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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 | Jesse Hahn |
| C | Buster Posey |
| 1B | Paul Goldschmidt |
| 2B | José Altuve |
| SS | Adam Rosales |
| 3B | Eduardo Núñez |
| OF One | Justin Ruggiano |
| OF Two | Andrew Benintendi |
| OF Three | Yasmany Tomás |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 112.91 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton Kershaw | STL | $13,400 | 32.02 | 2.39 |
| Jon Lester | ATL | $11,100 | 23.66 | 2.13 |
| Lance McCullers Jr. | PIT | $10,200 | 23.05 | 2.26 |
| Carlos Carrasco | LAA | $9,900 | 22.35 | 2.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesse Hahn | SEA | $6,100 | 15.00 | 2.46 |
| Clayton Kershaw | STL | $13,400 | 32.02 | 2.39 |
| Amir Garrett | PHI | $4,800 | 11.14 | 2.32 |
| Lance McCullers Jr. | PIT | $10,200 | 23.05 | 2.26 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,900 | 8.57 | 2.20 |
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $3,800 | 7.97 | 2.10 |
| Jonathan Lucroy | TOR | $3,800 | 7.74 | 2.04 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $3,600 | 7.70 | 2.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Butera | NYY | $2,200 | 5.35 | 2.43 |
| Manny Piña | CLE | $3,200 | 7.33 | 2.29 |
| Juan Centeno | PIT | $2,000 | 4.54 | 2.27 |
| Austin Romine | DET | $2,600 | 5.75 | 2.21 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Zimmerman | CHC | $4,600 | 10.32 | 2.24 |
| José Abreu | MIN | $4,800 | 9.96 | 2.07 |
| Jay Bruce | CIN | $4,600 | 9.77 | 2.12 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $4,800 | 9.71 | 2.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yonder Alonso | SEA | $3,900 | 9.01 | 2.31 |
| Ryan Zimmerman | CHC | $4,600 | 10.32 | 2.24 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,900 | 8.57 | 2.20 |
| Luis Valbuena | MIL | $3,100 | 6.79 | 2.19 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,900 | 10.77 | 2.20 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,800 | 10.38 | 2.16 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,400 | 9.39 | 2.13 |
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $4,400 | 9.10 | 2.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cliff Pennington | MIL | $2,000 | 4.75 | 2.38 |
| Yangervis Solarte | SD | $2,700 | 6.22 | 2.30 |
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $3,700 | 8.42 | 2.28 |
| Dustin Pedroia | BOS | $3,900 | 8.63 | 2.21 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,700 | 10.66 | 2.27 |
| Corey Seager | STL | $4,700 | 10.34 | 2.20 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,600 | 8.84 | 1.92 |
| Tim Anderson | MIN | $4,400 | 8.79 | 2.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Rosales | SEA | $2,200 | 5.38 | 2.44 |
| Erick Aybar | SD | $2,300 | 5.53 | 2.40 |
| Alcides Escobar | NYY | $2,400 | 5.73 | 2.39 |
| Cliff Pennington | MIL | $2,000 | 4.75 | 2.38 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,100 | 10.84 | 2.12 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $5,100 | 9.01 | 1.77 |
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $4,600 | 8.74 | 1.90 |
| Todd Frazier | MIN | $4,200 | 8.74 | 2.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eduardo Núñez | SF | $3,600 | 8.38 | 2.33 |
| Derek Dietrich | ARZ | $3,000 | 6.79 | 2.26 |
| Kyle Seager | TEX | $3,600 | 8.01 | 2.22 |
| Ryan Schimpf | SD | $3,200 | 7.11 | 2.22 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,300 | 11.88 | 2.24 |
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $5,400 | 11.05 | 2.05 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,500 | 11.03 | 2.00 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,000 | 10.85 | 2.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Ruggiano | SF | $2,300 | 6.17 | 2.68 |
| Andrew Benintendi | BOS | $3,900 | 9.57 | 2.45 |
| Kole Calhoun | MIL | $2,800 | 6.74 | 2.41 |
| Jayson Werth | CHC | $3,700 | 8.66 | 2.34 |
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.