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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 | Buster Posey |
| 1B | Anthony Rizzo |
| 2B | Ian Happ |
| SS | Andrelton Simmons |
| 3B | Kris Bryant |
| OF One | Yasmany Tomás |
| OF Two | Corey Dickerson |
| OF Three | Kyle Schwarber |
| Salary | $33,400 |
| Expected Points | 125.49 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton Kershaw | STL | $12,500 | 46.89 | 3.75 |
| Lance McCullers Jr. | PIT | $9,000 | 40.06 | 4.45 |
| Johnny Cueto | SF | $9,600 | 34.63 | 3.61 |
| Michael Fulmer | CHW | $9,500 | 33.78 | 3.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lance McCullers Jr. | PIT | $9,000 | 40.06 | 4.45 |
| Matt Shoemaker | MIL | $8,100 | 31.27 | 3.86 |
| Michael Pineda | DET | $8,600 | 33.08 | 3.85 |
| Jesse Hahn | SEA | $7,600 | 28.65 | 3.77 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $3,400 | 12.39 | 3.64 |
| Victor Martinez | CHW | $3,100 | 10.69 | 3.45 |
| Jonathan Lucroy | TOR | $2,700 | 9.98 | 3.70 |
| Evan Gattis | PIT | $3,400 | 9.05 | 2.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buster Posey | SF | $1,500 | 8.95 | 5.96 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $1,500 | 8.95 | 5.96 |
| Jonathan Lucroy | TOR | $2,700 | 9.98 | 3.70 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $3,400 | 12.39 | 3.64 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,600 | 15.19 | 3.30 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $3,900 | 14.71 | 3.77 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,300 | 14.51 | 3.37 |
| Carlos Santana | LAA | $3,800 | 12.21 | 3.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Morse | SF | $1,500 | 5.92 | 3.95 |
| Michael Morse | SF | $1,500 | 5.92 | 3.95 |
| Chris Carter | DET | $2,300 | 8.87 | 3.86 |
| Josh Bell | LAD | $2,700 | 10.23 | 3.79 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $3,900 | 13.72 | 3.52 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $3,800 | 13.21 | 3.48 |
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $2,800 | 12.17 | 4.35 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $3,800 | 11.88 | 3.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ian Happ | ATL | $2,300 | 10.76 | 4.68 |
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $2,800 | 12.17 | 4.35 |
| Joe Panik | SF | $1,500 | 5.94 | 3.96 |
| Adam Frazier | LAD | $2,600 | 9.48 | 3.65 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $3,900 | 13.13 | 3.37 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $3,900 | 11.62 | 2.98 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $3,000 | 11.32 | 3.77 |
| Jean Segura | TEX | $3,900 | 10.45 | 2.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allen Cordoba | SD | $2,000 | 8.42 | 4.21 |
| Allen Cordoba | SD | $2,000 | 8.42 | 4.21 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $3,000 | 11.32 | 3.77 |
| Eric Sogard | CLE | $2,400 | 8.11 | 3.38 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,200 | 14.56 | 3.47 |
| Joey Gallo | TOR | $3,200 | 13.39 | 4.18 |
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $3,900 | 13.15 | 3.37 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,300 | 11.96 | 2.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Gallo | TOR | $3,200 | 13.39 | 4.18 |
| Christian Arroyo | SF | $1,500 | 5.70 | 3.80 |
| Christian Arroyo | SF | $1,500 | 5.70 | 3.80 |
| David Freese | LAD | $2,400 | 8.81 | 3.67 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $4,900 | 16.11 | 3.29 |
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $5,000 | 14.86 | 2.97 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $4,200 | 13.06 | 3.11 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $4,600 | 12.73 | 2.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Hoying | TOR | $2,000 | 8.68 | 4.34 |
| Justin Ruggiano | SF | $1,500 | 6.45 | 4.30 |
| Ben Zobrist | ATL | $2,800 | 11.13 | 3.97 |
| Ben Zobrist | ATL | $2,800 | 11.13 | 3.97 |
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.