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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 | Corey Kluber |
| C | James McCann |
| 1B | Joey Votto |
| 2B | Whit Merrifield |
| SS | Elvis Andrus |
| 3B | Matt Chapman |
| OF One | Clint Frazier |
| OF Two | Brandon Guyer |
| OF Three | Abraham Almonte |
| Salary | $32,300 |
| Expected Points | 123.71 |
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 | 54.69 | 4.37 |
| Corey Kluber | LAA | $11,300 | 50.73 | 4.49 |
| Lance McCullers Jr. | PIT | $8,900 | 39.56 | 4.44 |
| José Quintana | ATL | $8,600 | 37.96 | 4.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Kluber | LAA | $11,300 | 50.73 | 4.49 |
| Lance McCullers Jr. | PIT | $8,900 | 39.56 | 4.44 |
| José Quintana | ATL | $8,600 | 37.96 | 4.41 |
| Clayton Kershaw | STL | $12,500 | 54.69 | 4.37 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $3,200 | 11.91 | 3.72 |
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $3,100 | 11.12 | 3.59 |
| Evan Gattis | PIT | $2,800 | 10.53 | 3.76 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $3,300 | 10.43 | 3.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James McCann | CHW | $2,200 | 9.39 | 4.27 |
| Chris Gimenez | OAK | $2,000 | 8.18 | 4.09 |
| Evan Gattis | PIT | $2,800 | 10.53 | 3.76 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $3,200 | 11.91 | 3.72 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Votto | PHI | $3,800 | 13.93 | 3.66 |
| José Abreu | MIN | $3,500 | 12.92 | 3.69 |
| Justin Bour | ARZ | $3,300 | 12.81 | 3.88 |
| Mark Reynolds | TB | $3,900 | 12.77 | 3.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitch Moreland | BOS | $2,500 | 9.72 | 3.89 |
| Justin Bour | ARZ | $3,300 | 12.81 | 3.88 |
| Ryan Zimmerman | CHC | $3,100 | 11.90 | 3.84 |
| Joey Gallo | TOR | $2,500 | 9.33 | 3.73 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,100 | 13.53 | 3.30 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $3,800 | 13.06 | 3.44 |
| Josh Harrison | LAD | $3,700 | 12.50 | 3.38 |
| Josh Harrison | LAD | $3,700 | 12.50 | 3.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $3,000 | 11.40 | 3.80 |
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $3,000 | 11.40 | 3.80 |
| Dee Gordon | ARZ | $2,900 | 11.01 | 3.80 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $2,900 | 10.79 | 3.72 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jean Segura | TEX | $3,500 | 11.64 | 3.33 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $2,700 | 11.40 | 4.22 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $3,500 | 11.34 | 3.24 |
| Corey Seager | STL | $3,900 | 11.18 | 2.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $2,700 | 11.40 | 4.22 |
| Marcus Semien | SEA | $2,300 | 9.48 | 4.12 |
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $2,600 | 9.88 | 3.80 |
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $2,600 | 9.88 | 3.80 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,800 | 14.96 | 3.12 |
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $3,900 | 13.01 | 3.33 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $3,600 | 12.53 | 3.48 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $3,600 | 12.16 | 3.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Chapman | SEA | $2,200 | 9.42 | 4.28 |
| T.J. Rivera | CIN | $2,300 | 9.41 | 4.09 |
| T.J. Rivera | CIN | $2,300 | 9.41 | 4.09 |
| Derek Dietrich | ARZ | $2,400 | 9.09 | 3.79 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,100 | 16.18 | 3.17 |
| Andrew McCutchen | LAD | $4,600 | 15.16 | 3.30 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $4,500 | 15.02 | 3.34 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $4,700 | 14.96 | 3.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clint Frazier | DET | $2,500 | 10.75 | 4.30 |
| Brandon Guyer | LAA | $2,300 | 9.56 | 4.15 |
| Josh Reddick | PIT | $2,900 | 11.77 | 4.06 |
| Abraham Almonte | LAA | $2,100 | 8.44 | 4.02 |
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.