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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 | Buck Farmer |
| C | Russell Martin |
| 1B | Matt Adams |
| 2B | Robinson Canó |
| SS | Allen Cordoba |
| 3B | Josh Donaldson |
| OF One | Mallex Smith |
| OF Two | Andrew Benintendi |
| OF Three | Tyler Moore |
| Salary | $28,600 |
| Expected Points | 107.65 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton Kershaw | STL | $12,500 | 48.88 | 3.91 |
| David Price | BOS | $9,300 | 35.16 | 3.78 |
| Jon Lester | ATL | $9,400 | 32.41 | 3.45 |
| Jason Vargas | NYY | $8,500 | 31.56 | 3.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buck Farmer | CHW | $6,700 | 29.41 | 4.39 |
| Brad Peacock | PIT | $7,000 | 27.39 | 3.91 |
| Clayton Kershaw | STL | $12,500 | 48.88 | 3.91 |
| David Price | BOS | $9,300 | 35.16 | 3.78 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,100 | 12.32 | 3.00 |
| Brian McCann | PIT | $3,600 | 11.63 | 3.23 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $4,000 | 10.57 | 2.64 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $4,000 | 10.57 | 2.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Martin | KC | $2,300 | 8.79 | 3.82 |
| Russell Martin | KC | $2,300 | 8.79 | 3.82 |
| Cameron Rupp | HOU | $2,000 | 7.57 | 3.78 |
| Elias Díaz | LAD | $2,400 | 8.65 | 3.60 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Zimmerman | CHC | $4,000 | 13.68 | 3.42 |
| Justin Smoak | KC | $3,900 | 13.14 | 3.37 |
| Mitch Moreland | BOS | $3,500 | 12.96 | 3.70 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,100 | 12.65 | 3.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Adams | NYM | $2,700 | 10.90 | 4.04 |
| Matt Adams | NYM | $2,700 | 10.90 | 4.04 |
| Yonder Alonso | SEA | $3,200 | 12.02 | 3.76 |
| Mitch Moreland | BOS | $3,500 | 12.96 | 3.70 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $3,800 | 13.68 | 3.60 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $3,800 | 13.17 | 3.47 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $3,600 | 13.15 | 3.65 |
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $3,100 | 12.85 | 4.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $3,100 | 12.85 | 4.14 |
| Jed Lowrie | SEA | $2,400 | 9.68 | 4.03 |
| Chase Utley | STL | $2,600 | 10.22 | 3.93 |
| Chase Utley | STL | $2,600 | 10.22 | 3.93 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,400 | 14.21 | 3.23 |
| Corey Seager | STL | $3,700 | 13.47 | 3.64 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $4,200 | 13.04 | 3.10 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $3,400 | 11.09 | 3.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | STL | $3,700 | 13.47 | 3.64 |
| Orlando Arcia | CLE | $2,100 | 7.36 | 3.51 |
| J.J. Hardy | BAL | $2,300 | 7.59 | 3.30 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $3,400 | 11.09 | 3.26 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $4,300 | 14.62 | 3.40 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $3,800 | 12.41 | 3.27 |
| Kyle Seager | TEX | $3,300 | 12.35 | 3.74 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,000 | 12.18 | 3.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Seager | TEX | $3,300 | 12.35 | 3.74 |
| Logan Forsythe | STL | $2,400 | 8.45 | 3.52 |
| Logan Forsythe | STL | $2,400 | 8.45 | 3.52 |
| Wilmer Flores | CIN | $2,700 | 9.43 | 3.49 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $4,500 | 15.03 | 3.34 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $4,900 | 14.09 | 2.88 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $5,000 | 14.06 | 2.81 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $3,700 | 13.89 | 3.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Benintendi | BOS | $2,800 | 12.46 | 4.45 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $2,700 | 12.01 | 4.45 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $2,700 | 12.01 | 4.45 |
| Mitch Haniger | TEX | $3,000 | 11.92 | 3.97 |
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.