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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 | Manny Piña |
| 1B | Kendrys Morales |
| 2B | Javier Báez |
| SS | Johan Camargo |
| 3B | Kris Bryant |
| OF One | Lonnie Chisenhall |
| OF Two | Mallex Smith |
| OF Three | Mookie Betts |
| Salary | $32,200 |
| Expected Points | 119.14 |
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 | 48.02 | 3.84 |
| Corey Kluber | LAA | $10,300 | 39.29 | 3.81 |
| Johnny Cueto | SF | $9,700 | 38.98 | 4.02 |
| Jon Lester | ATL | $9,900 | 37.28 | 3.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnny Cueto | SF | $9,700 | 38.98 | 4.02 |
| Clayton Kershaw | STL | $12,500 | 48.02 | 3.84 |
| Corey Kluber | LAA | $10,300 | 39.29 | 3.81 |
| Jon Lester | ATL | $9,900 | 37.28 | 3.77 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,700 | 10.31 | 2.79 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,700 | 10.31 | 2.79 |
| Alex Avila | CHW | $3,600 | 10.09 | 2.80 |
| Alex Avila | CHW | $3,600 | 10.09 | 2.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Piña | CLE | $2,200 | 9.44 | 4.29 |
| Russell Martin | KC | $2,200 | 9.18 | 4.17 |
| Russell Martin | KC | $2,200 | 9.18 | 4.17 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $2,400 | 9.22 | 3.84 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Zimmerman | CHC | $3,900 | 13.53 | 3.47 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $3,800 | 13.20 | 3.47 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $3,800 | 13.20 | 3.47 |
| Justin Smoak | KC | $3,700 | 12.78 | 3.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kendrys Morales | KC | $3,300 | 12.22 | 3.70 |
| Brandon Belt | SF | $3,000 | 10.73 | 3.58 |
| Brandon Belt | SF | $3,000 | 10.73 | 3.58 |
| Justin Bour | ARZ | $3,500 | 12.30 | 3.51 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,300 | 14.02 | 3.26 |
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $3,300 | 12.04 | 3.65 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,200 | 12.03 | 2.86 |
| Dee Gordon | ARZ | $3,200 | 11.06 | 3.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javier Báez | ATL | $2,100 | 9.47 | 4.51 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $2,100 | 9.47 | 4.51 |
| Chase Utley | STL | $2,300 | 9.06 | 3.94 |
| Chase Utley | STL | $2,300 | 9.06 | 3.94 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $4,300 | 12.43 | 2.89 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $3,400 | 11.84 | 3.48 |
| Corey Seager | STL | $3,700 | 11.71 | 3.16 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $3,100 | 11.21 | 3.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johan Camargo | NYM | $2,000 | 7.36 | 3.68 |
| Johan Camargo | NYM | $2,000 | 7.36 | 3.68 |
| Chase d’Arnaud | SD | $2,000 | 7.32 | 3.66 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $3,100 | 11.21 | 3.62 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $3,800 | 13.54 | 3.56 |
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $3,900 | 12.62 | 3.24 |
| Mike Moustakas | NYY | $3,600 | 11.93 | 3.31 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $3,600 | 11.58 | 3.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $3,800 | 13.54 | 3.56 |
| Kyle Seager | TEX | $3,200 | 11.34 | 3.54 |
| Mike Moustakas | NYY | $3,600 | 11.93 | 3.31 |
| Adrián Béltre | TOR | $3,300 | 10.78 | 3.27 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $4,100 | 14.09 | 3.44 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $4,100 | 14.09 | 3.44 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $3,800 | 13.94 | 3.67 |
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $4,600 | 13.53 | 2.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lonnie Chisenhall | LAA | $2,700 | 10.99 | 4.07 |
| Derek Fisher | PIT | $2,200 | 8.23 | 3.74 |
| Albert Almora Jr. | ATL | $2,200 | 8.20 | 3.73 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $3,800 | 13.94 | 3.67 |
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.