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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 | CC Sabathia |
| C | Wilson Ramos |
| 1B | Wil Myers |
| 2B | Jonathan Villar |
| SS | Tim Beckham |
| 3B | Matt Chapman |
| OF One | A.J. Pollock |
| OF Two | Hunter Renfroe |
| OF Three | Yasiel Puig |
| Salary | $25,669 |
| Expected Points | 99.47 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Kluber | LAA | $12,000 | 46.91 | 3.91 |
| Clayton Kershaw | STL | $12,400 | 44.86 | 3.62 |
| Michael Fulmer | CHW | $9,700 | 37.20 | 3.84 |
| Jimmy Nelson | CLE | $9,000 | 35.67 | 3.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CC Sabathia | DET | $7,600 | 33.37 | 4.39 |
| Brad Peacock | PIT | $8,400 | 34.86 | 4.15 |
| Mark Leiter Jr. | HOU | $6,500 | 26.22 | 4.03 |
| Jameson Taillon | LAD | $8,600 | 34.23 | 3.98 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $3,700 | 11.50 | 3.11 |
| Alex Avila | CHW | $3,000 | 10.28 | 3.43 |
| Alex Avila | CHW | $3,000 | 10.28 | 3.43 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,300 | 10.01 | 3.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Héctor Sánchez | SD | $1,776 | 7.01 | 3.94 |
| Stephen Vogt | CLE | $2,300 | 8.75 | 3.80 |
| Russell Martin | KC | $2,400 | 8.93 | 3.72 |
| Carlos Ruiz | TEX | $2,000 | 7.16 | 3.58 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,900 | 15.28 | 3.12 |
| Miguel Cabrera | CHW | $4,000 | 13.95 | 3.49 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $3,500 | 13.54 | 3.87 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | LAA | $3,800 | 13.42 | 3.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wil Myers | SD | $2,017 | 9.55 | 4.73 |
| Luke Voit | WSH | $2,200 | 9.22 | 4.19 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $3,500 | 13.54 | 3.87 |
| Brandon Moss | NYY | $2,200 | 8.35 | 3.80 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $3,900 | 12.80 | 3.28 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $3,900 | 12.17 | 3.12 |
| Ian Kinsler | CHW | $3,200 | 11.86 | 3.71 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $3,000 | 11.74 | 3.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $3,000 | 11.74 | 3.91 |
| Ian Kinsler | CHW | $3,200 | 11.86 | 3.71 |
| Josh Harrison | LAD | $2,900 | 10.65 | 3.67 |
| Josh Harrison | LAD | $2,900 | 10.65 | 3.67 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $4,200 | 12.61 | 3.00 |
| Zack Cozart | PHI | $3,900 | 12.21 | 3.13 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $3,600 | 12.00 | 3.33 |
| Corey Seager | STL | $4,000 | 11.59 | 2.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Reyes | CIN | $2,400 | 8.99 | 3.74 |
| José Reyes | CIN | $2,400 | 8.99 | 3.74 |
| Erick Aybar | SD | $1,776 | 6.61 | 3.72 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $2,800 | 10.24 | 3.66 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,800 | 14.98 | 3.12 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $3,800 | 13.13 | 3.45 |
| Justin Turner | STL | $3,500 | 13.07 | 3.73 |
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $3,700 | 11.84 | 3.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Chapman | SEA | $2,000 | 9.03 | 4.51 |
| Matt Davidson | MIN | $2,500 | 10.30 | 4.12 |
| Matt Davidson | MIN | $2,500 | 10.30 | 4.12 |
| Cory Spangenberg | SD | $1,776 | 7.19 | 4.05 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $4,600 | 15.41 | 3.35 |
| Adam Duvall | PHI | $4,300 | 14.39 | 3.35 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $4,800 | 14.26 | 2.97 |
| J.D. Martinez | CHW | $3,900 | 14.21 | 3.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Renfroe | SD | $1,776 | 7.83 | 4.41 |
| Max Kepler | OAK | $2,600 | 11.16 | 4.29 |
| Keon Broxton | CLE | $2,500 | 10.35 | 4.14 |
| Yasiel Puig | STL | $2,400 | 9.57 | 3.99 |
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.