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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 | Brad Peacock |
| C | Manny Piña |
| 1B | Jesús Aguilar |
| 2B | Tyler Wade |
| SS | José Peraza |
| 3B | Travis Shaw |
| OF One | José Martínez |
| OF Two | Matt Olson |
| OF Three | Andrew Benintendi |
| Salary | $27,900 |
| Expected Points | 110.58 |
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 | 52.62 | 4.21 |
| Corey Kluber | LAA | $11,200 | 45.23 | 4.04 |
| Brad Peacock | PIT | $7,600 | 35.04 | 4.61 |
| Jimmy Nelson | CLE | $8,700 | 33.91 | 3.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brad Peacock | PIT | $7,600 | 35.04 | 4.61 |
| Clayton Kershaw | STL | $12,500 | 52.62 | 4.21 |
| Corey Kluber | LAA | $11,200 | 45.23 | 4.04 |
| Jimmy Nelson | CLE | $8,700 | 33.91 | 3.90 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,000 | 12.95 | 3.24 |
| Alex Avila | CHW | $2,900 | 11.04 | 3.81 |
| Alex Avila | CHW | $2,900 | 11.04 | 3.81 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $2,800 | 10.44 | 3.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Piña | CLE | $2,300 | 10.18 | 4.43 |
| Robinson Chirinos | TOR | $2,200 | 8.97 | 4.08 |
| Alex Avila | CHW | $2,900 | 11.04 | 3.81 |
| Alex Avila | CHW | $2,900 | 11.04 | 3.81 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $4,100 | 15.07 | 3.67 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $4,100 | 15.07 | 3.67 |
| Justin Smoak | KC | $3,500 | 13.89 | 3.97 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,100 | 13.26 | 3.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesús Aguilar | CLE | $2,300 | 9.19 | 3.99 |
| Justin Smoak | KC | $3,500 | 13.89 | 3.97 |
| Justin Bour | ARZ | $3,100 | 11.54 | 3.72 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $4,100 | 15.07 | 3.67 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $3,900 | 12.69 | 3.25 |
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $3,400 | 12.55 | 3.69 |
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $3,400 | 12.55 | 3.69 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $3,200 | 11.69 | 3.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Wade | DET | $2,000 | 9.18 | 4.59 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $2,600 | 10.34 | 3.98 |
| Franklin Barreto | SEA | $2,100 | 8.01 | 3.81 |
| Ryan Goins | KC | $2,200 | 8.27 | 3.76 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | CHC | $3,900 | 12.83 | 3.29 |
| Corey Seager | STL | $3,900 | 12.76 | 3.27 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $3,600 | 11.93 | 3.31 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $4,100 | 11.89 | 2.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Torreyes | DET | $2,100 | 8.00 | 3.81 |
| Ronald Torreyes | DET | $2,100 | 8.00 | 3.81 |
| José Reyes | CIN | $2,300 | 8.13 | 3.53 |
| José Reyes | CIN | $2,300 | 8.13 | 3.53 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $3,800 | 15.30 | 4.03 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $3,200 | 12.83 | 4.01 |
| Jedd Gyorko | WSH | $3,400 | 12.73 | 3.74 |
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $3,900 | 12.03 | 3.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $3,800 | 15.30 | 4.03 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $3,200 | 12.83 | 4.01 |
| T.J. Rivera | CIN | $2,100 | 8.22 | 3.91 |
| T.J. Rivera | CIN | $2,100 | 8.22 | 3.91 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | DET | $4,900 | 15.54 | 3.17 |
| George Springer | PIT | $4,300 | 15.18 | 3.53 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $3,700 | 13.27 | 3.59 |
| Ryan Braun | CLE | $4,000 | 13.18 | 3.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Martínez | WSH | $2,300 | 9.70 | 4.22 |
| José Martínez | WSH | $2,300 | 9.70 | 4.22 |
| Matt Olson | SEA | $2,300 | 9.65 | 4.19 |
| Jon Jay | ATL | $2,000 | 8.00 | 4.00 |
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.