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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 | Drew Pomeranz |
| C | Victor Martinez |
| 1B | Eric Thames |
| 2B | Brian Dozier |
| SS | Wilmer Difo |
| 3B | Miguel Sanó |
| OF One | Brandon Guyer |
| OF Two | Rickie Weeks Jr. |
| OF Three | Andrew Benintendi |
| Salary | $30,300 |
| Expected Points | 115.74 |
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 | 38.01 | 3.84 |
| Jon Lester | ATL | $10,300 | 37.33 | 3.62 |
| Matt Harvey | CIN | $8,700 | 37.08 | 4.26 |
| Gio González | CHC | $9,300 | 36.57 | 3.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Pomeranz | BOS | $7,800 | 35.02 | 4.49 |
| Matt Harvey | CIN | $8,700 | 37.08 | 4.26 |
| Antonio Senzatela | TB | $5,500 | 23.10 | 4.20 |
| Trevor Cahill | SD | $5,500 | 22.42 | 4.08 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Martinez | CHW | $2,500 | 9.75 | 3.90 |
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $2,800 | 9.54 | 3.41 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $3,000 | 9.37 | 3.12 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $3,100 | 9.24 | 2.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Piña | CLE | $2,200 | 8.64 | 3.93 |
| Victor Martinez | CHW | $2,500 | 9.75 | 3.90 |
| Cameron Rupp | HOU | $2,200 | 7.88 | 3.58 |
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $2,800 | 9.54 | 3.41 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Votto | PHI | $3,800 | 14.37 | 3.78 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $3,800 | 14.11 | 3.71 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $2,800 | 13.28 | 4.74 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $2,800 | 13.28 | 4.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Thames | CLE | $2,800 | 13.28 | 4.74 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $2,800 | 13.28 | 4.74 |
| Tommy Joseph | HOU | $2,300 | 9.29 | 4.04 |
| Matt Adams | WSH | $2,300 | 9.07 | 3.94 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $3,800 | 14.81 | 3.90 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $3,800 | 13.02 | 3.43 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $3,100 | 10.70 | 3.45 |
| Ian Kinsler | CHW | $3,100 | 10.64 | 3.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Franklin | CLE | $2,200 | 8.63 | 3.92 |
| Nick Franklin | CLE | $2,200 | 8.63 | 3.92 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $3,800 | 14.81 | 3.90 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $3,100 | 10.70 | 3.45 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $3,900 | 12.06 | 3.09 |
| Corey Seager | STL | $3,600 | 11.26 | 3.13 |
| Aledmys Díaz | WSH | $3,600 | 10.54 | 2.93 |
| Addison Russell | ATL | $2,700 | 9.76 | 3.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $2,600 | 9.55 | 3.67 |
| Jordy Mercer | LAD | $2,200 | 8.00 | 3.63 |
| Addison Russell | ATL | $2,700 | 9.76 | 3.61 |
| José Iglesias | CHW | $2,100 | 7.38 | 3.51 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,100 | 12.25 | 2.99 |
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $3,600 | 12.08 | 3.35 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,000 | 12.04 | 3.01 |
| Justin Turner | STL | $3,800 | 10.99 | 2.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Reyes | CIN | $2,100 | 7.95 | 3.79 |
| Jedd Gyorko | WSH | $2,600 | 9.35 | 3.60 |
| Jedd Gyorko | WSH | $2,600 | 9.35 | 3.60 |
| Adonis Garcia | NYM | $2,300 | 8.17 | 3.55 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,100 | 14.49 | 2.84 |
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $4,600 | 14.26 | 3.10 |
| Ryan Braun | CLE | $4,300 | 12.11 | 2.82 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $4,000 | 12.09 | 3.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Guyer | LAA | $2,000 | 9.52 | 4.76 |
| Hernán Pérez | CLE | $2,100 | 8.68 | 4.13 |
| Hernán Pérez | CLE | $2,100 | 8.68 | 4.13 |
| Ben Revere | MIL | $2,000 | 7.99 | 4.00 |
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.