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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 | Clayton Kershaw |
| P Two | Amir Garrett |
| C | Buster Posey |
| 1B | Joey Votto |
| 2B | Aaron Hill |
| SS | Darwin Barney |
| 3B | Aaron Hill |
| OF One | Eric Thames |
| OF Two | Hanley Ramírez |
| OF Three | Billy Hamilton |
| Salary | $46,900 |
| Expected Points | 105.72 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton Kershaw | STL | $13,800 | 31.00 | 2.25 |
| Madison Bumgarner | SF | $11,700 | 23.23 | 1.99 |
| Dallas Keuchel | PIT | $9,900 | 20.21 | 2.04 |
| Felix Hernandez | TEX | $10,400 | 18.52 | 1.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amir Garrett | PHI | $4,800 | 14.06 | 2.93 |
| Jason Vargas | NYY | $5,300 | 14.06 | 2.65 |
| Jesse Hahn | SEA | $5,500 | 12.56 | 2.28 |
| Clayton Kershaw | STL | $13,800 | 31.00 | 2.25 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buster Posey | SF | $4,000 | 7.95 | 1.99 |
| Evan Gattis | PIT | $4,000 | 7.90 | 1.98 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $4,000 | 6.96 | 1.74 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $3,300 | 6.67 | 2.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Recker | NYM | $2,100 | 4.78 | 2.27 |
| Sandy León | BOS | $2,600 | 5.79 | 2.23 |
| Matt Wieters | CHC | $2,900 | 6.43 | 2.22 |
| Chris Stewart | LAD | $2,400 | 4.89 | 2.04 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Votto | PHI | $5,000 | 10.73 | 2.15 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,600 | 10.00 | 2.17 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $4,400 | 9.76 | 2.22 |
| Hanley Ramírez | BOS | $4,100 | 9.53 | 2.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hanley Ramírez | BOS | $4,100 | 9.53 | 2.32 |
| Trey Mancini | BAL | $3,400 | 7.68 | 2.26 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $4,400 | 9.76 | 2.22 |
| Justin Smoak | KC | $2,800 | 6.20 | 2.21 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $5,100 | 10.00 | 1.96 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,100 | 9.17 | 2.24 |
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $4,600 | 8.86 | 1.93 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $4,300 | 8.56 | 1.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Hill | SF | $2,200 | 6.49 | 2.95 |
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $2,400 | 6.65 | 2.77 |
| Adam Rosales | SEA | $2,600 | 6.15 | 2.37 |
| César Hernández | HOU | $3,100 | 6.96 | 2.25 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Addison Russell | ATL | $4,000 | 7.76 | 1.94 |
| Eduardo Núñez | SF | $3,900 | 7.72 | 1.98 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $4,000 | 7.71 | 1.93 |
| Asdrúbal Cabrera | CIN | $3,500 | 7.53 | 2.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Romine | CHW | $2,100 | 5.59 | 2.66 |
| Miguel Rojas | ARZ | $2,300 | 5.26 | 2.28 |
| Allen Cordoba | SD | $2,500 | 5.54 | 2.21 |
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $3,000 | 6.57 | 2.19 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $5,200 | 10.68 | 2.05 |
| Eugenio Suárez | PHI | $3,600 | 8.63 | 2.40 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,700 | 8.09 | 1.72 |
| Kyle Seager | TEX | $4,300 | 7.79 | 1.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Hill | SF | $2,200 | 6.49 | 2.95 |
| Andrew Romine | CHW | $2,100 | 5.59 | 2.66 |
| Eugenio Suárez | PHI | $3,600 | 8.63 | 2.40 |
| Adam Rosales | SEA | $2,600 | 6.15 | 2.37 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $4,800 | 10.27 | 2.14 |
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $4,900 | 10.21 | 2.08 |
| George Springer | PIT | $4,700 | 10.01 | 2.13 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,200 | 9.86 | 1.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billy Hamilton | PHI | $4,100 | 9.71 | 2.37 |
| Jay Bruce | CIN | $3,400 | 8.03 | 2.36 |
| Jarrod Dyson | TEX | $3,300 | 7.71 | 2.33 |
| Hanley Ramírez | BOS | $4,100 | 9.53 | 2.32 |
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.