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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 | Robbie Ray |
| C | Chris Herrmann |
| 1B | Matt Adams |
| 2B | Chase Utley |
| SS | Orlando Arcia |
| 3B | Jake Lamb |
| OF One | Brian Goodwin |
| OF Two | Keon Broxton |
| OF Three | Albert Almora Jr. |
| Salary | $31,500 |
| Expected Points | 117.52 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton Kershaw | STL | $12,300 | 44.22 | 3.59 |
| Corey Kluber | LAA | $10,800 | 42.92 | 3.97 |
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $10,300 | 37.72 | 3.66 |
| Jon Lester | ATL | $9,900 | 35.89 | 3.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerrit Cole | LAD | $8,400 | 33.53 | 3.99 |
| Corey Kluber | LAA | $10,800 | 42.92 | 3.97 |
| Lance Lynn | WSH | $7,400 | 28.85 | 3.90 |
| James Shields | MIN | $7,300 | 27.59 | 3.78 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $2,800 | 10.39 | 3.71 |
| Alex Avila | CHW | $3,100 | 10.18 | 3.28 |
| Alex Avila | CHW | $3,100 | 10.18 | 3.28 |
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $3,300 | 10.07 | 3.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $2,800 | 10.39 | 3.71 |
| Cameron Rupp | HOU | $2,100 | 7.69 | 3.66 |
| Russell Martin | KC | $2,700 | 9.80 | 3.63 |
| Bruce Maxwell | SEA | $2,200 | 7.68 | 3.49 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $4,100 | 15.70 | 3.83 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $4,100 | 15.70 | 3.83 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | LAA | $4,000 | 14.18 | 3.55 |
| Matt Adams | NYM | $3,500 | 14.09 | 4.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Adams | NYM | $3,500 | 14.09 | 4.03 |
| Brandon Moss | NYY | $2,300 | 8.81 | 3.83 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $4,100 | 15.70 | 3.83 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $4,100 | 15.70 | 3.83 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,000 | 13.16 | 3.29 |
| Jason Kipnis | LAA | $3,400 | 11.98 | 3.52 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,100 | 11.65 | 2.84 |
| Ian Happ | ATL | $3,600 | 11.42 | 3.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Utley | STL | $2,400 | 9.25 | 3.85 |
| Chase Utley | STL | $2,400 | 9.25 | 3.85 |
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $2,700 | 10.35 | 3.83 |
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $2,700 | 10.35 | 3.83 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $4,100 | 13.24 | 3.23 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,200 | 13.15 | 3.13 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $3,900 | 12.18 | 3.12 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $3,600 | 11.68 | 3.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando Arcia | CLE | $2,200 | 8.91 | 4.05 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $2,900 | 11.32 | 3.90 |
| José Peraza | PHI | $2,300 | 8.07 | 3.51 |
| Addison Russell | ATL | $3,100 | 10.49 | 3.38 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $3,900 | 13.45 | 3.45 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $3,600 | 12.25 | 3.40 |
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $3,800 | 12.04 | 3.17 |
| Justin Turner | STL | $3,800 | 11.92 | 3.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicholas Castellanos | CHW | $2,800 | 9.91 | 3.54 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $3,900 | 13.45 | 3.45 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $3,600 | 12.25 | 3.40 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $2,700 | 8.84 | 3.27 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $4,800 | 15.27 | 3.18 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $4,900 | 14.97 | 3.06 |
| George Springer | PIT | $4,000 | 13.93 | 3.48 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $3,800 | 13.07 | 3.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Goodwin | CHC | $2,400 | 10.95 | 4.56 |
| Keon Broxton | CLE | $2,700 | 11.64 | 4.31 |
| Lonnie Chisenhall | LAA | $2,900 | 12.15 | 4.19 |
| Albert Almora Jr. | ATL | $2,100 | 8.09 | 3.85 |
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.