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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 | Trevor Cahill |
| C | Willson Contreras |
| 1B | Joey Votto |
| 2B | Brian Dozier |
| SS | Dansby Swanson |
| 3B | Miguel Sanó |
| OF One | Andrew Toles |
| OF Two | Chris Marrero |
| OF Three | Rickie Weeks Jr. |
| Salary | $41,300 |
| Expected Points | 92.11 |
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 | 20.68 | 2.35 |
| Jon Lester | ATL | $11,300 | 20.36 | 1.80 |
| Matt Harvey | CIN | $7,800 | 19.27 | 2.47 |
| Drew Pomeranz | BOS | $7,500 | 18.63 | 2.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Cahill | SD | $4,500 | 11.86 | 2.64 |
| Drew Pomeranz | BOS | $7,500 | 18.63 | 2.48 |
| Matt Harvey | CIN | $7,800 | 19.27 | 2.47 |
| Carlos Carrasco | LAA | $8,800 | 20.68 | 2.35 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $3,800 | 7.51 | 1.98 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $3,600 | 7.21 | 2.00 |
| Matt Wieters | CHC | $3,200 | 6.95 | 2.17 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $3,200 | 6.94 | 2.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Piña | CLE | $3,000 | 6.80 | 2.27 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $3,200 | 6.94 | 2.17 |
| Matt Wieters | CHC | $3,200 | 6.95 | 2.17 |
| Salvador Pérez | NYY | $3,200 | 6.87 | 2.15 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,900 | 11.04 | 2.25 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,400 | 10.76 | 2.45 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $4,000 | 10.01 | 2.50 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,800 | 9.76 | 2.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Thames | CLE | $4,000 | 10.01 | 2.50 |
| Mitch Moreland | BOS | $3,200 | 7.98 | 2.49 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,400 | 10.76 | 2.45 |
| Trey Mancini | BAL | $2,900 | 6.55 | 2.26 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,600 | 11.70 | 2.54 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,500 | 10.01 | 2.22 |
| Ian Kinsler | CHW | $4,900 | 8.15 | 1.66 |
| Dustin Pedroia | BOS | $4,100 | 7.88 | 1.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,600 | 11.70 | 2.54 |
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $2,500 | 6.12 | 2.45 |
| César Hernández | HOU | $3,200 | 7.65 | 2.39 |
| Yangervis Solarte | SD | $3,400 | 7.80 | 2.29 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,400 | 9.27 | 2.11 |
| Corey Seager | STL | $4,300 | 8.56 | 1.99 |
| Aledmys Díaz | WSH | $4,000 | 7.99 | 2.00 |
| Eduardo Núñez | SF | $3,600 | 7.94 | 2.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $3,200 | 7.52 | 2.35 |
| Miguel Rojas | ARZ | $2,200 | 4.88 | 2.22 |
| Eduardo Núñez | SF | $3,600 | 7.94 | 2.21 |
| Addison Russell | ATL | $3,400 | 7.44 | 2.19 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,600 | 9.51 | 2.07 |
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $4,100 | 9.33 | 2.28 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,300 | 9.14 | 2.12 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,400 | 8.74 | 1.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Turner | STL | $3,400 | 8.48 | 2.49 |
| Matt Davidson | MIN | $3,100 | 7.62 | 2.46 |
| Eugenio Suárez | PHI | $3,600 | 8.60 | 2.39 |
| Chris Coghlan | KC | $2,500 | 5.99 | 2.39 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,100 | 10.81 | 2.12 |
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $5,000 | 10.77 | 2.15 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $4,000 | 10.01 | 2.50 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,200 | 9.41 | 1.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Toles | STL | $2,600 | 7.34 | 2.82 |
| Chris Marrero | SF | $2,000 | 5.26 | 2.63 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $4,000 | 10.01 | 2.50 |
| Chris Coghlan | KC | $2,500 | 5.99 | 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.