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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 | Luis Severino |
| C | Manny Piña |
| 1B | Freddie Freeman |
| 2B | Starlin Castro |
| SS | José Iglesias |
| 3B | Travis Shaw |
| OF One | Matt Kemp |
| OF Two | Aaron Judge |
| OF Three | Jay Bruce |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 115.38 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton Kershaw | STL | $13,900 | 31.19 | 2.24 |
| Lance McCullers Jr. | PIT | $10,700 | 20.84 | 1.95 |
| Luis Severino | DET | $8,000 | 20.37 | 2.55 |
| Johnny Cueto | SF | $11,500 | 18.22 | 1.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amir Garrett | PHI | $5,500 | 15.36 | 2.79 |
| Luis Severino | DET | $8,000 | 20.37 | 2.55 |
| Jason Vargas | NYY | $7,400 | 17.46 | 2.36 |
| Clayton Kershaw | STL | $13,900 | 31.19 | 2.24 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Piña | CLE | $2,700 | 8.12 | 3.01 |
| Manny Piña | CLE | $2,700 | 8.12 | 3.01 |
| Salvador Pérez | NYY | $3,400 | 7.56 | 2.22 |
| Salvador Pérez | NYY | $3,400 | 7.56 | 2.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Piña | CLE | $2,700 | 8.12 | 3.01 |
| Manny Piña | CLE | $2,700 | 8.12 | 3.01 |
| Tyler Flowers | NYM | $2,900 | 7.24 | 2.49 |
| Tyler Flowers | NYM | $2,900 | 7.24 | 2.49 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $5,200 | 11.20 | 2.15 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $5,200 | 11.20 | 2.15 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,600 | 10.99 | 2.39 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,600 | 10.99 | 2.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jay Bruce | CIN | $3,300 | 8.43 | 2.55 |
| Jay Bruce | CIN | $3,300 | 8.43 | 2.55 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,600 | 10.99 | 2.39 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,600 | 10.99 | 2.39 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,900 | 10.23 | 2.09 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,900 | 10.23 | 2.09 |
| César Hernández | HOU | $3,500 | 8.34 | 2.38 |
| César Hernández | HOU | $3,500 | 8.34 | 2.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| César Hernández | HOU | $3,500 | 8.34 | 2.38 |
| César Hernández | HOU | $3,500 | 8.34 | 2.38 |
| Starlin Castro | DET | $3,400 | 7.69 | 2.26 |
| Starlin Castro | DET | $3,400 | 7.69 | 2.26 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,300 | 9.87 | 2.29 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,300 | 9.87 | 2.29 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $4,800 | 9.57 | 1.99 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $4,800 | 9.57 | 1.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Anderson | MIN | $3,600 | 8.40 | 2.33 |
| Tim Anderson | MIN | $3,600 | 8.40 | 2.33 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,300 | 9.87 | 2.29 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,300 | 9.87 | 2.29 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $5,000 | 10.78 | 2.16 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $5,000 | 10.78 | 2.16 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,800 | 9.67 | 2.01 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,800 | 9.67 | 2.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $3,400 | 8.89 | 2.61 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $3,400 | 8.89 | 2.61 |
| Mike Moustakas | NYY | $3,400 | 8.17 | 2.40 |
| Mike Moustakas | NYY | $3,400 | 8.17 | 2.40 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Kemp | NYM | $4,300 | 9.96 | 2.32 |
| Matt Kemp | NYM | $4,300 | 9.96 | 2.32 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $3,900 | 9.74 | 2.50 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $3,900 | 9.74 | 2.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jay Bruce | CIN | $3,300 | 8.43 | 2.55 |
| Jay Bruce | CIN | $3,300 | 8.43 | 2.55 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $3,900 | 9.74 | 2.50 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $3,900 | 9.74 | 2.50 |
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.