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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 | Buster Posey |
| 1B | Matt Carpenter |
| 2B | Brandon Drury |
| SS | Alcides Escobar |
| 3B | Jake Lamb |
| OF One | Dexter Fowler |
| OF Two | Stephen Piscotty |
| OF Three | Charlie Blackmon |
| Salary | $34,200 |
| Expected Points | 127.73 |
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 | 49.84 | 3.96 |
| Jon Lester | ATL | $10,300 | 39.95 | 3.88 |
| Lance McCullers Jr. | PIT | $9,400 | 39.48 | 4.20 |
| Carlos Carrasco | LAA | $10,300 | 37.80 | 3.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lance McCullers Jr. | PIT | $9,400 | 39.48 | 4.20 |
| Jordan Montgomery | DET | $7,000 | 28.12 | 4.02 |
| Clayton Kershaw | STL | $12,600 | 49.84 | 3.96 |
| Jon Lester | ATL | $10,300 | 39.95 | 3.88 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,600 | 11.15 | 3.10 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,600 | 11.15 | 3.10 |
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $3,300 | 10.25 | 3.10 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $3,400 | 10.15 | 2.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Piña | CLE | $2,600 | 9.86 | 3.79 |
| Sandy León | BOS | $2,500 | 8.87 | 3.55 |
| Austin Romine | DET | $2,100 | 7.38 | 3.51 |
| Tony Wolters | TB | $2,400 | 8.14 | 3.39 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Zimmerman | CHC | $3,600 | 13.23 | 3.68 |
| José Abreu | MIN | $3,600 | 13.11 | 3.64 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $3,600 | 12.74 | 3.54 |
| Hanley Ramírez | BOS | $3,500 | 12.24 | 3.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $1,500 | 7.58 | 5.05 |
| Matt Adams | NYM | $2,200 | 9.09 | 4.13 |
| Josh Bell | LAD | $2,800 | 10.62 | 3.79 |
| Ryan Zimmerman | CHC | $3,600 | 13.23 | 3.68 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,100 | 13.89 | 3.39 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $3,900 | 13.43 | 3.44 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $3,800 | 12.20 | 3.21 |
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $3,800 | 11.88 | 3.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $2,700 | 10.85 | 4.02 |
| Brandon Phillips | NYM | $2,500 | 9.68 | 3.87 |
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $2,000 | 7.41 | 3.70 |
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $2,000 | 7.41 | 3.70 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | CHC | $3,500 | 13.52 | 3.86 |
| Corey Seager | STL | $3,600 | 13.41 | 3.72 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $3,400 | 11.39 | 3.35 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $3,400 | 11.24 | 3.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aledmys Díaz | WSH | $1,700 | 7.06 | 4.15 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $3,500 | 13.52 | 3.86 |
| Corey Seager | STL | $3,600 | 13.41 | 3.72 |
| Tim Anderson | MIN | $3,000 | 11.09 | 3.70 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,100 | 14.13 | 3.45 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,200 | 11.76 | 2.80 |
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $3,900 | 11.53 | 2.96 |
| Todd Frazier | MIN | $3,400 | 11.53 | 3.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jhonny Peralta | WSH | $1,500 | 6.02 | 4.01 |
| Jedd Gyorko | WSH | $1,900 | 7.39 | 3.89 |
| Joey Gallo | TOR | $2,800 | 10.83 | 3.87 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $3,000 | 10.61 | 3.54 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $4,300 | 15.41 | 3.58 |
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $4,700 | 14.57 | 3.10 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,200 | 14.39 | 2.77 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $4,300 | 14.14 | 3.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dexter Fowler | WSH | $1,600 | 8.15 | 5.09 |
| Stephen Piscotty | WSH | $1,800 | 8.89 | 4.94 |
| Randal Grichuk | WSH | $1,700 | 7.04 | 4.14 |
| Carlos González | TB | $3,000 | 11.55 | 3.85 |
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.