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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 | Dallas Keuchel |
| C | Manny Piña |
| 1B | Freddie Freeman |
| 2B | Jason Kipnis |
| SS | Trevor Story |
| 3B | Pablo Sandoval |
| OF One | Albert Almora Jr. |
| OF Two | Bradley Zimmer |
| OF Three | Nicky Delmonico |
| Salary | $31,700 |
| Expected Points | 114.48 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Kluber | LAA | $11,600 | 48.39 | 4.17 |
| Dallas Keuchel | PIT | $9,300 | 40.19 | 4.32 |
| Carlos Martínez | WSH | $9,500 | 39.80 | 4.19 |
| Jake Arrieta | ATL | $9,900 | 38.28 | 3.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Keuchel | PIT | $9,300 | 40.19 | 4.32 |
| Carlos Martínez | WSH | $9,500 | 39.80 | 4.19 |
| Drew Pomeranz | BOS | $8,500 | 35.55 | 4.18 |
| Corey Kluber | LAA | $11,600 | 48.39 | 4.17 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $3,600 | 11.77 | 3.27 |
| Manny Piña | CLE | $3,100 | 10.62 | 3.43 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $2,900 | 10.31 | 3.55 |
| Jonathan Lucroy | TB | $3,300 | 10.07 | 3.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis d’Arnaud | CIN | $2,000 | 7.56 | 3.78 |
| Victor Caratini | ATL | $2,100 | 7.89 | 3.76 |
| Yan Gomes | LAA | $2,100 | 7.71 | 3.67 |
| Christian Vázquez | BOS | $2,200 | 7.91 | 3.59 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,500 | 14.73 | 3.27 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $4,400 | 14.66 | 3.33 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $4,400 | 14.66 | 3.33 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $3,900 | 14.22 | 3.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tommy Joseph | HOU | $2,300 | 9.03 | 3.93 |
| Adrián González | STL | $2,400 | 9.29 | 3.87 |
| Hanley Ramirez | BOS | $3,100 | 11.61 | 3.75 |
| Yonder Alonso | TEX | $3,000 | 11.12 | 3.71 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,500 | 13.29 | 2.95 |
| Jonathan Schoop | BAL | $3,700 | 12.48 | 3.37 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $3,600 | 12.25 | 3.40 |
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $3,800 | 11.60 | 3.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Kipnis | LAA | $2,600 | 11.28 | 4.34 |
| Wilmer Flores | CIN | $2,900 | 11.59 | 4.00 |
| Wilmer Flores | CIN | $2,900 | 11.59 | 4.00 |
| Brandon Phillips | NYM | $2,500 | 10.01 | 4.00 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | STL | $3,800 | 12.94 | 3.40 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $3,900 | 12.26 | 3.14 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $3,600 | 11.31 | 3.14 |
| Jean Segura | TEX | $3,800 | 11.24 | 2.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amed Rosario | CIN | $2,400 | 9.35 | 3.89 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $2,300 | 8.89 | 3.87 |
| Dansby Swanson | NYM | $2,200 | 7.73 | 3.51 |
| Jordy Mercer | LAD | $2,100 | 7.27 | 3.46 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,600 | 14.29 | 3.11 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $4,300 | 13.53 | 3.15 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,000 | 13.20 | 3.30 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,200 | 13.00 | 3.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pablo Sandoval | SF | $2,100 | 8.53 | 4.06 |
| Luis Valbuena | MIL | $2,400 | 9.54 | 3.98 |
| Luis Valbuena | MIL | $2,400 | 9.54 | 3.98 |
| Asdrúbal Cabrera | CIN | $2,500 | 9.67 | 3.87 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $4,900 | 16.10 | 3.28 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | ARZ | $5,300 | 15.78 | 2.98 |
| George Springer | PIT | $4,100 | 14.37 | 3.50 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $4,700 | 14.34 | 3.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albert Almora Jr. | ATL | $2,100 | 9.17 | 4.37 |
| Bradley Zimmer | LAA | $2,300 | 9.66 | 4.20 |
| Adam Lind | CHC | $2,200 | 9.25 | 4.20 |
| Adam Lind | CHC | $2,200 | 9.25 | 4.20 |
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.