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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 | Johnny Cueto |
| C | Cameron Rupp |
| 1B | Matt Carpenter |
| 2B | Brandon Drury |
| SS | Stephen Drew |
| 3B | Jake Lamb |
| OF One | José Martínez |
| OF Two | Andrew Benintendi |
| OF Three | Kyle Schwarber |
| Salary | $31,100 |
| Expected Points | 115.93 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnny Cueto | SF | $9,800 | 40.70 | 4.15 |
| Corey Kluber | LAA | $10,200 | 40.60 | 3.98 |
| Michael Pineda | DET | $8,700 | 33.92 | 3.90 |
| Ervin Santana | OAK | $9,500 | 30.74 | 3.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnny Cueto | SF | $9,800 | 40.70 | 4.15 |
| Corey Kluber | LAA | $10,200 | 40.60 | 3.98 |
| Brian Johnson | BOS | $6,900 | 27.10 | 3.93 |
| Michael Pineda | DET | $8,700 | 33.92 | 3.90 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,100 | 12.21 | 2.98 |
| Brian McCann | PIT | $3,400 | 11.41 | 3.35 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $4,000 | 10.18 | 2.54 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $4,000 | 10.18 | 2.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Rupp | HOU | $2,000 | 7.75 | 3.87 |
| Miguel Montero | ATL | $2,100 | 8.06 | 3.84 |
| Manny Piña | CLE | $2,300 | 8.57 | 3.73 |
| Russell Martin | KC | $2,300 | 8.53 | 3.71 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,500 | 13.73 | 3.05 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $3,300 | 13.51 | 4.09 |
| Ryan Zimmerman | CHC | $4,000 | 13.13 | 3.28 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,100 | 12.92 | 3.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $3,300 | 13.51 | 4.09 |
| Yonder Alonso | SEA | $3,200 | 12.16 | 3.80 |
| John Jaso | LAD | $2,500 | 9.31 | 3.72 |
| John Jaso | LAD | $2,500 | 9.31 | 3.72 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $3,900 | 13.47 | 3.45 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $3,700 | 12.61 | 3.41 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $3,600 | 11.66 | 3.24 |
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $3,100 | 11.02 | 3.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jed Lowrie | SEA | $2,400 | 9.48 | 3.95 |
| José Pirela | SD | $2,600 | 10.18 | 3.91 |
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $2,500 | 9.73 | 3.89 |
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $2,500 | 9.73 | 3.89 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,600 | 12.58 | 2.73 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $4,100 | 12.51 | 3.05 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $3,500 | 10.69 | 3.05 |
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $3,500 | 10.40 | 2.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Drew | CHC | $2,200 | 8.74 | 3.97 |
| Stephen Drew | CHC | $2,200 | 8.74 | 3.97 |
| José Iglesias | CHW | $2,300 | 7.64 | 3.32 |
| Orlando Arcia | CLE | $2,100 | 6.86 | 3.27 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $4,300 | 13.36 | 3.11 |
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $3,900 | 12.56 | 3.22 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $3,900 | 12.31 | 3.16 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $3,700 | 11.77 | 3.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmer Flores | CIN | $2,700 | 9.79 | 3.62 |
| Wilmer Flores | CIN | $2,700 | 9.79 | 3.62 |
| Kyle Seager | TEX | $3,400 | 11.31 | 3.33 |
| José Reyes | CIN | $2,600 | 8.59 | 3.30 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $4,600 | 15.70 | 3.41 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $4,800 | 15.02 | 3.13 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $5,100 | 14.54 | 2.85 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | ARZ | $3,700 | 13.66 | 3.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Martínez | WSH | $2,000 | 8.32 | 4.16 |
| José Martínez | WSH | $2,000 | 8.32 | 4.16 |
| Andrew Benintendi | BOS | $3,000 | 12.21 | 4.07 |
| Tyler Moore | ARZ | $2,200 | 8.72 | 3.96 |
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.