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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 | CC Sabathia |
| C | Héctor Sánchez |
| 1B | Luis Valbuena |
| 2B | José Altuve |
| SS | JT Riddle |
| 3B | Luis Valbuena |
| OF One | Odúbel Herrera |
| OF Two | Keon Broxton |
| OF Three | Justin Upton |
| Salary | $44,400 |
| Expected Points | 100 |
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 | 28.68 | 2.28 |
| Clayton Kershaw | STL | $12,900 | 27.68 | 2.15 |
| Jon Lester | ATL | $8,800 | 20.48 | 2.33 |
| Michael Fulmer | CHW | $9,800 | 20.47 | 2.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Leiter Jr. | HOU | $5,600 | 14.52 | 2.59 |
| CC Sabathia | DET | $7,300 | 18.44 | 2.53 |
| Jon Lester | ATL | $8,800 | 20.48 | 2.33 |
| Jameson Taillon | LAD | $8,500 | 19.64 | 2.31 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,300 | 8.60 | 2.00 |
| Alex Avila | CHW | $4,000 | 7.81 | 1.95 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $4,300 | 7.67 | 1.78 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $3,500 | 7.11 | 2.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Héctor Sánchez | SD | $2,000 | 5.26 | 2.63 |
| Russell Martin | KC | $2,700 | 6.72 | 2.49 |
| Austin Hedges | SD | $2,100 | 4.86 | 2.31 |
| Chris Stewart | LAD | $2,100 | 4.66 | 2.22 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Votto | PHI | $5,600 | 11.44 | 2.04 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,300 | 10.11 | 2.35 |
| Miguel Cabrera | CHW | $4,300 | 10.09 | 2.35 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,700 | 10.06 | 2.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Voit | WSH | $2,700 | 6.94 | 2.57 |
| Luis Valbuena | MIL | $2,700 | 6.93 | 2.57 |
| Albert Pujols | MIL | $3,100 | 7.79 | 2.51 |
| Kendrys Morales | KC | $3,200 | 7.83 | 2.45 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,700 | 9.81 | 2.09 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $8,500 | 9.31 | 1.09 |
| Ian Kinsler | CHW | $4,100 | 9.16 | 2.23 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $4,600 | 9.10 | 1.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ehire Adrianza | OAK | $2,500 | 5.66 | 2.26 |
| Jonathan Schoop | BAL | $3,600 | 8.10 | 2.25 |
| Ian Kinsler | CHW | $4,100 | 9.16 | 2.23 |
| Jason Kipnis | LAA | $3,600 | 8.00 | 2.22 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $5,200 | 9.54 | 1.83 |
| Zack Cozart | PHI | $4,300 | 9.32 | 2.17 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,300 | 9.14 | 2.12 |
| Corey Seager | STL | $4,500 | 8.83 | 1.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ehire Adrianza | OAK | $2,500 | 5.66 | 2.26 |
| Zack Cozart | PHI | $4,300 | 9.32 | 2.17 |
| Alexi Amarista | TB | $3,100 | 6.70 | 2.16 |
| Orlando Arcia | CLE | $3,400 | 7.30 | 2.15 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,000 | 11.36 | 2.27 |
| Justin Turner | STL | $4,500 | 10.03 | 2.23 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $4,400 | 9.96 | 2.26 |
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $4,600 | 9.03 | 1.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Valbuena | MIL | $2,700 | 6.93 | 2.57 |
| Adrián Béltre | TOR | $3,500 | 8.49 | 2.43 |
| Matt Davidson | MIN | $3,300 | 7.79 | 2.36 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $3,700 | 8.45 | 2.28 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,400 | 11.83 | 2.19 |
| Adam Duvall | PHI | $5,200 | 10.94 | 2.10 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $5,500 | 10.71 | 1.95 |
| Khris Davis | SEA | $4,700 | 10.61 | 2.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Odúbel Herrera | HOU | $2,600 | 6.60 | 2.54 |
| Keon Broxton | CLE | $3,200 | 7.98 | 2.49 |
| Clint Frazier | DET | $2,600 | 6.45 | 2.48 |
| Seth Smith | BAL | $3,000 | 7.39 | 2.46 |
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.