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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 |
Buck Farmer |
C |
Russell Martin |
1B |
Matt Adams |
2B |
Robinson Canó |
SS |
Allen Cordoba |
3B |
Josh Donaldson |
OF One |
Mallex Smith |
OF Two |
Andrew Benintendi |
OF Three |
Tyler Moore |
Salary |
$28,600 |
Expected Points |
107.65 |
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 |
48.88 |
3.91 |
David Price |
BOS |
$9,300 |
35.16 |
3.78 |
Jon Lester |
ATL |
$9,400 |
32.41 |
3.45 |
Jason Vargas |
NYY |
$8,500 |
31.56 |
3.71 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Buck Farmer |
CHW |
$6,700 |
29.41 |
4.39 |
Brad Peacock |
PIT |
$7,000 |
27.39 |
3.91 |
Clayton Kershaw |
STL |
$12,500 |
48.88 |
3.91 |
David Price |
BOS |
$9,300 |
35.16 |
3.78 |
Catcher
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Gary Sánchez |
DET |
$4,100 |
12.32 |
3.00 |
Brian McCann |
PIT |
$3,600 |
11.63 |
3.23 |
Buster Posey |
SF |
$4,000 |
10.57 |
2.64 |
Buster Posey |
SF |
$4,000 |
10.57 |
2.64 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Russell Martin |
KC |
$2,300 |
8.79 |
3.82 |
Russell Martin |
KC |
$2,300 |
8.79 |
3.82 |
Cameron Rupp |
HOU |
$2,000 |
7.57 |
3.78 |
Elias Díaz |
LAD |
$2,400 |
8.65 |
3.60 |
First Base
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Ryan Zimmerman |
CHC |
$4,000 |
13.68 |
3.42 |
Justin Smoak |
KC |
$3,900 |
13.14 |
3.37 |
Mitch Moreland |
BOS |
$3,500 |
12.96 |
3.70 |
Anthony Rizzo |
ATL |
$4,100 |
12.65 |
3.08 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Matt Adams |
NYM |
$2,700 |
10.90 |
4.04 |
Matt Adams |
NYM |
$2,700 |
10.90 |
4.04 |
Yonder Alonso |
SEA |
$3,200 |
12.02 |
3.76 |
Mitch Moreland |
BOS |
$3,500 |
12.96 |
3.70 |
Second Base
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
José Altuve |
PIT |
$3,800 |
13.68 |
3.60 |
Brian Dozier |
OAK |
$3,800 |
13.17 |
3.47 |
Daniel Murphy |
CHC |
$3,600 |
13.15 |
3.65 |
Robinson Canó |
TEX |
$3,100 |
12.85 |
4.14 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Robinson Canó |
TEX |
$3,100 |
12.85 |
4.14 |
Jed Lowrie |
SEA |
$2,400 |
9.68 |
4.03 |
Chase Utley |
STL |
$2,600 |
10.22 |
3.93 |
Chase Utley |
STL |
$2,600 |
10.22 |
3.93 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Trea Turner |
CHC |
$4,400 |
14.21 |
3.23 |
Corey Seager |
STL |
$3,700 |
13.47 |
3.64 |
Carlos Correa |
PIT |
$4,200 |
13.04 |
3.10 |
Elvis Andrus |
TOR |
$3,400 |
11.09 |
3.26 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Corey Seager |
STL |
$3,700 |
13.47 |
3.64 |
Orlando Arcia |
CLE |
$2,100 |
7.36 |
3.51 |
J.J. Hardy |
BAL |
$2,300 |
7.59 |
3.30 |
Elvis Andrus |
TOR |
$3,400 |
11.09 |
3.26 |
Third Base
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Josh Donaldson |
KC |
$4,300 |
14.62 |
3.40 |
Manny Machado |
BAL |
$3,800 |
12.41 |
3.27 |
Kyle Seager |
TEX |
$3,300 |
12.35 |
3.74 |
Kris Bryant |
ATL |
$4,000 |
12.18 |
3.05 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Kyle Seager |
TEX |
$3,300 |
12.35 |
3.74 |
Logan Forsythe |
STL |
$2,400 |
8.45 |
3.52 |
Logan Forsythe |
STL |
$2,400 |
8.45 |
3.52 |
Wilmer Flores |
CIN |
$2,700 |
9.43 |
3.49 |
Outfield
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Bryce Harper |
CHC |
$4,500 |
15.03 |
3.34 |
Charlie Blackmon |
TB |
$4,900 |
14.09 |
2.88 |
Aaron Judge |
DET |
$5,000 |
14.06 |
2.81 |
Mookie Betts |
BOS |
$3,700 |
13.89 |
3.75 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Andrew Benintendi |
BOS |
$2,800 |
12.46 |
4.45 |
Chris Taylor |
STL |
$2,700 |
12.01 |
4.45 |
Chris Taylor |
STL |
$2,700 |
12.01 |
4.45 |
Mitch Haniger |
TEX |
$3,000 |
11.92 |
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.