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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 | Matthew Boyd |
| C | Jonathan Lucroy |
| 1B | Wil Myers |
| 2B | DJ LeMahieu |
| SS | Stephen Drew |
| 3B | Yangervis Solarte |
| OF One | Mitch Haniger |
| OF Two | Manuel Margot |
| OF Three | Justin Upton |
| Salary | $29,900 |
| Expected Points | 110.14 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Carrasco | LAA | $9,900 | 39.61 | 4.00 |
| Cole Hamels | TOR | $9,500 | 36.11 | 3.80 |
| Matt Harvey | CIN | $8,700 | 34.33 | 3.95 |
| Jameson Taillon | LAD | $8,000 | 33.68 | 4.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Boyd | CHW | $5,400 | 24.92 | 4.61 |
| Jameson Taillon | LAD | $8,000 | 33.68 | 4.21 |
| Dylan Bundy | BAL | $7,200 | 29.94 | 4.16 |
| Tyler Skaggs | MIL | $7,100 | 28.59 | 4.03 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Lucroy | TOR | $3,000 | 10.24 | 3.41 |
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $2,600 | 9.43 | 3.63 |
| Tony Wolters | TB | $3,200 | 9.21 | 2.88 |
| Russell Martin | KC | $2,500 | 9.14 | 3.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James McCann | CHW | $2,200 | 9.09 | 4.13 |
| Russell Martin | KC | $2,500 | 9.14 | 3.65 |
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $2,600 | 9.43 | 3.63 |
| Chris Gimenez | OAK | $2,000 | 7.19 | 3.59 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wil Myers | SD | $4,100 | 14.66 | 3.57 |
| Wil Myers | SD | $4,100 | 14.66 | 3.57 |
| Carlos Santana | LAA | $3,800 | 14.02 | 3.69 |
| Mark Reynolds | TB | $4,000 | 13.84 | 3.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tommy Joseph | HOU | $2,000 | 8.12 | 4.06 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $3,600 | 13.43 | 3.73 |
| Carlos Santana | LAA | $3,800 | 14.02 | 3.69 |
| Hanley Ramírez | BOS | $3,400 | 12.42 | 3.65 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $3,400 | 13.46 | 3.96 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $3,400 | 13.46 | 3.96 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $3,700 | 12.92 | 3.49 |
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $3,100 | 12.82 | 4.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $3,100 | 12.82 | 4.13 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $3,400 | 13.46 | 3.96 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $3,400 | 13.46 | 3.96 |
| Devon Travis | KC | $2,400 | 8.98 | 3.74 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $3,800 | 12.15 | 3.20 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $3,800 | 11.02 | 2.90 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $3,300 | 10.88 | 3.30 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $3,300 | 10.88 | 3.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Drew | CHC | $2,000 | 8.44 | 4.22 |
| Stephen Drew | CHC | $2,000 | 8.44 | 4.22 |
| Wilmer Difo | CHC | $2,100 | 8.61 | 4.10 |
| Wilmer Difo | CHC | $2,100 | 8.61 | 4.10 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,900 | 14.98 | 3.06 |
| Yangervis Solarte | SD | $3,500 | 12.46 | 3.56 |
| Yangervis Solarte | SD | $3,500 | 12.46 | 3.56 |
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $3,200 | 12.09 | 3.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $3,200 | 12.09 | 3.78 |
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $3,200 | 12.09 | 3.78 |
| Adonis Garcia | NYM | $2,400 | 8.72 | 3.63 |
| Adonis Garcia | NYM | $2,400 | 8.72 | 3.63 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $4,500 | 14.94 | 3.32 |
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $4,800 | 14.39 | 3.00 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,000 | 13.27 | 2.65 |
| Manuel Margot | SD | $3,500 | 13.04 | 3.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitch Haniger | TEX | $2,000 | 9.89 | 4.94 |
| Ryan Rua | TOR | $2,000 | 8.04 | 4.02 |
| Ryan Rua | TOR | $2,000 | 8.04 | 4.02 |
| Tyler Naquin | LAA | $2,400 | 9.41 | 3.92 |
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.