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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 | Rich Hill |
| P Two | Corey Kluber |
| C | Ryan Lavarnway |
| 1B | Sean Rodríguez |
| 2B | Sean Rodríguez |
| SS | Ryan Goins |
| 3B | Jae-gyun Hwang |
| OF One | Patrick Kivlehan |
| OF Two | Hunter Pence |
| OF Three | Zack Granite |
| Salary | $45,200 |
| Expected Points | 102.25 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Kluber | LAA | $14,000 | 33.69 | 2.41 |
| Rich Hill | STL | $12,400 | 25.89 | 2.09 |
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $12,900 | 23.79 | 1.84 |
| Kyle Hendricks | ATL | $7,300 | 18.54 | 2.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Hendricks | ATL | $7,300 | 18.54 | 2.54 |
| Adam Conley | ARZ | $5,800 | 14.36 | 2.48 |
| Caleb Smith | DET | $4,900 | 11.84 | 2.42 |
| Corey Kluber | LAA | $14,000 | 33.69 | 2.41 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,700 | 8.52 | 1.81 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $4,700 | 8.48 | 1.80 |
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $3,500 | 7.84 | 2.24 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,600 | 7.63 | 2.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Lavarnway | SEA | $2,000 | 4.83 | 2.42 |
| Tony Wolters | TB | $2,400 | 5.52 | 2.30 |
| Héctor Sánchez | SD | $2,900 | 6.65 | 2.29 |
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $3,500 | 7.84 | 2.24 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $5,600 | 10.44 | 1.86 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,600 | 10.13 | 2.20 |
| Ryan Zimmerman | CHC | $4,300 | 10.08 | 2.34 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | LAA | $5,300 | 9.33 | 1.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Rodríguez | NYM | $2,300 | 5.94 | 2.58 |
| Ryan Lavarnway | SEA | $2,000 | 4.83 | 2.42 |
| Ryon Healy | SEA | $3,300 | 7.74 | 2.35 |
| Ryan Zimmerman | CHC | $4,300 | 10.08 | 2.34 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $5,700 | 10.79 | 1.89 |
| Jonathan Schoop | BAL | $4,800 | 9.74 | 2.03 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,800 | 9.31 | 1.94 |
| Dee Gordon | ARZ | $4,300 | 8.63 | 2.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Rodríguez | NYM | $2,300 | 5.94 | 2.58 |
| José Peraza | PHI | $2,400 | 5.51 | 2.30 |
| Yoán Moncada | MIN | $3,200 | 7.24 | 2.26 |
| Darwin Barney | KC | $2,000 | 4.50 | 2.25 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $4,500 | 9.05 | 2.01 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,600 | 8.76 | 1.90 |
| Asdrúbal Cabrera | CIN | $4,000 | 8.14 | 2.03 |
| Andrelton Simmons | MIL | $3,800 | 7.93 | 2.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Peraza | PHI | $2,400 | 5.51 | 2.30 |
| Kelby Tomlinson | SF | $2,500 | 5.42 | 2.17 |
| Jean Segura | TEX | $3,300 | 7.12 | 2.16 |
| Alcides Escobar | NYY | $2,700 | 5.83 | 2.16 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,600 | 10.13 | 2.20 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,500 | 9.83 | 1.79 |
| Adrián Béltre | TOR | $4,700 | 9.78 | 2.08 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $4,600 | 9.75 | 2.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jae-gyun Hwang | SF | $2,000 | 7.05 | 3.53 |
| Dusty Coleman | SD | $2,200 | 5.85 | 2.66 |
| Miguel Gómez | SF | $2,000 | 4.91 | 2.46 |
| Yunel Escobar | MIL | $2,900 | 6.99 | 2.41 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,600 | 11.43 | 2.04 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,600 | 11.42 | 2.04 |
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $5,500 | 10.94 | 1.99 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | ARZ | $5,600 | 10.81 | 1.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Kivlehan | PHI | $2,500 | 6.47 | 2.59 |
| Hunter Pence | SF | $2,900 | 7.02 | 2.42 |
| Zack Granite | OAK | $2,300 | 5.42 | 2.36 |
| Jim Adduci | CHW | $2,400 | 5.58 | 2.33 |
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.