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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 | Daniel Descalso |
| SS | José Iglesias |
| 3B | Jake Lamb |
| OF One | Andrew Benintendi |
| OF Two | Bradley Zimmer |
| OF Three | Kyle Schwarber |
| Salary | $32,700 |
| Expected Points | 124.63 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Kluber | LAA | $10,500 | 45.06 | 4.29 |
| Ervin Santana | OAK | $9,200 | 37.28 | 4.05 |
| Julio Teheran | NYM | $8,200 | 30.16 | 3.68 |
| Michael Wacha | WSH | $7,300 | 30.02 | 4.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Kluber | LAA | $10,500 | 45.06 | 4.29 |
| Michael Wacha | WSH | $7,300 | 30.02 | 4.11 |
| Ervin Santana | OAK | $9,200 | 37.28 | 4.05 |
| Brad Peacock | PIT | $7,000 | 27.99 | 4.00 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $3,500 | 11.47 | 3.28 |
| Brian McCann | PIT | $3,400 | 10.53 | 3.10 |
| Manny Piña | CLE | $2,400 | 9.53 | 3.97 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $4,100 | 9.30 | 2.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Barnes | STL | $2,000 | 8.07 | 4.04 |
| Manny Piña | CLE | $2,400 | 9.53 | 3.97 |
| Russell Martin | KC | $2,400 | 9.16 | 3.81 |
| Russell Martin | KC | $2,400 | 9.16 | 3.81 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Thames | CLE | $3,000 | 13.58 | 4.53 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $3,000 | 13.58 | 4.53 |
| Ryan Zimmerman | CHC | $4,000 | 13.50 | 3.38 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,200 | 13.49 | 3.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Thames | CLE | $3,000 | 13.58 | 4.53 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $3,000 | 13.58 | 4.53 |
| Matt Adams | NYM | $2,700 | 11.79 | 4.37 |
| Matt Adams | NYM | $2,700 | 11.79 | 4.37 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $3,800 | 13.86 | 3.65 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $3,800 | 13.51 | 3.55 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $3,500 | 12.23 | 3.49 |
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $3,300 | 11.98 | 3.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jed Lowrie | SEA | $2,300 | 8.94 | 3.89 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $2,400 | 8.84 | 3.68 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $2,400 | 8.84 | 3.68 |
| Jason Kipnis | LAA | $3,200 | 11.75 | 3.67 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,200 | 13.94 | 3.32 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $4,100 | 13.16 | 3.21 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $3,500 | 11.04 | 3.15 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $3,700 | 10.96 | 2.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Iglesias | CHW | $2,200 | 8.43 | 3.83 |
| Orlando Arcia | CLE | $2,300 | 7.98 | 3.47 |
| Eric Sogard | CLE | $3,100 | 10.31 | 3.33 |
| Eric Sogard | CLE | $3,100 | 10.31 | 3.33 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,200 | 14.11 | 3.36 |
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $4,400 | 13.74 | 3.12 |
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $4,400 | 13.20 | 3.00 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,000 | 13.08 | 3.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicholas Castellanos | CHW | $2,800 | 10.54 | 3.76 |
| Mike Moustakas | NYY | $3,100 | 11.59 | 3.74 |
| Josh Harrison | LAD | $3,000 | 10.42 | 3.47 |
| Josh Harrison | LAD | $3,000 | 10.42 | 3.47 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $4,500 | 16.35 | 3.63 |
| J.D. Martinez | CHW | $4,300 | 14.12 | 3.28 |
| Michael Conforto | CIN | $4,000 | 13.48 | 3.37 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $4,500 | 13.46 | 2.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Benintendi | BOS | $2,900 | 12.01 | 4.14 |
| Bradley Zimmer | LAA | $3,000 | 11.75 | 3.92 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $2,900 | 11.31 | 3.90 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $2,900 | 11.31 | 3.90 |
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.