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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 |
Jon Lester |
P Two |
Clayton Kershaw |
C |
Welington Castillo |
1B |
Matt Adams |
2B |
Daniel Murphy |
SS |
Corey Seager |
3B |
Maikel Franco |
OF One |
Jaycob Brugman |
OF Two |
Franchy Cordero |
OF Three |
Matt Adams |
Salary |
$47,600 |
Expected Points |
103.5 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Clayton Kershaw |
STL |
$12,900 |
30.49 |
2.36 |
David Price |
BOS |
$10,100 |
19.78 |
1.96 |
Jon Lester |
ATL |
$8,800 |
18.91 |
2.15 |
Jason Vargas |
NYY |
$8,300 |
17.60 |
2.12 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Lance Lynn |
WSH |
$6,500 |
15.72 |
2.42 |
Clayton Kershaw |
STL |
$12,900 |
30.49 |
2.36 |
Zack Wheeler |
CIN |
$7,300 |
16.52 |
2.26 |
Buck Farmer |
CHW |
$6,900 |
15.54 |
2.25 |
Catcher
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Gary Sánchez |
DET |
$5,100 |
9.31 |
1.83 |
Brian McCann |
PIT |
$4,400 |
8.82 |
2.00 |
Buster Posey |
SF |
$4,400 |
8.19 |
1.86 |
J.T. Realmuto |
ARZ |
$4,200 |
7.82 |
1.86 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Austin Hedges |
SD |
$2,600 |
6.02 |
2.31 |
Welington Castillo |
BAL |
$3,300 |
7.61 |
2.31 |
Elias Díaz |
LAD |
$2,900 |
6.51 |
2.24 |
Cameron Rupp |
HOU |
$2,600 |
5.66 |
2.18 |
First Base
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Ryan Zimmerman |
CHC |
$5,000 |
10.46 |
2.09 |
Justin Smoak |
KC |
$5,000 |
9.99 |
2.00 |
Cody Bellinger |
STL |
$4,800 |
9.82 |
2.04 |
Mitch Moreland |
BOS |
$4,600 |
9.79 |
2.13 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Matt Adams |
NYM |
$3,500 |
8.28 |
2.36 |
Trey Mancini |
BAL |
$3,300 |
7.74 |
2.35 |
Hanley Ramirez |
BOS |
$3,600 |
8.40 |
2.33 |
Yonder Alonso |
SEA |
$4,100 |
9.57 |
2.33 |
Second Base
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
José Altuve |
PIT |
$4,700 |
10.68 |
2.27 |
Daniel Murphy |
CHC |
$4,300 |
10.17 |
2.36 |
Brian Dozier |
OAK |
$4,600 |
10.12 |
2.20 |
Robinson Canó |
TEX |
$4,400 |
9.78 |
2.22 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Daniel Murphy |
CHC |
$4,300 |
10.17 |
2.36 |
Wilmer Flores |
CIN |
$3,100 |
7.19 |
2.32 |
Rougned Odor |
TOR |
$3,200 |
7.36 |
2.30 |
Ian Happ |
ATL |
$3,300 |
7.59 |
2.30 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Trea Turner |
CHC |
$5,400 |
11.17 |
2.07 |
Corey Seager |
STL |
$4,200 |
10.16 |
2.42 |
Carlos Correa |
PIT |
$4,900 |
10.03 |
2.05 |
Elvis Andrus |
TOR |
$4,300 |
8.54 |
1.98 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Corey Seager |
STL |
$4,200 |
10.16 |
2.42 |
José Reyes |
CIN |
$2,800 |
6.68 |
2.38 |
Addison Russell |
ATL |
$2,800 |
6.47 |
2.31 |
Eric Sogard |
CLE |
$3,200 |
7.32 |
2.29 |
Third Base
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Josh Donaldson |
KC |
$4,700 |
10.92 |
2.32 |
Manny Machado |
BAL |
$4,100 |
9.63 |
2.35 |
Kyle Seager |
TEX |
$4,100 |
9.46 |
2.31 |
Eduardo Núñez |
SF |
$4,700 |
9.19 |
1.95 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Maikel Franco |
HOU |
$2,400 |
6.60 |
2.75 |
José Reyes |
CIN |
$2,800 |
6.68 |
2.38 |
Manny Machado |
BAL |
$4,100 |
9.63 |
2.35 |
Rio Ruiz |
NYM |
$2,500 |
5.88 |
2.35 |
Outfield
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Bryce Harper |
CHC |
$5,300 |
11.34 |
2.14 |
Charlie Blackmon |
TB |
$5,500 |
10.88 |
1.98 |
Aaron Judge |
DET |
$5,600 |
10.65 |
1.90 |
Mookie Betts |
BOS |
$4,600 |
10.60 |
2.30 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Jaycob Brugman |
SEA |
$2,200 |
6.33 |
2.88 |
Franchy Cordero |
SD |
$2,500 |
6.83 |
2.73 |
Mark Trumbo |
BAL |
$3,400 |
8.87 |
2.61 |
Ryan Raburn |
CHC |
$2,000 |
5.08 |
2.54 |
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.