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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 | John Lackey |
| P Two | Ivan Nova |
| C | Stephen Vogt |
| 1B | Eric Thames |
| 2B | José Altuve |
| SS | Greg García |
| 3B | Kris Bryant |
| OF One | Eric Thames |
| OF Two | Marcell Ozuna |
| OF Three | Carlos Santana |
| Salary | $49,500 |
| Expected Points | 101.41 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Lackey | ATL | $10,200 | 19.77 | 1.94 |
| Danny Salazar | LAA | $10,300 | 17.38 | 1.69 |
| Ivan Nova | LAD | $7,500 | 16.85 | 2.25 |
| Jharel Cotton | SEA | $8,200 | 16.30 | 1.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivan Nova | LAD | $7,500 | 16.85 | 2.25 |
| Charlie Morton | PIT | $6,500 | 14.52 | 2.23 |
| Jordan Montgomery | DET | $6,000 | 12.81 | 2.13 |
| Jharel Cotton | SEA | $8,200 | 16.30 | 1.99 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Vogt | SEA | $3,400 | 7.12 | 2.09 |
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $3,400 | 6.88 | 2.02 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $3,500 | 6.75 | 1.93 |
| Evan Gattis | PIT | $4,000 | 6.73 | 1.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Vogt | SEA | $3,400 | 7.12 | 2.09 |
| Jett Bandy | CLE | $2,700 | 5.59 | 2.07 |
| Kurt Suzuki | NYM | $2,500 | 5.19 | 2.07 |
| Sandy León | BOS | $3,000 | 6.18 | 2.06 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,600 | 11.17 | 2.43 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $5,300 | 10.27 | 1.94 |
| Hanley Ramírez | BOS | $4,800 | 9.46 | 1.97 |
| Carlos Santana | LAA | $4,400 | 9.43 | 2.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Thames | CLE | $3,800 | 9.38 | 2.47 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,600 | 11.17 | 2.43 |
| Carlos Santana | LAA | $4,400 | 9.43 | 2.14 |
| Mitch Moreland | BOS | $3,400 | 7.08 | 2.08 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $5,100 | 10.49 | 2.06 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,900 | 10.45 | 2.13 |
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $4,500 | 8.98 | 1.99 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $4,500 | 8.76 | 1.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Rosales | SEA | $2,500 | 5.81 | 2.32 |
| Brandon Phillips | NYM | $3,600 | 7.94 | 2.21 |
| Adam Frazier | LAD | $3,000 | 6.50 | 2.17 |
| Yangervis Solarte | SD | $3,400 | 7.25 | 2.13 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,200 | 9.18 | 2.19 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $4,600 | 7.98 | 1.73 |
| Addison Russell | ATL | $3,600 | 7.43 | 2.06 |
| Aledmys Díaz | WSH | $4,200 | 7.36 | 1.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Rojas | ARZ | $2,100 | 5.07 | 2.41 |
| Luis Sardiñas | SD | $2,400 | 5.42 | 2.26 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,200 | 9.18 | 2.19 |
| Addison Russell | ATL | $3,600 | 7.43 | 2.06 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $5,000 | 10.42 | 2.08 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $4,600 | 7.98 | 1.73 |
| Kyle Seager | TEX | $4,200 | 7.64 | 1.82 |
| Matt Davidson | MIN | $3,300 | 7.61 | 2.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Rojas | ARZ | $2,100 | 5.07 | 2.41 |
| Adam Rosales | SEA | $2,500 | 5.81 | 2.32 |
| Matt Davidson | MIN | $3,300 | 7.61 | 2.31 |
| Luis Sardiñas | SD | $2,400 | 5.42 | 2.26 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,400 | 10.78 | 2.00 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,500 | 9.56 | 1.74 |
| George Springer | PIT | $4,700 | 9.53 | 2.03 |
| Hanley Ramírez | BOS | $4,800 | 9.46 | 1.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Thames | CLE | $3,800 | 9.38 | 2.47 |
| Marcell Ozuna | ARZ | $3,500 | 8.57 | 2.45 |
| Matt Joyce | SEA | $2,600 | 6.11 | 2.35 |
| Jarrod Dyson | TEX | $3,200 | 7.25 | 2.27 |
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.