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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 | Dylan Bundy |
| C | Yasmani Grandal |
| 1B | Cody Bellinger |
| 2B | Brian Dozier |
| SS | Cliff Pennington |
| 3B | Miguel Sanó |
| OF One | Ezequiel Carrera |
| OF Two | David Peralta |
| OF Three | Ben Gamel |
| Salary | $49,800 |
| Expected Points | 111.34 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton Kershaw | STL | $11,300 | 24.00 | 2.12 |
| Johnny Cueto | SF | $12,600 | 22.40 | 1.78 |
| Rick Porcello | BOS | $9,700 | 21.12 | 2.18 |
| Lance McCullers Jr. | PIT | $9,500 | 18.85 | 1.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Bundy | BAL | $7,500 | 18.82 | 2.51 |
| Rick Porcello | BOS | $9,700 | 21.12 | 2.18 |
| Clayton Kershaw | STL | $11,300 | 24.00 | 2.12 |
| Miguel González | MIN | $8,000 | 16.85 | 2.11 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $4,500 | 10.13 | 2.25 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $4,500 | 10.13 | 2.25 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,500 | 7.97 | 1.77 |
| Evan Gattis | PIT | $3,900 | 7.89 | 2.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $4,500 | 10.13 | 2.25 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $4,500 | 10.13 | 2.25 |
| Austin Hedges | SD | $2,700 | 6.00 | 2.22 |
| René Rivera | CIN | $2,600 | 5.69 | 2.19 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $4,900 | 11.47 | 2.34 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $4,900 | 11.47 | 2.34 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,700 | 11.12 | 2.36 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,700 | 11.12 | 2.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Bour | ARZ | $3,100 | 7.45 | 2.40 |
| Justin Bour | ARZ | $3,100 | 7.45 | 2.40 |
| Yonder Alonso | SEA | $3,800 | 9.00 | 2.37 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,700 | 11.12 | 2.36 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,700 | 10.67 | 2.27 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $5,100 | 10.12 | 1.98 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $4,400 | 8.93 | 2.03 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $4,400 | 8.93 | 2.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cliff Pennington | MIL | $2,000 | 4.57 | 2.28 |
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $2,400 | 5.47 | 2.28 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,700 | 10.67 | 2.27 |
| Josh Harrison | LAD | $3,800 | 8.11 | 2.13 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | STL | $5,500 | 11.00 | 2.00 |
| Corey Seager | STL | $5,500 | 11.00 | 2.00 |
| Jean Segura | TEX | $4,500 | 9.53 | 2.12 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $4,900 | 9.27 | 1.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pat Valaika | TB | $3,000 | 6.93 | 2.31 |
| Pat Valaika | TB | $3,000 | 6.93 | 2.31 |
| Cliff Pennington | MIL | $2,000 | 4.57 | 2.28 |
| José Iglesias | CHW | $2,300 | 5.20 | 2.26 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Turner | STL | $5,100 | 10.52 | 2.06 |
| Justin Turner | STL | $5,100 | 10.52 | 2.06 |
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $4,500 | 10.50 | 2.33 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,800 | 9.94 | 2.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derek Dietrich | ARZ | $3,000 | 7.06 | 2.35 |
| Derek Dietrich | ARZ | $3,000 | 7.06 | 2.35 |
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $4,500 | 10.50 | 2.33 |
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $2,400 | 5.47 | 2.28 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $4,900 | 11.47 | 2.34 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $4,900 | 11.47 | 2.34 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,300 | 11.21 | 2.12 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,200 | 11.04 | 2.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ezequiel Carrera | KC | $2,900 | 7.26 | 2.50 |
| Ben Gamel | TEX | $3,800 | 9.24 | 2.43 |
| Joey Rickard | BAL | $2,700 | 6.51 | 2.41 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $4,900 | 11.47 | 2.34 |
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.