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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 | Jon Lester |
| P Two | Clayton Kershaw |
| C | Welington Castillo |
| 1B | Matt Adams |
| 2B | Daniel Murphy |
| SS | Corey Seager |
| 3B | Maikel Franco |
| OF One | Jaycob Brugman |
| OF Two | Franchy Cordero |
| OF Three | Matt Adams |
| Salary | $47,600 |
| Expected Points | 103.5 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton Kershaw | STL | $12,900 | 30.49 | 2.36 |
| David Price | BOS | $10,100 | 19.78 | 1.96 |
| Jon Lester | ATL | $8,800 | 18.91 | 2.15 |
| Jason Vargas | NYY | $8,300 | 17.60 | 2.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lance Lynn | WSH | $6,500 | 15.72 | 2.42 |
| Clayton Kershaw | STL | $12,900 | 30.49 | 2.36 |
| Zack Wheeler | CIN | $7,300 | 16.52 | 2.26 |
| Buck Farmer | CHW | $6,900 | 15.54 | 2.25 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $5,100 | 9.31 | 1.83 |
| Brian McCann | PIT | $4,400 | 8.82 | 2.00 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $4,400 | 8.19 | 1.86 |
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $4,200 | 7.82 | 1.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Hedges | SD | $2,600 | 6.02 | 2.31 |
| Welington Castillo | BAL | $3,300 | 7.61 | 2.31 |
| Elias Díaz | LAD | $2,900 | 6.51 | 2.24 |
| Cameron Rupp | HOU | $2,600 | 5.66 | 2.18 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Zimmerman | CHC | $5,000 | 10.46 | 2.09 |
| Justin Smoak | KC | $5,000 | 9.99 | 2.00 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $4,800 | 9.82 | 2.04 |
| Mitch Moreland | BOS | $4,600 | 9.79 | 2.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Adams | NYM | $3,500 | 8.28 | 2.36 |
| Trey Mancini | BAL | $3,300 | 7.74 | 2.35 |
| Hanley Ramirez | BOS | $3,600 | 8.40 | 2.33 |
| Yonder Alonso | SEA | $4,100 | 9.57 | 2.33 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,700 | 10.68 | 2.27 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,300 | 10.17 | 2.36 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,600 | 10.12 | 2.20 |
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $4,400 | 9.78 | 2.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,300 | 10.17 | 2.36 |
| Wilmer Flores | CIN | $3,100 | 7.19 | 2.32 |
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $3,200 | 7.36 | 2.30 |
| Ian Happ | ATL | $3,300 | 7.59 | 2.30 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | CHC | $5,400 | 11.17 | 2.07 |
| Corey Seager | STL | $4,200 | 10.16 | 2.42 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $4,900 | 10.03 | 2.05 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $4,300 | 8.54 | 1.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | STL | $4,200 | 10.16 | 2.42 |
| José Reyes | CIN | $2,800 | 6.68 | 2.38 |
| Addison Russell | ATL | $2,800 | 6.47 | 2.31 |
| Eric Sogard | CLE | $3,200 | 7.32 | 2.29 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $4,700 | 10.92 | 2.32 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,100 | 9.63 | 2.35 |
| Kyle Seager | TEX | $4,100 | 9.46 | 2.31 |
| Eduardo Núñez | SF | $4,700 | 9.19 | 1.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maikel Franco | HOU | $2,400 | 6.60 | 2.75 |
| José Reyes | CIN | $2,800 | 6.68 | 2.38 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,100 | 9.63 | 2.35 |
| Rio Ruiz | NYM | $2,500 | 5.88 | 2.35 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $5,300 | 11.34 | 2.14 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,500 | 10.88 | 1.98 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $5,600 | 10.65 | 1.90 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $4,600 | 10.60 | 2.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaycob Brugman | SEA | $2,200 | 6.33 | 2.88 |
| Franchy Cordero | SD | $2,500 | 6.83 | 2.73 |
| Mark Trumbo | BAL | $3,400 | 8.87 | 2.61 |
| Ryan Raburn | CHC | $2,000 | 5.08 | 2.54 |
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.