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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 | Jerad Eickhoff |
| C | Omar Narváez |
| 1B | Luke Voit |
| 2B | Drew Robinson |
| SS | Tzu-Wei Lin |
| 3B | Ryon Healy |
| OF One | Drew Robinson |
| OF Two | Matt Kemp |
| OF Three | Clint Frazier |
| Salary | $40,300 |
| Expected Points | 97.22 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton Kershaw | STL | $13,000 | 30.39 | 2.34 |
| Corey Kluber | LAA | $12,400 | 26.40 | 2.13 |
| Yu Darvish | TOR | $11,600 | 22.91 | 1.98 |
| David Price | BOS | $9,600 | 22.90 | 2.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lance Lynn | WSH | $6,600 | 17.72 | 2.68 |
| Jerad Eickhoff | HOU | $6,000 | 15.64 | 2.61 |
| David Price | BOS | $9,600 | 22.90 | 2.38 |
| Felix Hernandez | TEX | $7,400 | 17.54 | 2.37 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,900 | 9.42 | 1.92 |
| Omar Narváez | MIN | $3,000 | 7.41 | 2.47 |
| Yadier Molina | WSH | $3,000 | 7.34 | 2.45 |
| Robinson Chirinos | TOR | $3,600 | 7.23 | 2.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omar Narváez | MIN | $3,000 | 7.41 | 2.47 |
| Yadier Molina | WSH | $3,000 | 7.34 | 2.45 |
| Bruce Maxwell | SEA | $2,700 | 6.49 | 2.40 |
| Ryan Hanigan | TB | $2,700 | 6.41 | 2.37 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Abreu | MIN | $4,600 | 12.11 | 2.63 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,600 | 11.30 | 2.46 |
| Ryan Zimmerman | CHC | $4,100 | 9.30 | 2.27 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $5,400 | 9.13 | 1.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Voit | WSH | $2,400 | 7.56 | 3.15 |
| Ryon Healy | SEA | $2,800 | 7.80 | 2.79 |
| José Abreu | MIN | $4,600 | 12.11 | 2.63 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,600 | 11.30 | 2.46 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $4,400 | 10.64 | 2.42 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $5,200 | 10.15 | 1.95 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,100 | 9.64 | 2.35 |
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $4,700 | 9.19 | 1.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Robinson | TOR | $2,400 | 6.28 | 2.62 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $4,400 | 10.64 | 2.42 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,100 | 9.64 | 2.35 |
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $2,700 | 6.32 | 2.34 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $5,100 | 9.96 | 1.95 |
| Jean Segura | TEX | $4,900 | 9.44 | 1.93 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $4,000 | 8.41 | 2.10 |
| Pat Valaika | TB | $3,700 | 8.12 | 2.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tzu-Wei Lin | BOS | $2,100 | 5.39 | 2.56 |
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $2,700 | 6.32 | 2.34 |
| Troy Tulowitzki | KC | $3,100 | 7.14 | 2.30 |
| Erik González | LAA | $3,000 | 6.68 | 2.23 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,400 | 12.10 | 2.24 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,600 | 11.30 | 2.46 |
| Todd Frazier | MIN | $4,100 | 10.35 | 2.52 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,300 | 9.23 | 2.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryon Healy | SEA | $2,800 | 7.80 | 2.79 |
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $3,300 | 8.88 | 2.69 |
| Tzu-Wei Lin | BOS | $2,100 | 5.39 | 2.56 |
| Todd Frazier | MIN | $4,100 | 10.35 | 2.52 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | DET | $5,600 | 11.31 | 2.02 |
| George Springer | PIT | $5,500 | 11.02 | 2.00 |
| Avisaíl García | MIN | $4,100 | 10.53 | 2.57 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,500 | 10.52 | 1.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Robinson | TOR | $2,400 | 6.28 | 2.62 |
| Matt Kemp | NYM | $3,100 | 8.10 | 2.61 |
| Avisaíl García | MIN | $4,100 | 10.53 | 2.57 |
| Jay Bruce | CIN | $3,700 | 9.25 | 2.50 |
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.