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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 | Corey Kluber |
| C | Austin Barnes |
| 1B | Eric Thames |
| 2B | Brian Dozier |
| SS | Francisco Lindor |
| 3B | Miguel Sanó |
| OF One | Chris Young |
| OF Two | Bradley Zimmer |
| OF Three | Gerardo Parra |
| Salary | $33,900 |
| Expected Points | 120.2 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Kluber | LAA | $10,000 | 41.27 | 4.13 |
| Marco Estrada | KC | $9,200 | 33.74 | 3.67 |
| Brandon McCarthy | STL | $8,600 | 32.74 | 3.81 |
| Zack Wheeler | CIN | $7,900 | 28.31 | 3.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Kluber | LAA | $10,000 | 41.27 | 4.13 |
| Brandon McCarthy | STL | $8,600 | 32.74 | 3.81 |
| Marco Estrada | KC | $9,200 | 33.74 | 3.67 |
| Zack Wheeler | CIN | $7,900 | 28.31 | 3.58 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $3,400 | 10.41 | 3.06 |
| Jason Castro | OAK | $2,700 | 8.48 | 3.14 |
| Yadier Molina | WSH | $2,900 | 8.35 | 2.88 |
| Travis d’Arnaud | CIN | $2,500 | 8.28 | 3.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Barnes | STL | $2,100 | 7.77 | 3.70 |
| Travis d’Arnaud | CIN | $2,500 | 8.28 | 3.31 |
| Jason Castro | OAK | $2,700 | 8.48 | 3.14 |
| Carlos Ruiz | TEX | $2,300 | 7.10 | 3.08 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Santana | LAA | $3,800 | 12.89 | 3.39 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $2,900 | 12.74 | 4.39 |
| Lucas Duda | CIN | $2,900 | 12.59 | 4.34 |
| Justin Smoak | KC | $3,800 | 12.45 | 3.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Thames | CLE | $2,900 | 12.74 | 4.39 |
| Lucas Duda | CIN | $2,900 | 12.59 | 4.34 |
| Albert Pujols | MIL | $3,200 | 12.28 | 3.84 |
| Yonder Alonso | SEA | $2,900 | 11.12 | 3.83 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $3,900 | 13.95 | 3.58 |
| Jason Kipnis | LAA | $3,300 | 11.58 | 3.51 |
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $3,800 | 10.34 | 2.72 |
| Neil Walker | CIN | $3,300 | 10.17 | 3.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Utley | STL | $2,600 | 9.48 | 3.65 |
| Chase Utley | STL | $2,600 | 9.48 | 3.65 |
| Chad Pinder | SEA | $2,300 | 8.34 | 3.63 |
| Chad Pinder | SEA | $2,300 | 8.34 | 3.63 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $3,200 | 13.20 | 4.13 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $3,800 | 13.03 | 3.43 |
| Jean Segura | TEX | $3,600 | 11.25 | 3.13 |
| Corey Seager | STL | $3,500 | 11.09 | 3.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $3,200 | 13.20 | 4.13 |
| Deven Marrero | BOS | $2,100 | 8.17 | 3.89 |
| Eric Sogard | CLE | $2,700 | 9.85 | 3.65 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $3,800 | 13.03 | 3.43 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $3,900 | 13.61 | 3.49 |
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $4,100 | 13.24 | 3.23 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,100 | 12.09 | 2.95 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $3,600 | 11.14 | 3.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $3,900 | 13.61 | 3.49 |
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $2,200 | 7.62 | 3.46 |
| José Ramírez | LAA | $3,200 | 10.80 | 3.37 |
| José Ramírez | LAA | $3,200 | 10.80 | 3.37 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $4,500 | 15.22 | 3.38 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $4,200 | 14.89 | 3.54 |
| José Bautista | KC | $4,300 | 14.76 | 3.43 |
| Nelson Cruz | TEX | $4,000 | 14.12 | 3.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Young | BOS | $2,400 | 9.92 | 4.13 |
| Bradley Zimmer | LAA | $2,600 | 10.29 | 3.96 |
| Mark Canha | SEA | $2,000 | 7.79 | 3.90 |
| Byron Buxton | OAK | $2,400 | 8.92 | 3.72 |
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.