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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 | Adam Conley |
| C | Josh Phegley |
| 1B | Ryon Healy |
| 2B | Alexi Amarista |
| SS | Alexi Amarista |
| 3B | Ryon Healy |
| OF One | Kole Calhoun |
| OF Two | Mikie Mahtook |
| OF Three | Magneuris Sierra |
| Salary | $42,800 |
| Expected Points | 100.8 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton Kershaw | STL | $14,000 | 34.43 | 2.46 |
| Brad Peacock | PIT | $10,300 | 18.52 | 1.80 |
| Ivan Nova | LAD | $7,600 | 14.83 | 1.95 |
| Mike Clevinger | LAA | $9,100 | 14.65 | 1.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton Kershaw | STL | $14,000 | 34.43 | 2.46 |
| Adam Conley | ARZ | $5,900 | 14.14 | 2.40 |
| Luis Cessa | DET | $5,000 | 11.56 | 2.31 |
| John Lackey | ATL | $6,200 | 14.05 | 2.27 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,600 | 10.04 | 2.18 |
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $4,000 | 8.09 | 2.02 |
| Russell Martin | KC | $3,600 | 7.80 | 2.17 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $4,200 | 7.80 | 1.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Phegley | SEA | $2,200 | 6.05 | 2.75 |
| James McCann | CHW | $2,700 | 7.36 | 2.72 |
| Sandy Leon | BOS | $2,500 | 6.20 | 2.48 |
| Yan Gomes | LAA | $2,600 | 6.36 | 2.44 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $5,000 | 11.05 | 2.21 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $4,900 | 10.24 | 2.09 |
| Mark Reynolds | TB | $4,800 | 9.93 | 2.07 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $4,300 | 9.82 | 2.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryon Healy | SEA | $3,200 | 8.54 | 2.67 |
| Chris Davis | BAL | $3,100 | 8.04 | 2.59 |
| Miguel Cabrera | CHW | $3,700 | 9.22 | 2.49 |
| Tommy Joseph | HOU | $3,200 | 7.78 | 2.43 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $5,800 | 11.16 | 1.92 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $5,100 | 9.53 | 1.87 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,500 | 9.47 | 2.10 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $3,800 | 8.89 | 2.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexi Amarista | TB | $2,900 | 7.31 | 2.52 |
| Ian Kinsler | CHW | $3,600 | 8.70 | 2.42 |
| Darwin Barney | KC | $2,400 | 5.76 | 2.40 |
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $3,200 | 7.52 | 2.35 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | STL | $4,900 | 9.21 | 1.88 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,200 | 8.25 | 1.96 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $3,900 | 8.17 | 2.09 |
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $3,800 | 8.05 | 2.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexi Amarista | TB | $2,900 | 7.31 | 2.52 |
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $3,200 | 7.52 | 2.35 |
| Tim Anderson | MIN | $2,900 | 6.79 | 2.34 |
| Ronald Torreyes | DET | $2,600 | 5.77 | 2.22 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $5,000 | 11.05 | 2.21 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $5,300 | 10.08 | 1.90 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $4,400 | 10.08 | 2.29 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $4,900 | 9.51 | 1.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryon Healy | SEA | $3,200 | 8.54 | 2.67 |
| Darwin Barney | KC | $2,400 | 5.76 | 2.40 |
| Nicholas Castellanos | CHW | $3,600 | 8.47 | 2.35 |
| Eugenio Suárez | PHI | $2,900 | 6.81 | 2.35 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,600 | 12.28 | 2.19 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $5,300 | 11.39 | 2.15 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,400 | 11.08 | 2.05 |
| George Springer | PIT | $5,600 | 10.78 | 1.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kole Calhoun | MIL | $3,000 | 7.85 | 2.62 |
| Mikie Mahtook | CHW | $2,800 | 7.14 | 2.55 |
| Magneuris Sierra | WSH | $2,700 | 6.80 | 2.52 |
| Albert Almora Jr. | ATL | $3,100 | 7.44 | 2.40 |
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.