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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 | Héctor Sánchez |
| 1B | Jae-gyun Hwang |
| 2B | Trevor Plouffe |
| SS | Adeiny Hechavarria |
| 3B | Ryon Healy |
| OF One | Curtis Granderson |
| OF Two | Patrick Kivlehan |
| OF Three | Dusty Coleman |
| Salary | $29,100 |
| Expected Points | 118.79 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Kluber | LAA | $11,900 | 56.31 | 4.73 |
| Rich Hill | STL | $9,400 | 43.46 | 4.62 |
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $11,200 | 41.62 | 3.72 |
| Ivan Nova | LAD | $8,300 | 32.92 | 3.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Kluber | LAA | $11,900 | 56.31 | 4.73 |
| Rich Hill | STL | $9,400 | 43.46 | 4.62 |
| Caleb Smith | DET | $5,500 | 23.73 | 4.31 |
| Francisco Liriano | KC | $6,600 | 27.56 | 4.18 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $3,600 | 11.26 | 3.13 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $3,500 | 10.96 | 3.13 |
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $3,200 | 10.15 | 3.17 |
| Evan Gattis | PIT | $2,700 | 9.96 | 3.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Héctor Sánchez | SD | $2,100 | 8.63 | 4.11 |
| Martín Maldonado | MIL | $2,000 | 7.78 | 3.89 |
| Evan Gattis | PIT | $2,700 | 9.96 | 3.69 |
| Alex Avila | CHW | $2,200 | 7.99 | 3.63 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,600 | 13.92 | 3.03 |
| Ryan Zimmerman | CHC | $3,700 | 13.27 | 3.59 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | LAA | $3,800 | 12.25 | 3.22 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $3,400 | 11.85 | 3.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jae-gyun Hwang | SF | $2,000 | 9.35 | 4.68 |
| C.J. Cron | MIL | $2,300 | 9.39 | 4.08 |
| Ryan Zimmerman | CHC | $3,700 | 13.27 | 3.59 |
| Albert Pujols | MIL | $2,700 | 9.53 | 3.53 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,500 | 14.04 | 3.12 |
| Jonathan Schoop | BAL | $3,700 | 12.64 | 3.41 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,100 | 11.98 | 2.92 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $3,700 | 10.94 | 2.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $2,800 | 9.84 | 3.51 |
| Eric Sogard | CLE | $2,400 | 8.33 | 3.47 |
| Eric Sogard | CLE | $2,400 | 8.33 | 3.47 |
| Carlos Asuaje | SD | $2,400 | 8.27 | 3.45 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $3,200 | 11.65 | 3.64 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,000 | 11.39 | 2.85 |
| Marwin González | PIT | $3,700 | 11.32 | 3.06 |
| Marwin González | PIT | $3,700 | 11.32 | 3.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $3,200 | 11.65 | 3.64 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $2,800 | 9.65 | 3.45 |
| José Peraza | PHI | $2,100 | 6.94 | 3.30 |
| José Peraza | PHI | $2,100 | 6.94 | 3.30 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,200 | 12.90 | 3.07 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $3,900 | 12.86 | 3.30 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $3,900 | 12.86 | 3.30 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $3,800 | 12.77 | 3.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryon Healy | SEA | $2,400 | 9.70 | 4.04 |
| Ryon Healy | SEA | $2,400 | 9.70 | 4.04 |
| Yunel Escobar | MIL | $2,500 | 8.92 | 3.57 |
| Justin Turner | STL | $3,500 | 12.09 | 3.45 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $4,800 | 15.43 | 3.21 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $4,200 | 14.62 | 3.48 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | ARZ | $4,600 | 14.50 | 3.15 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $4,800 | 14.26 | 2.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curtis Granderson | CIN | $2,400 | 10.17 | 4.24 |
| Patrick Kivlehan | PHI | $2,000 | 8.38 | 4.19 |
| Dusty Coleman | SD | $2,000 | 8.09 | 4.05 |
| Ezequiel Carrera | KC | $2,200 | 8.54 | 3.88 |
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.