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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 | Clayton Kershaw |
| P Two | Dinelson Lamet |
| C | Matt Wieters |
| 1B | Mitch Moreland |
| 2B | Scooter Gennett |
| SS | Ramón Torres |
| 3B | Travis Shaw |
| OF One | Matt Olson |
| OF Two | Hunter Renfroe |
| OF Three | Curtis Granderson |
| Salary | $47,900 |
| Expected Points | 111.99 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton Kershaw | STL | $13,300 | 32.88 | 2.47 |
| Corey Kluber | LAA | $12,600 | 26.85 | 2.13 |
| Brad Peacock | PIT | $9,700 | 20.56 | 2.12 |
| Michael Fulmer | CHW | $9,400 | 18.70 | 1.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton Kershaw | STL | $13,300 | 32.88 | 2.47 |
| Dinelson Lamet | SD | $7,000 | 16.78 | 2.40 |
| Jameson Taillon | LAD | $7,500 | 17.23 | 2.30 |
| Seth Lugo | CIN | $6,600 | 14.48 | 2.19 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $5,100 | 9.81 | 1.92 |
| Alex Avila | CHW | $4,000 | 8.33 | 2.08 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $4,100 | 7.97 | 1.94 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $3,700 | 7.85 | 2.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Wieters | CHC | $3,000 | 6.93 | 2.31 |
| Manny Piña | CLE | $3,500 | 7.85 | 2.24 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $3,700 | 7.85 | 2.12 |
| Yan Gomes | LAA | $2,700 | 5.66 | 2.09 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $5,500 | 11.32 | 2.06 |
| Justin Smoak | KC | $4,300 | 10.63 | 2.47 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,600 | 10.04 | 2.18 |
| Mitch Moreland | BOS | $4,000 | 9.93 | 2.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitch Moreland | BOS | $4,000 | 9.93 | 2.48 |
| Justin Smoak | KC | $4,300 | 10.63 | 2.47 |
| Miguel Cabrera | CHW | $3,800 | 9.27 | 2.44 |
| Kendrys Morales | KC | $3,700 | 8.67 | 2.34 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $5,100 | 9.88 | 1.94 |
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $4,300 | 9.34 | 2.17 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,600 | 8.96 | 1.95 |
| Jason Kipnis | LAA | $4,000 | 8.59 | 2.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Reynolds | CIN | $2,600 | 5.89 | 2.27 |
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $4,300 | 9.34 | 2.17 |
| Ryan Goins | KC | $2,900 | 6.30 | 2.17 |
| Jason Kipnis | LAA | $4,000 | 8.59 | 2.15 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | CHC | $5,100 | 10.26 | 2.01 |
| Corey Seager | STL | $5,300 | 9.70 | 1.83 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $5,200 | 9.10 | 1.75 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,400 | 9.06 | 2.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ramón Torres | NYY | $2,000 | 5.43 | 2.72 |
| Carlos Asuaje | SD | $2,400 | 6.00 | 2.50 |
| Tyler Wade | DET | $2,700 | 6.53 | 2.42 |
| JT Riddle | ARZ | $2,300 | 5.36 | 2.33 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $4,800 | 11.82 | 2.46 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $4,200 | 9.69 | 2.31 |
| Jedd Gyorko | WSH | $4,300 | 9.15 | 2.13 |
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $4,300 | 9.09 | 2.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johan Camargo | NYM | $2,500 | 6.14 | 2.46 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $4,800 | 11.82 | 2.46 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $4,200 | 9.69 | 2.31 |
| Deven Marrero | BOS | $2,500 | 5.72 | 2.29 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | DET | $5,700 | 11.81 | 2.07 |
| George Springer | PIT | $5,400 | 11.49 | 2.13 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $5,500 | 11.32 | 2.06 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,000 | 10.21 | 2.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | SEA | $2,600 | 7.40 | 2.84 |
| Hunter Renfroe | SD | $2,900 | 7.66 | 2.64 |
| José Bautista | KC | $4,100 | 9.79 | 2.39 |
| Michael A. Taylor | CHC | $3,900 | 9.14 | 2.34 |
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.