700 | 15.15 | 2.26 |
| Lance McCullers Jr. | PIT | $10,800 | 22.64 | 2.10 |
| Clayton Kershaw | STL | $14,400 | 29.86 | 2.07 |
| Matt Shoemaker | MIL | $8,800 | 18.15 | 2.06 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,600 | 9.25 | 2.01 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,600 | 9.25 | 2.01 |
| Jonathan Lucroy | TOR | $3,900 | 7.79 | 2.00 |
| Stephen Vogt | SEA | $3,100 | 6.96 | 2.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Hedges | SD | $2,800 | 6.74 | 2.41 |
| Austin Hedges | SD | $2,800 | 6.74 | 2.41 |
| Tucker Barnhart | PHI | $2,300 | 5.45 | 2.37 |
| Martín Maldonado | MIL | $2,400 | 5.55 | 2.31 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $5,200 | 11.59 | 2.23 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,400 | 11.04 | 2.51 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,700 | 10.94 | 2.33 |
| Carlos Santana | LAA | $4,100 | 9.24 | 2.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,400 | 11.04 | 2.51 |
| Victor Martinez | CHW | $3,400 | 8.19 | 2.41 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,700 | 10.94 | 2.33 |
| Ryon Healy | SEA | $3,500 | 8.11 | 2.32 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,700 | 10.41 | 2.21 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,700 | 10.13 | 2.16 |
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $4,100 | 9.29 | 2.27 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,900 | 9.11 | 1.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ian Happ | ATL | $2,700 | 8.46 | 3.13 |
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $2,300 | 6.41 | 2.79 |
| Matt Reynolds | CIN | $2,600 | 6.83 | 2.63 |
| Ben Zobrist | ATL | $3,600 | 8.46 | 2.35 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,600 | 10.07 | 2.19 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $5,000 | 9.28 | 1.86 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $4,000 | 8.82 | 2.20 |
| Jean Segura | TEX | $4,700 | 8.10 | 1.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Reynolds | CIN | $2,600 | 6.83 | 2.63 |
| Allen Cordoba | SD | $2,600 | 6.54 | 2.51 |
| Allen Cordoba | SD | $2,600 | 6.54 | 2.51 |
| Addison Russell | ATL | $3,300 | 7.87 | 2.38 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $5,100 | 11.16 | 2.19 |
| Joey Gallo | TOR | $4,400 | 9.98 | 2.27 |
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $4,900 | 9.95 | 2.03 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,000 | 9.19 | 1.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $2,300 | 6.41 | 2.79 |
| Ryon Healy | SEA | $3,500 | 8.11 | 2.32 |
| Ryon Healy | SEA | $3,500 | 8.11 | 2.32 |
| T.J. Rivera | CIN | $3,200 | 7.27 | 2.27 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,600 | 12.30 | 2.20 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,600 | 12.30 | 2.20 |
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $5,700 | 11.19 | 1.96 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,300 | 9.83 | 1.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allen Cordoba | SD | $2,600 | 6.54 | 2.51 |
| Allen Cordoba | SD | $2,600 | 6.54 | 2.51 |
| Leury García | MIN | $2,600 | 6.38 | 2.45 |
| Leury García | MIN | $2,600 | 6.38 | 2.45 |
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.