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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 | Anthony Banda |
| C | Manny Piña |
| 1B | Freddie Freeman |
| 2B | Yoán Moncada |
| SS | Tim Anderson |
| 3B | José Ramírez |
| OF One | Nicky Delmonico |
| OF Two | Chris Taylor |
| OF Three | Orlando Calixte |
| Salary | $47,300 |
| Expected Points | 77.97 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Kluber | LAA | $12,700 | 28.71 | 0.00 |
| Luis Severino | DET | $12,300 | 23.85 | 0.00 |
| Rich Hill | STL | $10,400 | 22.13 | 0.00 |
| Dylan Bundy | BAL | $10,800 | 21.32 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | NYM | $4,200 | 4.28 | 1.02 |
| Andrew Heaney | MIL | $5,300 | 14.65 | 0.00 |
| Jhoulys Chacin | SD | $6,500 | 13.18 | 0.00 |
| Edwin Jackson | CHC | $6,400 | 12.76 | 0.00 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,700 | 9.15 | 0.00 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,900 | 7.60 | 0.00 |
| Manny Piña | CLE | $3,600 | 7.00 | 1.94 |
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $3,400 | 6.86 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Piña | CLE | $3,600 | 7.00 | 1.94 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,900 | 7.60 | 0.00 |
| Kevan Smith | MIN | $3,000 | 4.99 | 0.00 |
| Jorge Alfaro | HOU | $2,900 | 5.43 | 0.00 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,800 | 10.33 | 0.00 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $5,400 | 10.26 | 0.00 |
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $3,800 | 8.45 | 0.00 |
| José Abreu | MIN | $4,500 | 8.23 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Rua | TOR | $2,400 | 5.21 | 0.00 |
| Wil Myers | SD | $3,400 | 6.61 | 0.00 |
| Mitch Moreland | BOS | $3,400 | 5.38 | 0.00 |
| Adam Lind | CHC | $3,500 | 6.48 | 0.00 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Taylor | STL | $4,600 | 10.08 | 2.19 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $5,200 | 10.04 | 0.00 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $5,300 | 9.77 | 0.00 |
| Jonathan Schoop | BAL | $5,200 | 9.72 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yoán Moncada | MIN | $3,200 | 8.09 | 2.53 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $4,600 | 10.08 | 2.19 |
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $3,300 | 6.48 | 1.96 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $4,200 | 4.28 | 1.02 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $4,100 | 8.58 | 0.00 |
| Corey Seager | STL | $4,400 | 8.30 | 0.00 |
| Zack Cozart | PHI | $4,400 | 8.26 | 0.00 |
| Tim Beckham | BAL | $4,800 | 8.25 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Anderson | MIN | $3,100 | 6.10 | 1.97 |
| Tim Beckham | BAL | $4,800 | 8.25 | 0.00 |
| Wilmer Difo | CHC | $3,700 | 5.90 | 0.00 |
| Jorge Polanco | OAK | $3,600 | 7.13 | 0.00 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,800 | 10.33 | 0.00 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $5,700 | 9.78 | 0.00 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,100 | 9.14 | 0.00 |
| Mike Moustakas | NYY | $4,200 | 8.30 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | NYM | $4,200 | 4.28 | 1.02 |
| Nicholas Castellanos | CHW | $3,400 | 5.85 | 0.00 |
| Derek Dietrich | ARZ | $3,500 | 6.34 | 0.00 |
| Eduardo Núñez | BOS | $3,500 | 5.59 | 0.00 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giancarlo Stanton | ARZ | $5,700 | 11.60 | 0.00 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $4,600 | 10.38 | 0.00 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $4,600 | 10.08 | 2.19 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,600 | 10.07 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicky Delmonico | MIN | $3,900 | 9.48 | 2.43 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $4,600 | 10.08 | 2.19 |
| Andrew Stevenson | CHC | $2,200 | 4.43 | 2.01 |
| Adam Jones | BAL | $5,300 | 8.45 | 0.00 |
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.