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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 | Jason Vargas |
| C | Cameron Rupp |
| 1B | Adam Lind |
| 2B | Yolmer Sánchez |
| SS | Allen Cordoba |
| 3B | Paul DeJong |
| OF One | Eric Young Jr. |
| OF Two | Kole Calhoun |
| OF Three | Matt Kemp |
| Salary | $42,100 |
| Expected Points | 98.52 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton Kershaw | STL | $13,100 | 28.94 | 2.21 |
| Stephen Strasburg | CHC | $12,000 | 26.39 | 2.20 |
| Dallas Keuchel | PIT | $10,900 | 22.00 | 2.02 |
| Yu Darvish | TOR | $9,200 | 20.76 | 2.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Triggs | SEA | $5,900 | 14.82 | 2.51 |
| Matt Harvey | CIN | $6,300 | 15.80 | 2.51 |
| Jason Vargas | NYY | $6,500 | 16.08 | 2.47 |
| Rick Porcello | BOS | $7,600 | 17.83 | 2.35 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,200 | 9.64 | 2.29 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $4,300 | 8.02 | 1.86 |
| Tyler Flowers | NYM | $3,600 | 7.78 | 2.16 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $3,600 | 7.59 | 2.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Rupp | HOU | $2,700 | 6.53 | 2.42 |
| John Hicks | CHW | $2,700 | 6.48 | 2.40 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,200 | 9.64 | 2.29 |
| Mike Zunino | TEX | $2,600 | 5.97 | 2.29 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Votto | PHI | $5,200 | 11.20 | 2.15 |
| Ryan Zimmerman | CHC | $4,900 | 9.79 | 2.00 |
| Miguel Cabrera | CHW | $4,200 | 9.68 | 2.30 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,800 | 9.35 | 1.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Lind | CHC | $2,900 | 7.44 | 2.57 |
| Matt Adams | NYM | $3,600 | 8.87 | 2.46 |
| John Hicks | CHW | $2,700 | 6.48 | 2.40 |
| Miguel Cabrera | CHW | $4,200 | 9.68 | 2.30 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,400 | 9.75 | 2.21 |
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $4,200 | 9.48 | 2.26 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,600 | 9.31 | 2.02 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $5,300 | 8.83 | 1.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $2,700 | 6.59 | 2.44 |
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $4,200 | 9.48 | 2.26 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,400 | 9.75 | 2.21 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $3,600 | 7.79 | 2.16 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,500 | 10.12 | 2.25 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $5,300 | 9.30 | 1.75 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,700 | 9.03 | 1.92 |
| Corey Seager | STL | $4,300 | 8.91 | 2.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aledmys Díaz | WSH | $2,800 | 6.91 | 2.47 |
| Allen Cordoba | SD | $2,500 | 6.18 | 2.47 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $3,100 | 7.37 | 2.38 |
| JT Riddle | ARZ | $3,000 | 6.92 | 2.31 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,600 | 10.99 | 2.39 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $5,100 | 9.27 | 1.82 |
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $4,700 | 8.80 | 1.87 |
| Adrián Béltre | TOR | $4,000 | 8.42 | 2.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $2,100 | 6.11 | 2.91 |
| Maikel Franco | HOU | $2,900 | 7.03 | 2.42 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,600 | 10.99 | 2.39 |
| Chase Headley | DET | $2,800 | 6.56 | 2.34 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Kemp | NYM | $4,600 | 11.31 | 2.46 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,500 | 10.96 | 1.99 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $5,200 | 10.89 | 2.09 |
| J.D. Martinez | CHW | $5,000 | 10.82 | 2.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Young Jr. | MIL | $2,400 | 8.34 | 3.48 |
| Kole Calhoun | MIL | $2,600 | 7.18 | 2.76 |
| Magneuris Sierra | WSH | $2,400 | 6.35 | 2.65 |
| Franchy Cordero | SD | $2,400 | 6.28 | 2.61 |
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.