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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 | Elias Díaz |
| 1B | Sam Travis |
| 2B | Brian Dozier |
| SS | JT Riddle |
| 3B | Trevor Plouffe |
| OF One | Eric Young Jr. |
| OF Two | Carlos González |
| OF Three | Allen Cordoba |
| Salary | $41,100 |
| Expected Points | 99.84 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton Kershaw | STL | $12,800 | 29.21 | 2.28 |
| Stephen Strasburg | CHC | $11,400 | 23.58 | 2.07 |
| Yu Darvish | TOR | $10,500 | 19.70 | 1.88 |
| Rick Porcello | BOS | $7,300 | 17.35 | 2.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buck Farmer | CHW | $4,000 | 13.39 | 3.35 |
| Jason Vargas | NYY | $6,100 | 16.43 | 2.69 |
| Rick Porcello | BOS | $7,300 | 17.35 | 2.38 |
| Lance Lynn | WSH | $6,800 | 16.14 | 2.37 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Avila | CHW | $3,700 | 8.35 | 2.26 |
| Alex Avila | CHW | $3,700 | 8.35 | 2.26 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,600 | 8.21 | 1.78 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,600 | 8.21 | 1.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elias Díaz | LAD | $2,900 | 8.00 | 2.76 |
| Ryan Hanigan | TB | $2,800 | 6.69 | 2.39 |
| Sandy León | BOS | $2,700 | 6.31 | 2.34 |
| Sandy León | BOS | $2,700 | 6.31 | 2.34 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Reynolds | TB | $4,600 | 11.09 | 2.41 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,700 | 10.37 | 2.21 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,700 | 10.37 | 2.21 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,900 | 10.30 | 2.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Travis | BOS | $2,700 | 7.25 | 2.68 |
| Sam Travis | BOS | $2,700 | 7.25 | 2.68 |
| Tommy Joseph | HOU | $3,100 | 7.70 | 2.48 |
| Tommy Joseph | HOU | $3,100 | 7.70 | 2.48 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $5,500 | 10.76 | 1.96 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $5,500 | 10.76 | 1.96 |
| Jason Kipnis | LAA | $4,900 | 9.72 | 1.98 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $3,600 | 9.64 | 2.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $3,600 | 9.64 | 2.68 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $3,600 | 9.64 | 2.68 |
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $2,900 | 7.43 | 2.56 |
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $2,900 | 7.43 | 2.56 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $5,100 | 10.14 | 1.99 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $5,600 | 9.99 | 1.78 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $5,600 | 9.99 | 1.78 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,600 | 9.66 | 2.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JT Riddle | ARZ | $2,500 | 6.48 | 2.59 |
| Chad Pinder | SEA | $2,800 | 6.59 | 2.35 |
| Tyler Smith | TEX | $2,300 | 5.34 | 2.32 |
| Adam Rosales | SEA | $2,100 | 4.82 | 2.29 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,300 | 11.33 | 2.14 |
| Eduardo Núñez | SF | $4,700 | 10.78 | 2.29 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,800 | 10.61 | 2.21 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,800 | 10.61 | 2.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Plouffe | SEA | $2,300 | 5.84 | 2.54 |
| Matt Davidson | MIN | $2,900 | 6.96 | 2.40 |
| Matt Davidson | MIN | $2,900 | 6.96 | 2.40 |
| Eduardo Núñez | SF | $4,700 | 10.78 | 2.29 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,400 | 12.32 | 2.28 |
| George Springer | PIT | $5,700 | 11.70 | 2.05 |
| Eduardo Núñez | SF | $4,700 | 10.78 | 2.29 |
| J.D. Martinez | CHW | $5,200 | 10.70 | 2.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Young Jr. | MIL | $2,000 | 7.45 | 3.73 |
| Carlos González | TB | $3,600 | 9.72 | 2.70 |
| Kevin Pillar | KC | $2,900 | 7.46 | 2.57 |
| Alex Presley | CHW | $2,400 | 6.14 | 2.56 |
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.