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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 | Clayton Kershaw |
| P Two | Johnny Cueto |
| C | Drew Butera |
| 1B | Hanley Ramirez |
| 2B | Johan Camargo |
| SS | Johan Camargo |
| 3B | Kyle Seager |
| OF One | Guillermo Heredia |
| OF Two | Justin Upton |
| OF Three | José Bautista |
| Salary | $46,200 |
| Expected Points | 103.45 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton Kershaw | STL | $13,500 | 29.94 | 2.22 |
| Corey Kluber | LAA | $11,700 | 23.17 | 1.98 |
| Johnny Cueto | SF | $9,100 | 22.21 | 2.44 |
| Jon Lester | ATL | $10,500 | 21.69 | 2.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnny Cueto | SF | $9,100 | 22.21 | 2.44 |
| Dylan Bundy | BAL | $6,800 | 15.54 | 2.28 |
| Clayton Kershaw | STL | $13,500 | 29.94 | 2.22 |
| Matt Garza | CLE | $5,900 | 12.61 | 2.14 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buster Posey | SF | $4,100 | 7.92 | 1.93 |
| Alex Avila | CHW | $4,000 | 7.65 | 1.91 |
| Manny Piña | CLE | $3,300 | 7.23 | 2.19 |
| Mike Zunino | TEX | $4,100 | 7.13 | 1.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Butera | NYY | $2,000 | 4.79 | 2.40 |
| Evan Gattis | PIT | $2,900 | 6.65 | 2.29 |
| Tucker Barnhart | PHI | $2,100 | 4.64 | 2.21 |
| Manny Piña | CLE | $3,300 | 7.23 | 2.19 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $5,200 | 10.57 | 2.03 |
| Ryan Zimmerman | CHC | $5,000 | 10.19 | 2.04 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $4,700 | 10.01 | 2.13 |
| Justin Smoak | KC | $4,800 | 9.73 | 2.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hanley Ramirez | BOS | $3,400 | 8.14 | 2.39 |
| Miguel Cabrera | CHW | $4,000 | 9.37 | 2.34 |
| Danny Valencia | TEX | $3,400 | 7.70 | 2.26 |
| Brandon Belt | SF | $3,600 | 8.06 | 2.24 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $5,100 | 10.87 | 2.13 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $4,500 | 9.35 | 2.08 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,800 | 9.29 | 1.93 |
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $4,600 | 9.19 | 2.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johan Camargo | NYM | $2,300 | 5.75 | 2.50 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $2,900 | 7.17 | 2.47 |
| Taylor Motter | TEX | $2,500 | 6.09 | 2.43 |
| Josh Rutledge | BOS | $2,600 | 6.14 | 2.36 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $4,900 | 9.50 | 1.94 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $4,500 | 9.11 | 2.02 |
| Corey Seager | STL | $4,600 | 8.87 | 1.93 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $4,600 | 8.61 | 1.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johan Camargo | NYM | $2,300 | 5.75 | 2.50 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $2,900 | 7.17 | 2.47 |
| Taylor Motter | TEX | $2,500 | 6.09 | 2.43 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $3,300 | 7.70 | 2.33 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,600 | 10.10 | 2.20 |
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $4,600 | 9.62 | 2.09 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $4,500 | 9.19 | 2.04 |
| Mike Moustakas | NYY | $4,400 | 8.99 | 2.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Seager | TEX | $3,400 | 8.64 | 2.54 |
| Eugenio Suárez | PHI | $3,100 | 7.56 | 2.44 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $2,700 | 6.52 | 2.41 |
| Josh Rutledge | BOS | $2,600 | 6.14 | 2.36 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,400 | 10.68 | 1.98 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $5,200 | 10.57 | 2.03 |
| J.D. Martinez | CHW | $4,900 | 10.29 | 2.10 |
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $5,500 | 10.27 | 1.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guillermo Heredia | TEX | $2,400 | 5.79 | 2.41 |
| Justin Upton | CHW | $4,000 | 9.41 | 2.35 |
| José Bautista | KC | $3,800 | 8.78 | 2.31 |
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $3,900 | 8.80 | 2.26 |
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.