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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 | Joe Ross |
| C | Gary Sánchez |
| 1B | Joey Gallo |
| 2B | DJ LeMahieu |
| SS | José Peraza |
| 3B | Freddie Freeman |
| OF One | Clint Frazier |
| OF Two | Kyle Schwarber |
| OF Three | Grégor Blanco |
| Salary | $30,700 |
| Expected Points | 121.58 |
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 | 48.81 | 3.90 |
| Corey Kluber | LAA | $11,800 | 44.06 | 3.73 |
| Yu Darvish | TOR | $9,400 | 40.57 | 4.32 |
| Joe Ross | CHC | $8,600 | 39.66 | 4.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Ross | CHC | $8,600 | 39.66 | 4.61 |
| Lance Lynn | WSH | $7,200 | 32.76 | 4.55 |
| Yu Darvish | TOR | $9,400 | 40.57 | 4.32 |
| Jerad Eickhoff | HOU | $6,600 | 28.07 | 4.25 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $3,500 | 12.38 | 3.54 |
| Russell Martin | KC | $2,900 | 9.68 | 3.34 |
| Robinson Chirinos | TOR | $2,600 | 9.55 | 3.67 |
| Omar Narváez | MIN | $3,100 | 9.33 | 3.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robinson Chirinos | TOR | $2,600 | 9.55 | 3.67 |
| Yadier Molina | WSH | $2,500 | 9.19 | 3.67 |
| Austin Barnes | STL | $2,500 | 8.97 | 3.59 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $3,500 | 12.38 | 3.54 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Abreu | MIN | $4,400 | 15.03 | 3.42 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,200 | 12.07 | 2.87 |
| Ryan Zimmerman | CHC | $3,400 | 12.06 | 3.55 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $3,600 | 11.86 | 3.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Gallo | TOR | $2,500 | 11.59 | 4.63 |
| Joey Gallo | TOR | $2,500 | 11.59 | 4.63 |
| Jesús Aguilar | CLE | $2,300 | 8.89 | 3.86 |
| Luke Voit | WSH | $2,600 | 9.74 | 3.74 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $3,400 | 13.83 | 4.07 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,300 | 13.35 | 3.10 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $3,200 | 12.51 | 3.91 |
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $3,600 | 11.97 | 3.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $3,400 | 13.83 | 4.07 |
| Josh Harrison | LAD | $2,600 | 10.38 | 3.99 |
| Josh Harrison | LAD | $2,600 | 10.38 | 3.99 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $3,200 | 12.51 | 3.91 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $4,300 | 13.22 | 3.07 |
| Jean Segura | TEX | $3,800 | 12.31 | 3.24 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $3,200 | 10.85 | 3.39 |
| Pat Valaika | TB | $3,400 | 10.70 | 3.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Peraza | PHI | $2,200 | 9.03 | 4.10 |
| José Peraza | PHI | $2,200 | 9.03 | 4.10 |
| José Reyes | CIN | $2,400 | 8.21 | 3.42 |
| José Reyes | CIN | $2,400 | 8.21 | 3.42 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,700 | 15.88 | 3.38 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $3,600 | 14.73 | 4.09 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $3,600 | 14.73 | 4.09 |
| Todd Frazier | MIN | $4,200 | 13.61 | 3.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $3,600 | 14.73 | 4.09 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $3,600 | 14.73 | 4.09 |
| Eugenio Suárez | PHI | $2,900 | 11.58 | 3.99 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $3,000 | 11.89 | 3.96 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | DET | $4,900 | 14.95 | 3.05 |
| George Springer | PIT | $4,500 | 14.66 | 3.26 |
| Nelson Cruz | TEX | $4,000 | 13.87 | 3.47 |
| Avisaíl García | MIN | $3,800 | 13.72 | 3.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clint Frazier | DET | $2,200 | 10.10 | 4.59 |
| Kyle Schwarber | ATL | $2,300 | 9.57 | 4.16 |
| Max Kepler | OAK | $2,800 | 11.53 | 4.12 |
| Shin-soo Choo | TOR | $3,100 | 12.09 | 3.90 |
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.