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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 | Sean Newcomb |
| C | René Rivera |
| 1B | Tyler White |
| 2B | Yolmer Sánchez |
| SS | Tyler Saladino |
| 3B | Kaleb Cowart |
| OF One | Nicky Delmonico |
| OF Two | Max Kepler |
| OF Three | Ramón Flores |
| Salary | $36,000 |
| Expected Points | 82.79 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Kluber | LAA | $11,000 | 24.82 | 2.26 |
| Alex Wood | STL | $11,400 | 22.26 | 1.95 |
| José Quintana | ATL | $10,100 | 20.47 | 2.03 |
| Sonny Gray | DET | $8,800 | 18.66 | 2.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Cahill | NYY | $6,200 | 16.06 | 2.59 |
| Sean Newcomb | NYM | $5,200 | 13.03 | 2.50 |
| German Márquez | TB | $5,600 | 13.31 | 2.38 |
| Miguel González | MIN | $4,500 | 10.57 | 2.35 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Gattis | PIT | $4,200 | 8.10 | 1.93 |
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $4,000 | 7.74 | 1.94 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $5,300 | 7.67 | 1.45 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $4,200 | 7.53 | 1.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| René Rivera | CIN | $2,300 | 5.92 | 2.57 |
| Chris Stewart | LAD | $2,100 | 5.24 | 2.50 |
| Martín Maldonado | MIL | $2,300 | 5.27 | 2.29 |
| Andrew Knapp | HOU | $2,600 | 5.61 | 2.16 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Reynolds | TB | $4,800 | 10.43 | 2.17 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $5,100 | 10.34 | 2.03 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $4,800 | 9.35 | 1.95 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $4,300 | 9.12 | 2.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler White | PIT | $2,100 | 6.31 | 3.00 |
| Ryon Healy | SEA | $3,100 | 7.99 | 2.58 |
| Mike Napoli | TOR | $3,200 | 7.94 | 2.48 |
| Sean Rodríguez | NYM | $2,500 | 5.85 | 2.34 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $5,500 | 10.46 | 1.90 |
| Jonathan Schoop | BAL | $5,200 | 10.18 | 1.96 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $5,200 | 9.19 | 1.77 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,200 | 9.11 | 2.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $2,900 | 7.48 | 2.58 |
| Logan Forsythe | STL | $2,900 | 7.10 | 2.45 |
| Sean Rodríguez | NYM | $2,500 | 5.85 | 2.34 |
| Kolten Wong | WSH | $3,300 | 7.39 | 2.24 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asdrúbal Cabrera | CIN | $4,600 | 8.80 | 1.91 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,600 | 8.46 | 1.84 |
| Corey Seager | STL | $5,400 | 8.28 | 1.53 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $4,400 | 8.16 | 1.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $3,000 | 6.66 | 2.22 |
| Tim Anderson | MIN | $2,500 | 5.50 | 2.20 |
| Jean Segura | TEX | $3,700 | 7.91 | 2.14 |
| Alcides Escobar | NYY | $2,700 | 5.73 | 2.12 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,400 | 11.93 | 2.21 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,600 | 9.32 | 2.03 |
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $4,100 | 9.19 | 2.24 |
| Adrián Béltre | TOR | $4,100 | 9.08 | 2.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaleb Cowart | MIL | $2,000 | 6.06 | 3.03 |
| Matt Chapman | SEA | $2,400 | 6.42 | 2.67 |
| Ryon Healy | SEA | $3,100 | 7.99 | 2.58 |
| Nicky Delmonico | MIN | $2,400 | 6.14 | 2.56 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,500 | 11.76 | 2.14 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,500 | 10.51 | 1.91 |
| Jay Bruce | CIN | $5,100 | 10.47 | 2.05 |
| Michael Conforto | CIN | $5,300 | 10.32 | 1.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicky Delmonico | MIN | $2,400 | 6.14 | 2.56 |
| Jesse Winker | PHI | $3,100 | 7.80 | 2.52 |
| Max Kepler | OAK | $3,100 | 7.82 | 2.52 |
| Ramón Flores | MIL | $2,100 | 5.21 | 2.48 |
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.