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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 | Corey Kluber |
| P Two | Matt Moore |
| C | Travis d’Arnaud |
| 1B | Ryder Jones |
| 2B | Asdrúbal Cabrera |
| SS | Brandon Crawford |
| 3B | Ryder Jones |
| OF One | Nicky Delmonico |
| OF Two | Albert Almora Jr. |
| OF Three | Joc Pederson |
| Salary | $39,000 |
| Expected Points | 94.7 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Kluber | LAA | $13,400 | 29.62 | 2.21 |
| Dallas Keuchel | PIT | $10,400 | 22.70 | 2.18 |
| Carlos Martínez | WSH | $10,600 | 22.43 | 2.12 |
| Jake Arrieta | ATL | $10,700 | 21.32 | 1.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Moore | SF | $5,000 | 15.51 | 3.10 |
| Corey Kluber | LAA | $13,400 | 29.62 | 2.21 |
| Drew Pomeranz | BOS | $9,000 | 19.67 | 2.19 |
| Dallas Keuchel | PIT | $10,400 | 22.70 | 2.18 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,800 | 8.92 | 1.86 |
| Manny Piña | CLE | $3,800 | 8.16 | 2.15 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $3,600 | 7.86 | 2.18 |
| Jonathan Lucroy | TB | $3,700 | 7.82 | 2.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis d’Arnaud | CIN | $2,400 | 5.86 | 2.44 |
| Austin Romine | DET | $2,400 | 5.43 | 2.26 |
| James McCann | CHW | $3,100 | 6.80 | 2.19 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $3,600 | 7.86 | 2.18 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $5,500 | 11.13 | 2.02 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $5,000 | 11.09 | 2.22 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,600 | 10.89 | 2.37 |
| Joey Gallo | TOR | $5,200 | 10.59 | 2.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryder Jones | SF | $2,000 | 6.25 | 3.12 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $3,300 | 8.86 | 2.68 |
| Miguel Cabrera | CHW | $3,000 | 7.92 | 2.64 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,600 | 10.89 | 2.37 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Taylor | STL | $4,600 | 10.61 | 2.31 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $5,500 | 10.24 | 1.86 |
| Jonathan Schoop | BAL | $4,400 | 9.53 | 2.17 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $5,200 | 9.50 | 1.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asdrúbal Cabrera | CIN | $2,900 | 7.59 | 2.62 |
| Kaleb Cowart | MIL | $2,200 | 5.63 | 2.56 |
| Yoán Moncada | MIN | $3,300 | 8.35 | 2.53 |
| Darwin Barney | KC | $2,000 | 4.74 | 2.37 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | STL | $4,900 | 9.99 | 2.04 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $5,300 | 9.50 | 1.79 |
| Jean Segura | TEX | $4,400 | 8.76 | 1.99 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,600 | 8.75 | 1.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $2,400 | 6.94 | 2.89 |
| Asdrúbal Cabrera | CIN | $2,900 | 7.59 | 2.62 |
| Matt Reynolds | CIN | $2,600 | 6.67 | 2.57 |
| Ryan Goins | KC | $2,400 | 5.39 | 2.24 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,500 | 10.96 | 1.99 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,600 | 10.89 | 2.37 |
| Joey Gallo | TOR | $5,200 | 10.59 | 2.04 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $5,200 | 10.35 | 1.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryder Jones | SF | $2,000 | 6.25 | 3.12 |
| Maikel Franco | HOU | $2,400 | 6.83 | 2.85 |
| Matt Reynolds | CIN | $2,600 | 6.67 | 2.57 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,600 | 10.89 | 2.37 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,800 | 12.63 | 2.18 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | ARZ | $5,700 | 11.75 | 2.06 |
| George Springer | PIT | $5,100 | 11.16 | 2.19 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $5,500 | 11.13 | 2.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicky Delmonico | MIN | $2,700 | 8.61 | 3.19 |
| Joc Pederson | STL | $3,300 | 7.98 | 2.42 |
| Albert Almora Jr. | ATL | $2,900 | 7.03 | 2.42 |
| José Pirela | SD | $2,800 | 6.63 | 2.37 |
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.