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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 | Michael Pineda |
| C | Cameron Rupp |
| 1B | Matt Adams |
| 2B | Jonathan Villar |
| SS | Corey Seager |
| 3B | Nolan Arenado |
| OF One | Andrew Benintendi |
| OF Two | Nick Markakis |
| OF Three | Kevin Kiermaier |
| Salary | $31,300 |
| Expected Points | 110.04 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton Kershaw | STL | $12,400 | 45.66 | 3.68 |
| Stephen Strasburg | CHC | $11,200 | 44.44 | 3.97 |
| Dallas Keuchel | PIT | $10,300 | 38.12 | 3.70 |
| Yu Darvish | TOR | $9,900 | 37.75 | 3.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Pineda | DET | $8,500 | 33.85 | 3.98 |
| Stephen Strasburg | CHC | $11,200 | 44.44 | 3.97 |
| Yu Darvish | TOR | $9,900 | 37.75 | 3.81 |
| Dallas Keuchel | PIT | $10,300 | 38.12 | 3.70 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $3,400 | 12.78 | 3.76 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,800 | 10.39 | 2.73 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,800 | 10.39 | 2.73 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $3,300 | 10.01 | 3.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Rupp | HOU | $2,200 | 8.67 | 3.94 |
| Sandy León | BOS | $2,100 | 8.27 | 3.94 |
| John Hicks | CHW | $2,200 | 8.38 | 3.81 |
| John Hicks | CHW | $2,200 | 8.38 | 3.81 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,300 | 15.02 | 3.49 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,400 | 12.59 | 2.86 |
| Miguel Cabrera | CHW | $4,200 | 12.54 | 2.99 |
| Ryan Zimmerman | CHC | $4,000 | 12.53 | 3.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Adams | NYM | $2,600 | 11.74 | 4.52 |
| Matt Adams | NYM | $2,600 | 11.74 | 4.52 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $1,600 | 6.78 | 4.24 |
| Jesús Aguilar | CLE | $1,500 | 5.85 | 3.90 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $3,600 | 12.64 | 3.51 |
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $3,600 | 12.33 | 3.42 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,000 | 12.21 | 3.05 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $3,500 | 11.48 | 3.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $1,700 | 6.72 | 3.95 |
| Brandon Phillips | NYM | $2,600 | 10.16 | 3.91 |
| Chase Utley | STL | $2,500 | 9.43 | 3.77 |
| Chase Utley | STL | $2,500 | 9.43 | 3.77 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | CHC | $3,800 | 12.73 | 3.35 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $3,800 | 12.18 | 3.20 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $3,400 | 11.72 | 3.45 |
| Corey Seager | STL | $3,500 | 11.54 | 3.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $3,000 | 11.18 | 3.73 |
| Tim Anderson | MIN | $2,700 | 9.51 | 3.52 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $3,000 | 10.50 | 3.50 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $3,400 | 11.72 | 3.45 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $3,900 | 14.35 | 3.68 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,100 | 12.14 | 2.96 |
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $3,900 | 11.70 | 3.00 |
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $4,000 | 11.11 | 2.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $3,900 | 14.35 | 3.68 |
| Mike Moustakas | NYY | $3,000 | 10.69 | 3.56 |
| Wilmer Flores | CIN | $2,500 | 8.76 | 3.50 |
| Wilmer Flores | CIN | $2,500 | 8.76 | 3.50 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $4,300 | 14.50 | 3.37 |
| Matt Kemp | NYM | $3,800 | 14.49 | 3.81 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $4,300 | 14.45 | 3.36 |
| J.D. Martinez | CHW | $4,100 | 14.26 | 3.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Benintendi | BOS | $3,100 | 12.29 | 3.96 |
| Nick Markakis | NYM | $2,700 | 10.67 | 3.95 |
| Scott Schebler | PHI | $3,100 | 11.97 | 3.86 |
| Keon Broxton | CLE | $1,700 | 6.50 | 3.82 |
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.