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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 | Lance McCullers Jr. |
| P Two | Clayton Kershaw |
| C | Martín Maldonado |
| 1B | Kendrys Morales |
| 2B | Yolmer Sánchez |
| SS | Allen Cordoba |
| 3B | Eduardo Núñez |
| OF One | Allen Cordoba |
| OF Two | Kiké Hernández |
| OF Three | Domingo Santana |
| Salary | $47,100 |
| Expected Points | 111.77 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton Kershaw | STL | $13,000 | 31.14 | 2.40 |
| Lance McCullers Jr. | PIT | $10,100 | 26.39 | 2.61 |
| Jon Lester | ATL | $11,200 | 24.75 | 2.21 |
| Michael Pineda | DET | $9,900 | 22.48 | 2.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lance McCullers Jr. | PIT | $10,100 | 26.39 | 2.61 |
| Clayton Kershaw | STL | $13,000 | 31.14 | 2.40 |
| Rick Porcello | BOS | $8,200 | 19.00 | 2.32 |
| Michael Pineda | DET | $9,900 | 22.48 | 2.27 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,600 | 8.98 | 1.95 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $4,200 | 8.16 | 1.94 |
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $3,500 | 8.13 | 2.32 |
| Tony Wolters | TB | $3,300 | 7.40 | 2.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martín Maldonado | MIL | $2,100 | 5.20 | 2.47 |
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $3,500 | 8.13 | 2.32 |
| Luis Torrens | SD | $2,000 | 4.53 | 2.26 |
| Tony Wolters | TB | $3,300 | 7.40 | 2.24 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Votto | PHI | $5,000 | 11.28 | 2.26 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $4,800 | 10.60 | 2.21 |
| Jay Bruce | CIN | $4,500 | 10.01 | 2.22 |
| Miguel Cabrera | CHW | $4,500 | 9.92 | 2.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kendrys Morales | KC | $3,600 | 9.11 | 2.53 |
| Justin Smoak | KC | $3,800 | 9.39 | 2.47 |
| Eric Hosmer | NYY | $3,600 | 8.79 | 2.44 |
| Wil Myers | SD | $3,500 | 7.97 | 2.28 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $4,700 | 10.89 | 2.32 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,500 | 9.91 | 2.20 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $5,100 | 9.60 | 1.88 |
| Adam Frazier | LAD | $4,700 | 9.42 | 2.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $3,400 | 8.20 | 2.41 |
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $4,700 | 10.89 | 2.32 |
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $3,700 | 8.52 | 2.30 |
| Yangervis Solarte | SD | $2,800 | 6.27 | 2.24 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $4,900 | 10.34 | 2.11 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,900 | 10.09 | 2.06 |
| Aledmys Díaz | WSH | $4,500 | 9.63 | 2.14 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $5,000 | 9.13 | 1.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allen Cordoba | SD | $2,300 | 6.12 | 2.66 |
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $2,900 | 7.64 | 2.63 |
| José Iglesias | CHW | $2,400 | 5.96 | 2.48 |
| Alexi Amarista | TB | $3,400 | 8.00 | 2.35 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,300 | 11.26 | 2.12 |
| Jedd Gyorko | WSH | $4,700 | 9.76 | 2.08 |
| Eduardo Núñez | SF | $3,800 | 9.50 | 2.50 |
| Eugenio Suárez | PHI | $4,500 | 9.18 | 2.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eduardo Núñez | SF | $3,800 | 9.50 | 2.50 |
| Mike Moustakas | NYY | $3,700 | 8.98 | 2.43 |
| José Reyes | CIN | $3,700 | 8.64 | 2.33 |
| Ryan Schimpf | SD | $3,200 | 7.42 | 2.32 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,600 | 12.94 | 2.31 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,500 | 12.49 | 2.27 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,100 | 11.60 | 2.27 |
| José Bautista | KC | $4,800 | 10.79 | 2.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allen Cordoba | SD | $2,300 | 6.12 | 2.66 |
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $2,900 | 7.64 | 2.63 |
| Brett Eibner | STL | $2,000 | 5.27 | 2.63 |
| Eduardo Núñez | SF | $3,800 | 9.50 | 2.50 |
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.