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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 | Homer Bailey |
| C | Luke Maile |
| 1B | Wilmer Flores |
| 2B | Jason Kipnis |
| SS | Alcides Escobar |
| 3B | Wilmer Flores |
| OF One | Shane Peterson |
| OF Two | Matt Olson |
| OF Three | Joc Pederson |
| Salary | $38,300 |
| Expected Points | 86.38 |
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 | 27.64 | 2.21 |
| Corey Kluber | LAA | $12,600 | 25.59 | 2.03 |
| Jon Lester | ATL | $10,200 | 20.94 | 2.05 |
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $11,400 | 20.83 | 1.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homer Bailey | PHI | $4,400 | 12.09 | 2.75 |
| James Shields | MIN | $6,200 | 14.15 | 2.28 |
| David Price | BOS | $7,700 | 17.40 | 2.26 |
| Gerrit Cole | LAD | $8,000 | 18.04 | 2.25 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $3,900 | 7.96 | 2.04 |
| Alex Avila | CHW | $3,800 | 7.67 | 2.02 |
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $3,900 | 7.63 | 1.96 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $3,800 | 7.41 | 1.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Maile | KC | $2,000 | 4.61 | 2.30 |
| Bruce Maxwell | SEA | $2,600 | 5.90 | 2.27 |
| Cameron Rupp | HOU | $2,600 | 5.82 | 2.24 |
| Tucker Barnhart | PHI | $2,500 | 5.58 | 2.23 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $5,500 | 11.83 | 2.15 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | LAA | $5,400 | 10.69 | 1.98 |
| Matt Adams | NYM | $4,200 | 10.57 | 2.52 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,700 | 9.96 | 2.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmer Flores | CIN | $2,400 | 6.12 | 2.55 |
| Matt Adams | NYM | $4,200 | 10.57 | 2.52 |
| Miguel Cabrera | CHW | $3,600 | 8.75 | 2.43 |
| Tommy Joseph | HOU | $3,000 | 7.15 | 2.38 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $5,100 | 10.24 | 2.01 |
| Jason Kipnis | LAA | $4,300 | 9.15 | 2.13 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $5,200 | 8.99 | 1.73 |
| Ian Happ | ATL | $4,600 | 8.68 | 1.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $3,400 | 7.77 | 2.29 |
| Taylor Motter | TEX | $2,700 | 6.17 | 2.29 |
| Chase Utley | STL | $3,100 | 7.05 | 2.27 |
| José Pirela | SD | $3,600 | 7.92 | 2.20 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | CHC | $5,300 | 10.47 | 1.98 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $5,100 | 10.08 | 1.98 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $4,700 | 9.43 | 2.01 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,800 | 8.87 | 1.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcides Escobar | NYY | $2,200 | 5.53 | 2.51 |
| Adam Rosales | SEA | $2,400 | 5.52 | 2.30 |
| Taylor Motter | TEX | $2,700 | 6.17 | 2.29 |
| Orlando Arcia | CLE | $3,200 | 7.09 | 2.22 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,900 | 10.03 | 2.05 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $4,700 | 9.27 | 1.97 |
| Justin Turner | STL | $4,300 | 9.22 | 2.14 |
| Matt Davidson | MIN | $4,000 | 9.12 | 2.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmer Flores | CIN | $2,400 | 6.12 | 2.55 |
| Maikel Franco | HOU | $3,100 | 7.15 | 2.31 |
| Cory Spangenberg | SD | $3,000 | 6.85 | 2.28 |
| Matt Davidson | MIN | $4,000 | 9.12 | 2.28 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $5,500 | 11.83 | 2.15 |
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $5,600 | 11.55 | 2.06 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $5,700 | 11.25 | 1.97 |
| George Springer | PIT | $5,300 | 10.60 | 2.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | SEA | $2,000 | 5.50 | 2.75 |
| Brian Goodwin | CHC | $3,500 | 8.39 | 2.40 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | ARZ | $3,900 | 9.14 | 2.34 |
| José Martínez | WSH | $2,700 | 6.31 | 2.34 |
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.