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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 | Chris Herrmann |
| 1B | Lucas Duda |
| 2B | Rougned Odor |
| SS | Tim Anderson |
| 3B | Luis Valbuena |
| OF One | Scott Schebler |
| OF Two | Brian Goodwin |
| OF Three | José Bautista |
| Salary | $31,300 |
| Expected Points | 119.73 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton Kershaw | STL | $12,700 | 49.76 | 3.92 |
| Lance McCullers Jr. | PIT | $9,400 | 44.16 | 4.70 |
| Jon Lester | ATL | $10,600 | 41.38 | 3.90 |
| Michael Pineda | DET | $9,100 | 38.70 | 4.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lance McCullers Jr. | PIT | $9,400 | 44.16 | 4.70 |
| Michael Pineda | DET | $9,100 | 38.70 | 4.25 |
| Johnny Cueto | SF | $9,100 | 36.95 | 4.06 |
| Rick Porcello | BOS | $9,000 | 35.75 | 3.97 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $3,300 | 11.74 | 3.56 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,800 | 10.60 | 2.79 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,800 | 10.60 | 2.79 |
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $3,200 | 10.51 | 3.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Barnes | STL | $2,000 | 7.97 | 3.98 |
| Travis d’Arnaud | CIN | $2,300 | 8.75 | 3.80 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $3,300 | 11.74 | 3.56 |
| Josh Phegley | SEA | $2,400 | 8.51 | 3.55 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,500 | 15.18 | 3.37 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $4,200 | 14.16 | 3.37 |
| Miguel Cabrera | CHW | $4,000 | 12.81 | 3.20 |
| Hanley Ramírez | BOS | $3,300 | 12.49 | 3.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lucas Duda | CIN | $2,800 | 11.43 | 4.08 |
| Matt Davidson | MIN | $2,500 | 10.07 | 4.03 |
| Matt Davidson | MIN | $2,500 | 10.07 | 4.03 |
| Kendrys Morales | KC | $3,100 | 11.97 | 3.86 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $3,800 | 14.12 | 3.72 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $3,900 | 12.87 | 3.30 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $3,800 | 12.49 | 3.29 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $3,200 | 11.76 | 3.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $2,800 | 10.90 | 3.89 |
| Chris Coghlan | KC | $2,100 | 8.10 | 3.85 |
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $3,800 | 14.12 | 3.72 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $3,200 | 11.76 | 3.68 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $3,900 | 13.49 | 3.46 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $3,700 | 12.76 | 3.45 |
| Aledmys Díaz | WSH | $3,700 | 12.57 | 3.40 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $4,000 | 11.95 | 2.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Anderson | MIN | $2,800 | 10.90 | 3.89 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $2,800 | 10.39 | 3.71 |
| José Reyes | CIN | $3,100 | 11.31 | 3.65 |
| José Reyes | CIN | $3,100 | 11.31 | 3.65 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,700 | 14.70 | 3.13 |
| Jedd Gyorko | WSH | $4,400 | 12.63 | 2.87 |
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $3,800 | 12.03 | 3.17 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $3,700 | 11.69 | 3.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Valbuena | MIL | $2,200 | 8.78 | 3.99 |
| Luis Valbuena | MIL | $2,200 | 8.78 | 3.99 |
| Joey Gallo | TOR | $2,900 | 10.96 | 3.78 |
| Mike Moustakas | NYY | $3,200 | 11.64 | 3.64 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $4,900 | 16.83 | 3.43 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $4,800 | 16.61 | 3.46 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $4,500 | 15.26 | 3.39 |
| José Bautista | KC | $3,800 | 14.32 | 3.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Schebler | PHI | $3,100 | 12.63 | 4.07 |
| Brian Goodwin | CHC | $2,100 | 7.95 | 3.78 |
| José Bautista | KC | $3,800 | 14.32 | 3.77 |
| Mark Canha | SEA | $2,400 | 8.79 | 3.66 |
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.