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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 | Corey Kluber |
| C | James McCann |
| 1B | Miguel Cabrera |
| 2B | Brad Miller |
| SS | Jorge Polanco |
| 3B | Matt Chapman |
| OF One | Jaycob Brugman |
| OF Two | Robbie Grossman |
| OF Three | Adam Engel |
| Salary | $48,500 |
| Expected Points | 115.91 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton Kershaw | STL | $13,600 | 33.44 | 2.46 |
| Corey Kluber | LAA | $12,400 | 30.41 | 2.45 |
| Lance McCullers Jr. | PIT | $10,400 | 22.78 | 2.19 |
| Stephen Strasburg | CHC | $11,300 | 22.18 | 1.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton Kershaw | STL | $13,600 | 33.44 | 2.46 |
| Corey Kluber | LAA | $12,400 | 30.41 | 2.45 |
| Matthew Boyd | CHW | $5,500 | 12.35 | 2.24 |
| Dylan Bundy | BAL | $6,400 | 14.06 | 2.20 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,700 | 9.12 | 1.94 |
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $4,000 | 8.57 | 2.14 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $3,900 | 8.10 | 2.08 |
| Evan Gattis | PIT | $4,400 | 7.99 | 1.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James McCann | CHW | $2,700 | 7.26 | 2.69 |
| Bruce Maxwell | SEA | $2,600 | 6.56 | 2.52 |
| Omar Narváez | MIN | $2,800 | 6.56 | 2.34 |
| Sandy Leon | BOS | $2,400 | 5.59 | 2.33 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Votto | PHI | $5,300 | 10.43 | 1.97 |
| José Abreu | MIN | $4,500 | 9.99 | 2.22 |
| Mark Reynolds | TB | $4,900 | 9.78 | 2.00 |
| Justin Bour | ARZ | $4,900 | 9.72 | 1.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Cabrera | CHW | $3,700 | 9.44 | 2.55 |
| Wilmer Flores | CIN | $2,700 | 6.81 | 2.52 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $4,100 | 9.62 | 2.35 |
| Brandon Belt | SF | $3,700 | 8.48 | 2.29 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Taylor | STL | $4,900 | 10.60 | 2.16 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $5,400 | 10.39 | 1.92 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,300 | 10.06 | 2.34 |
| Josh Harrison | LAD | $4,800 | 9.68 | 2.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,300 | 10.06 | 2.34 |
| Dee Gordon | ARZ | $4,000 | 8.82 | 2.21 |
| César Hernández | HOU | $3,700 | 8.15 | 2.20 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $4,900 | 10.60 | 2.16 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jean Segura | TEX | $4,400 | 9.12 | 2.07 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $4,300 | 8.84 | 2.05 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,200 | 8.78 | 2.09 |
| Corey Seager | STL | $5,200 | 8.64 | 1.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jorge Polanco | OAK | $2,600 | 6.18 | 2.38 |
| Andrelton Simmons | MIL | $3,200 | 6.99 | 2.18 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $3,100 | 6.67 | 2.15 |
| Tyler Saladino | MIN | $2,900 | 6.08 | 2.10 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,800 | 11.44 | 1.97 |
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $4,600 | 9.91 | 2.15 |
| Josh Harrison | LAD | $4,800 | 9.68 | 2.02 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,900 | 9.63 | 1.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Chapman | SEA | $2,000 | 7.22 | 3.61 |
| Miguel Gómez | SF | $2,000 | 5.44 | 2.72 |
| Wilmer Flores | CIN | $2,700 | 6.81 | 2.52 |
| Jedd Gyorko | WSH | $3,600 | 8.31 | 2.31 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,800 | 12.70 | 2.19 |
| Andrew McCutchen | LAD | $5,400 | 11.50 | 2.13 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,300 | 11.42 | 2.15 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $5,400 | 11.39 | 2.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaycob Brugman | SEA | $2,000 | 5.39 | 2.69 |
| Robbie Grossman | OAK | $3,200 | 7.69 | 2.40 |
| Jay Bruce | CIN | $3,700 | 8.76 | 2.37 |
| Hyun Soo Kim | BAL | $2,500 | 5.89 | 2.36 |
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.