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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 | Zack Greinke |
| P Two | Corey Kluber |
| C | Jeff Mathis |
| 1B | Danny Valencia |
| 2B | Eric Sogard |
| SS | Taylor Motter |
| 3B | Paul DeJong |
| OF One | Eric Young Jr. |
| OF Two | Ben Gamel |
| OF Three | Kevin Pillar |
| Salary | $45,300 |
| Expected Points | 95.09 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Kluber | LAA | $11,100 | 23.82 | 2.15 |
| Marco Estrada | KC | $9,600 | 19.20 | 2.00 |
| Brandon McCarthy | STL | $9,000 | 18.04 | 2.00 |
| Eduardo Rodríguez | BOS | $8,900 | 17.97 | 2.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Kluber | LAA | $11,100 | 23.82 | 2.15 |
| Eduardo Rodríguez | BOS | $8,900 | 17.97 | 2.02 |
| Marco Estrada | KC | $9,600 | 19.20 | 2.00 |
| Brandon McCarthy | STL | $9,000 | 18.04 | 2.00 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,300 | 7.88 | 1.83 |
| Yadier Molina | WSH | $3,300 | 6.49 | 1.97 |
| Jason Castro | OAK | $2,800 | 6.39 | 2.28 |
| Travis d’Arnaud | CIN | $3,200 | 6.31 | 1.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Castro | OAK | $2,800 | 6.39 | 2.28 |
| Martín Maldonado | MIL | $2,800 | 6.00 | 2.14 |
| Carlos Ruiz | TEX | $2,600 | 5.36 | 2.06 |
| Jett Bandy | CLE | $2,800 | 5.53 | 1.98 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Santana | LAA | $4,600 | 9.65 | 2.10 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $3,800 | 9.50 | 2.50 |
| Justin Smoak | KC | $4,600 | 9.41 | 2.05 |
| Lucas Duda | CIN | $4,500 | 9.38 | 2.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Valencia | TEX | $2,700 | 7.29 | 2.70 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $3,800 | 9.50 | 2.50 |
| Sam Travis | BOS | $2,900 | 7.04 | 2.43 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $3,400 | 7.76 | 2.28 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,700 | 10.52 | 2.24 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $3,600 | 8.82 | 2.45 |
| Jason Kipnis | LAA | $4,200 | 8.82 | 2.10 |
| José Ramírez | LAA | $5,000 | 8.28 | 1.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Sogard | CLE | $2,700 | 7.28 | 2.69 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $3,600 | 8.82 | 2.45 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,700 | 10.52 | 2.24 |
| Darwin Barney | KC | $2,200 | 4.72 | 2.14 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $4,800 | 10.01 | 2.08 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,900 | 9.54 | 1.95 |
| Jean Segura | TEX | $4,600 | 8.75 | 1.90 |
| Corey Seager | STL | $3,900 | 8.52 | 2.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JT Riddle | ARZ | $2,700 | 5.93 | 2.20 |
| Corey Seager | STL | $3,900 | 8.52 | 2.18 |
| Chad Pinder | SEA | $2,900 | 6.19 | 2.13 |
| Jorge Polanco | OAK | $3,200 | 6.73 | 2.10 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $4,700 | 10.13 | 2.15 |
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $4,700 | 9.97 | 2.12 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,900 | 9.29 | 1.89 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $3,900 | 8.41 | 2.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $2,300 | 5.95 | 2.58 |
| Chase Headley | DET | $2,700 | 6.06 | 2.24 |
| Jedd Gyorko | WSH | $3,300 | 7.30 | 2.21 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $3,900 | 8.41 | 2.16 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,300 | 11.65 | 2.20 |
| José Bautista | KC | $4,900 | 11.18 | 2.28 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,600 | 10.72 | 1.91 |
| Nelson Cruz | TEX | $5,200 | 10.64 | 2.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Young Jr. | MIL | $2,400 | 7.33 | 3.05 |
| Ben Gamel | TEX | $3,000 | 7.23 | 2.41 |
| Byron Buxton | OAK | $2,900 | 6.81 | 2.35 |
| Mark Trumbo | BAL | $3,700 | 8.60 | 2.32 |
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.