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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 | Corey Kluber |
| P Two | Andrew Triggs |
| C | Jonathan Lucroy |
| 1B | Mitch Moreland |
| 2B | José Pirela |
| SS | Kiké Hernández |
| 3B | Nolan Arenado |
| OF One | Eric Young Jr. |
| OF Two | Kiké Hernández |
| OF Three | Bradley Zimmer |
| Salary | $45,100 |
| Expected Points | 95.6 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Kluber | LAA | $12,600 | 26.06 | 2.07 |
| Ervin Santana | OAK | $11,000 | 21.26 | 1.93 |
| Tanner Roark | CHC | $8,200 | 16.86 | 2.06 |
| Rich Hill | STL | $8,100 | 16.28 | 2.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amir Garrett | PHI | $4,300 | 11.36 | 2.64 |
| Andrew Triggs | SEA | $5,700 | 13.55 | 2.38 |
| Jhoulys Chacin | SD | $6,400 | 14.74 | 2.30 |
| Julio Teheran | NYM | $7,100 | 15.64 | 2.20 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,600 | 8.72 | 1.89 |
| Brian McCann | PIT | $3,500 | 8.02 | 2.29 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $4,500 | 7.18 | 1.60 |
| Manny Piña | CLE | $3,200 | 7.14 | 2.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Lucroy | TOR | $2,600 | 6.42 | 2.47 |
| Stephen Vogt | SEA | $2,600 | 6.37 | 2.45 |
| Ryan Hanigan | TB | $2,200 | 5.08 | 2.31 |
| Brian McCann | PIT | $3,500 | 8.02 | 2.29 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Zimmerman | CHC | $5,300 | 10.36 | 1.95 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $4,800 | 10.21 | 2.13 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $5,000 | 10.16 | 2.03 |
| Justin Smoak | KC | $4,700 | 10.02 | 2.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitch Moreland | BOS | $3,700 | 8.76 | 2.37 |
| Kendrys Morales | KC | $3,400 | 7.94 | 2.33 |
| Wil Myers | SD | $3,700 | 8.21 | 2.22 |
| Trey Mancini | BAL | $3,300 | 7.13 | 2.16 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $5,300 | 10.83 | 2.04 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,600 | 10.36 | 2.25 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $3,800 | 9.29 | 2.44 |
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $4,600 | 9.13 | 1.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Pirela | SD | $2,400 | 6.17 | 2.57 |
| Chad Pinder | SEA | $2,500 | 6.28 | 2.51 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $3,800 | 9.29 | 2.44 |
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $2,900 | 7.02 | 2.42 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | CHC | $5,200 | 11.04 | 2.12 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $5,300 | 10.10 | 1.90 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $4,500 | 8.48 | 1.88 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,400 | 8.46 | 1.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $3,300 | 8.36 | 2.53 |
| Chad Pinder | SEA | $2,500 | 6.28 | 2.51 |
| J.J. Hardy | BAL | $2,300 | 5.49 | 2.38 |
| JT Riddle | ARZ | $2,900 | 6.46 | 2.23 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,200 | 10.79 | 2.07 |
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $5,000 | 10.32 | 2.06 |
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $4,800 | 10.01 | 2.09 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $5,000 | 9.88 | 1.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derek Dietrich | ARZ | $2,900 | 6.71 | 2.31 |
| Joey Gallo | TOR | $3,800 | 8.32 | 2.19 |
| Eduardo Escobar | OAK | $2,600 | 5.66 | 2.18 |
| Rubén Tejada | BAL | $2,300 | 4.89 | 2.12 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $5,300 | 12.32 | 2.32 |
| J.D. Martinez | CHW | $5,400 | 10.67 | 1.98 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $5,300 | 10.24 | 1.93 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $4,800 | 10.21 | 2.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Young Jr. | MIL | $2,500 | 6.41 | 2.56 |
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $3,300 | 8.36 | 2.53 |
| José Bautista | KC | $3,500 | 8.69 | 2.48 |
| Allen Cordoba | SD | $2,700 | 6.60 | 2.44 |
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.