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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 | Clayton Kershaw |
| C | Russell Martin |
| 1B | Tommy Joseph |
| 2B | Brian Dozier |
| SS | Adam Frazier |
| 3B | Josh Donaldson |
| OF One | Justin Upton |
| OF Two | Seth Smith |
| OF Three | Curtis Granderson |
| Salary | $35,000 |
| Expected Points | 136.45 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton Kershaw | STL | $12,600 | 58.80 | 4.67 |
| Noah Syndergaard | CIN | $11,100 | 45.95 | 4.14 |
| Justin Verlander | CHW | $10,200 | 45.26 | 4.44 |
| Stephen Strasburg | CHC | $9,700 | 44.51 | 4.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton Kershaw | STL | $12,600 | 58.80 | 4.67 |
| Jeremy Hellickson | HOU | $6,900 | 31.66 | 4.59 |
| Stephen Strasburg | CHC | $9,700 | 44.51 | 4.59 |
| Jon Gray | TB | $8,200 | 37.19 | 4.53 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Martin | KC | $2,600 | 9.50 | 3.65 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $2,800 | 9.09 | 3.25 |
| Víctor Martínez | CHW | $3,000 | 8.85 | 2.95 |
| Jonathan Lucroy | TOR | $3,200 | 8.81 | 2.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tucker Barnhart | PHI | $2,100 | 7.71 | 3.67 |
| Russell Martin | KC | $2,600 | 9.50 | 3.65 |
| Francisco Cervelli | LAD | $2,200 | 7.94 | 3.61 |
| Sandy León | BOS | $2,100 | 7.46 | 3.55 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,000 | 13.92 | 3.48 |
| Miguel Cabrera | CHW | $4,000 | 13.01 | 3.25 |
| Hanley Ramírez | BOS | $3,400 | 11.80 | 3.47 |
| Hanley Ramírez | BOS | $3,400 | 11.80 | 3.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tommy Joseph | HOU | $2,100 | 10.15 | 4.83 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $2,200 | 8.90 | 4.05 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $2,200 | 8.90 | 4.05 |
| Lucas Duda | CIN | $2,500 | 9.76 | 3.90 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $3,500 | 12.94 | 3.70 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $3,500 | 12.94 | 3.70 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $3,400 | 12.74 | 3.75 |
| Ian Kinsler | CHW | $3,200 | 10.65 | 3.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devon Travis | KC | $2,400 | 9.76 | 4.06 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $3,400 | 12.74 | 3.75 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $3,500 | 12.94 | 3.70 |
| César Hernández | HOU | $2,400 | 8.88 | 3.70 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | CHC | $3,700 | 13.85 | 3.74 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $3,700 | 13.85 | 3.74 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $3,400 | 10.56 | 3.11 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $3,400 | 10.56 | 3.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jorge Polanco | OAK | $2,200 | 8.96 | 4.07 |
| Jorge Polanco | OAK | $2,200 | 8.96 | 4.07 |
| Adam Frazier | LAD | $2,100 | 8.00 | 3.81 |
| Adam Frazier | LAD | $2,100 | 8.00 | 3.81 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $3,800 | 13.19 | 3.47 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,000 | 12.15 | 3.04 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $3,900 | 11.74 | 3.01 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $3,900 | 11.74 | 3.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Moustakas | NYY | $2,500 | 9.31 | 3.72 |
| José Reyes | CIN | $2,700 | 10.00 | 3.70 |
| José Reyes | CIN | $2,700 | 10.00 | 3.70 |
| Maikel Franco | HOU | $2,900 | 10.65 | 3.67 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $4,500 | 13.19 | 2.93 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $4,600 | 13.07 | 2.84 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $4,700 | 12.82 | 2.73 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $4,000 | 12.21 | 3.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curtis Granderson | CIN | $2,800 | 11.29 | 4.03 |
| Andrew Toles | STL | $2,000 | 7.87 | 3.94 |
| Jay Bruce | CIN | $2,800 | 10.55 | 3.77 |
| Seth Smith | BAL | $2,500 | 9.29 | 3.71 |
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.