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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 | Carlos Carrasco |
| P Two | Tyler Anderson |
| C | Kyle Schwarber |
| 1B | Edwin Encarnación |
| 2B | José Altuve |
| SS | Eduardo Núñez |
| 3B | Eduardo Núñez |
| OF One | Rickie Weeks Jr. |
| OF Two | Keon Broxton |
| OF Three | José Ramírez |
| Salary | $44,800 |
| Expected Points | 102.72 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Carrasco | LAA | $8,800 | 20.82 | 2.37 |
| Jake Arrieta | ATL | $10,400 | 20.76 | 2.00 |
| Johnny Cueto | SF | $10,200 | 20.29 | 1.99 |
| Kenta Maeda | STL | $9,600 | 20.05 | 2.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Anderson | TB | $5,900 | 16.62 | 2.82 |
| Carlos Carrasco | LAA | $8,800 | 20.82 | 2.37 |
| Zach Davies | CLE | $6,500 | 14.78 | 2.27 |
| Sean Manaea | SEA | $7,400 | 16.70 | 2.26 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Schwarber | ATL | $4,100 | 9.03 | 2.20 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,000 | 8.66 | 2.17 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,900 | 8.13 | 2.08 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $3,300 | 7.46 | 2.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jett Bandy | CLE | $2,500 | 6.01 | 2.40 |
| Martín Maldonado | MIL | $2,200 | 5.20 | 2.36 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $3,300 | 7.46 | 2.26 |
| Kyle Schwarber | ATL | $4,100 | 9.03 | 2.20 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edwin Encarnación | LAA | $4,400 | 10.93 | 2.48 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,500 | 8.46 | 1.88 |
| Carlos Santana | LAA | $4,300 | 8.37 | 1.95 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,900 | 8.13 | 2.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefry Marte | MIL | $2,900 | 7.45 | 2.57 |
| Edwin Encarnación | LAA | $4,400 | 10.93 | 2.48 |
| Greg Bird | DET | $2,800 | 6.58 | 2.35 |
| Ryon Healy | SEA | $3,000 | 7.01 | 2.34 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,400 | 9.05 | 2.06 |
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $4,100 | 8.07 | 1.97 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $4,200 | 7.90 | 1.88 |
| Jean Segura | TEX | $4,000 | 7.85 | 1.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $2,400 | 5.68 | 2.37 |
| Danny Espinosa | MIL | $2,500 | 5.81 | 2.32 |
| Logan Forsythe | STL | $3,300 | 7.62 | 2.31 |
| Ryan Schimpf | SD | $3,000 | 6.88 | 2.29 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eduardo Núñez | SF | $3,700 | 10.47 | 2.83 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $4,000 | 9.53 | 2.38 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $4,400 | 9.11 | 2.07 |
| Corey Seager | STL | $4,200 | 8.88 | 2.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eduardo Núñez | SF | $3,700 | 10.47 | 2.83 |
| Andrelton Simmons | MIL | $2,600 | 6.70 | 2.58 |
| Ronald Torreyes | DET | $2,100 | 5.04 | 2.40 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $4,000 | 9.53 | 2.38 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eduardo Núñez | SF | $3,700 | 10.47 | 2.83 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $3,900 | 9.66 | 2.48 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $4,000 | 9.53 | 2.38 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,800 | 9.22 | 1.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eduardo Núñez | SF | $3,700 | 10.47 | 2.83 |
| Yandy Díaz | LAA | $2,700 | 7.00 | 2.59 |
| Jefry Marte | MIL | $2,900 | 7.45 | 2.57 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $3,900 | 9.66 | 2.48 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $4,600 | 9.95 | 2.16 |
| Ryan Braun | CLE | $4,700 | 9.85 | 2.10 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $3,900 | 9.66 | 2.48 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $4,800 | 9.27 | 1.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Renfroe | SD | $2,700 | 6.90 | 2.56 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $3,900 | 9.66 | 2.48 |
| Matt Joyce | SEA | $2,300 | 5.66 | 2.46 |
| Jarrod Dyson | TEX | $2,700 | 6.52 | 2.41 |
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.