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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 | Johnny Cueto |
| P Two | Lance McCullers Jr. |
| C | J.T. Realmuto |
| 1B | Freddie Freeman |
| 2B | Dee Gordon |
| SS | Elvis Andrus |
| 3B | Alexi Amarista |
| OF One | Khris Davis |
| OF Two | Nelson Cruz |
| OF Three | Kiké Hernández |
| Salary | $49,800 |
| Expected Points | 107.01 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lance McCullers Jr. | PIT | $9,900 | 23.31 | 2.35 |
| Johnny Cueto | SF | $11,600 | 23.17 | 2.00 |
| Carlos Martínez | WSH | $10,000 | 22.28 | 2.23 |
| Jake Arrieta | ATL | $9,600 | 21.95 | 2.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton Richard | SD | $5,300 | 12.70 | 2.40 |
| Wade Miley | BAL | $5,600 | 13.30 | 2.38 |
| Lance McCullers Jr. | PIT | $9,900 | 23.31 | 2.35 |
| Jake Arrieta | ATL | $9,600 | 21.95 | 2.29 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Schwarber | ATL | $4,700 | 8.87 | 1.89 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $4,000 | 8.41 | 2.10 |
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $2,800 | 7.62 | 2.72 |
| Evan Gattis | PIT | $3,800 | 7.44 | 1.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $2,800 | 7.62 | 2.72 |
| Sandy León | BOS | $2,500 | 5.97 | 2.39 |
| Tony Wolters | TB | $2,900 | 6.77 | 2.33 |
| Carlos Ruiz | TEX | $2,300 | 5.02 | 2.18 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $5,100 | 10.42 | 2.04 |
| Mark Trumbo | BAL | $4,400 | 9.19 | 2.09 |
| Mark Reynolds | TB | $4,400 | 9.18 | 2.09 |
| Edwin Encarnación | LAA | $4,500 | 9.08 | 2.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Rua | TOR | $2,700 | 6.46 | 2.39 |
| Justin Bour | ARZ | $2,600 | 6.02 | 2.31 |
| Mitch Moreland | BOS | $2,800 | 6.09 | 2.17 |
| Trey Mancini | BAL | $3,300 | 7.02 | 2.13 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,500 | 10.39 | 2.31 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,800 | 9.95 | 2.07 |
| Logan Forsythe | STL | $4,600 | 9.84 | 2.14 |
| Dee Gordon | ARZ | $3,500 | 9.58 | 2.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dee Gordon | ARZ | $3,500 | 9.58 | 2.74 |
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $2,400 | 6.53 | 2.72 |
| Adam Rosales | SEA | $2,500 | 6.50 | 2.60 |
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $3,400 | 8.82 | 2.59 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | BAL | $5,000 | 9.93 | 1.99 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,600 | 9.86 | 2.14 |
| Corey Seager | STL | $5,100 | 9.05 | 1.77 |
| Jean Segura | TEX | $3,800 | 8.75 | 2.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexi Amarista | TB | $2,500 | 6.69 | 2.68 |
| Andrew Romine | CHW | $2,100 | 5.10 | 2.43 |
| Eduardo Núñez | SF | $3,600 | 8.56 | 2.38 |
| Jean Segura | TEX | $3,800 | 8.75 | 2.30 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,000 | 11.24 | 2.25 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,500 | 10.39 | 2.31 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $5,000 | 10.38 | 2.08 |
| Justin Turner | STL | $4,600 | 10.30 | 2.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexi Amarista | TB | $2,500 | 6.69 | 2.68 |
| Adam Rosales | SEA | $2,500 | 6.50 | 2.60 |
| Aaron Hill | SF | $2,600 | 6.36 | 2.44 |
| Andrew Romine | CHW | $2,100 | 5.10 | 2.43 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,000 | 11.12 | 2.22 |
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $4,900 | 11.01 | 2.25 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $5,000 | 10.38 | 2.08 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $4,900 | 10.28 | 2.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $3,400 | 8.82 | 2.59 |
| Brandon Guyer | LAA | $3,100 | 7.70 | 2.48 |
| Hunter Renfroe | SD | $2,900 | 7.03 | 2.42 |
| Ryan Rua | TOR | $2,700 | 6.46 | 2.39 |
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.