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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.
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Lance McCullers Jr.
C
Buster Posey
1B
Anthony Rizzo
2B
Ian Happ
SS
Andrelton Simmons
3B
Kris Bryant
OF One
Yasmany Tomás
OF Two
Corey Dickerson
OF Three
Kyle Schwarber
Salary
$33,400
Expected Points
125.49
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
Name
Team
Cost
Expected
Value
Clayton Kershaw
STL
$12,500
46.89
3.75
Lance McCullers Jr.
PIT
$9,000
40.06
4.45
Johnny Cueto
SF
$9,600
34.63
3.61
Michael Fulmer
CHW
$9,500
33.78
3.56
Best Values
Name
Team
Cost
Expected
Value
Lance McCullers Jr.
PIT
$9,000
40.06
4.45
Matt Shoemaker
MIL
$8,100
31.27
3.86
Michael Pineda
DET
$8,600
33.08
3.85
Jesse Hahn
SEA
$7,600
28.65
3.77
Catcher
Best Rating
Name
Team
Cost
Expected
Value
Gary Sánchez
DET
$3,400
12.39
3.64
Victor Martinez
CHW
$3,100
10.69
3.45
Jonathan Lucroy
TOR
$2,700
9.98
3.70
Evan Gattis
PIT
$3,400
9.05
2.66
Best Values
Name
Team
Cost
Expected
Value
Buster Posey
SF
$1,500
8.95
5.96
Buster Posey
SF
$1,500
8.95
5.96
Jonathan Lucroy
TOR
$2,700
9.98
3.70
Gary Sánchez
DET
$3,400
12.39
3.64
First Base
Best Rating
Name
Team
Cost
Expected
Value
Freddie Freeman
NYM
$4,600
15.19
3.30
Anthony Rizzo
ATL
$3,900
14.71
3.77
Joey Votto
PHI
$4,300
14.51
3.37
Carlos Santana
LAA
$3,800
12.21
3.21
Best Values
Name
Team
Cost
Expected
Value
Michael Morse
SF
$1,500
5.92
3.95
Michael Morse
SF
$1,500
5.92
3.95
Chris Carter
DET
$2,300
8.87
3.86
Josh Bell
LAD
$2,700
10.23
3.79
Second Base
Best Rating
Name
Team
Cost
Expected
Value
José Altuve
PIT
$3,900
13.72
3.52
Brian Dozier
OAK
$3,800
13.21
3.48
Rougned Odor
TOR
$2,800
12.17
4.35
Daniel Murphy
CHC
$3,800
11.88
3.13
Best Values
Name
Team
Cost
Expected
Value
Ian Happ
ATL
$2,300
10.76
4.68
Rougned Odor
TOR
$2,800
12.17
4.35
Joe Panik
SF
$1,500
5.94
3.96
Adam Frazier
LAD
$2,600
9.48
3.65
Short Stop
Best Rating
Name
Team
Cost
Expected
Value
Francisco Lindor
LAA
$3,900
13.13
3.37
Trea Turner
CHC
$3,900
11.62
2.98
Elvis Andrus
TOR
$3,000
11.32
3.77
Jean Segura
TEX
$3,900
10.45
2.68
Best Values
Name
Team
Cost
Expected
Value
Allen Cordoba
SD
$2,000
8.42
4.21
Allen Cordoba
SD
$2,000
8.42
4.21
Elvis Andrus
TOR
$3,000
11.32
3.77
Eric Sogard
CLE
$2,400
8.11
3.38
Third Base
Best Rating
Name
Team
Cost
Expected
Value
Kris Bryant
ATL
$4,200
14.56
3.47
Joey Gallo
TOR
$3,200
13.39
4.18
Miguel Sanó
OAK
$3,900
13.15
3.37
Nolan Arenado
TB
$4,300
11.96
2.78
Best Values
Name
Team
Cost
Expected
Value
Joey Gallo
TOR
$3,200
13.39
4.18
Christian Arroyo
SF
$1,500
5.70
3.80
Christian Arroyo
SF
$1,500
5.70
3.80
David Freese
LAD
$2,400
8.81
3.67
Outfield
Best Rating
Name
Team
Cost
Expected
Value
Mike Trout
MIL
$4,900
16.11
3.29
Bryce Harper
CHC
$5,000
14.86
2.97
Aaron Judge
DET
$4,200
13.06
3.11
Mookie Betts
BOS
$4,600
12.73
2.77
Best Values
Name
Team
Cost
Expected
Value
Jared Hoying
TOR
$2,000
8.68
4.34
Justin Ruggiano
SF
$1,500
6.45
4.30
Ben Zobrist
ATL
$2,800
11.13
3.97
Ben Zobrist
ATL
$2,800
11.13
3.97
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.