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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 | Chris Sale |
| P Two | Noah Syndergaard |
| C | Jason Castro |
| 1B | Eric Thames |
| 2B | Andrew Romine |
| SS | Grant Green |
| 3B | Eugenio Suárez |
| OF One | Andrew Romine |
| OF Two | Bryce Harper |
| OF Three | Jarrod Dyson |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 108.02 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | BOS | $13,300 | 27.38 | 2.06 |
| Noah Syndergaard | CIN | $11,800 | 26.11 | 2.21 |
| Stephen Strasburg | CHC | $11,100 | 21.44 | 1.93 |
| Lance McCullers Jr. | PIT | $9,800 | 20.37 | 2.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Duffy | NYY | $8,200 | 19.90 | 2.43 |
| Wade Miley | BAL | $6,100 | 14.55 | 2.38 |
| Noah Syndergaard | CIN | $11,800 | 26.11 | 2.21 |
| James Paxton | TEX | $9,600 | 20.12 | 2.10 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salvador Pérez | NYY | $3,900 | 7.52 | 1.93 |
| Evan Gattis | PIT | $3,900 | 7.03 | 1.80 |
| Yadier Molina | WSH | $3,900 | 6.94 | 1.78 |
| Jonathan Lucroy | TOR | $4,200 | 6.77 | 1.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Castro | OAK | $2,800 | 6.27 | 2.24 |
| Alex Avila | CHW | $2,900 | 6.36 | 2.19 |
| Matt Wieters | CHC | $3,100 | 6.57 | 2.12 |
| Sandy León | BOS | $2,700 | 5.57 | 2.06 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edwin Encarnación | LAA | $4,600 | 10.32 | 2.24 |
| Miguel Cabrera | CHW | $4,700 | 10.01 | 2.13 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $3,800 | 9.76 | 2.57 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,400 | 9.70 | 2.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Thames | CLE | $3,800 | 9.76 | 2.57 |
| Mitch Moreland | BOS | $3,000 | 7.29 | 2.43 |
| Edwin Encarnación | LAA | $4,600 | 10.32 | 2.24 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,400 | 9.70 | 2.20 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,900 | 9.66 | 1.97 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,400 | 9.11 | 2.07 |
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $4,400 | 8.96 | 2.04 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $4,500 | 8.54 | 1.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Romine | CHW | $2,200 | 5.71 | 2.60 |
| Adam Rosales | SEA | $2,400 | 5.73 | 2.39 |
| Grant Green | CHC | $2,100 | 4.77 | 2.27 |
| Chad Pinder | SEA | $2,300 | 5.18 | 2.25 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,500 | 8.26 | 1.83 |
| Aledmys Díaz | WSH | $4,500 | 7.98 | 1.77 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $4,100 | 7.72 | 1.88 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $4,800 | 7.57 | 1.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmer Difo | CHC | $2,600 | 6.18 | 2.38 |
| Grant Green | CHC | $2,100 | 4.77 | 2.27 |
| Taylor Motter | TEX | $3,300 | 6.85 | 2.08 |
| Asdrúbal Cabrera | CIN | $3,600 | 7.07 | 1.96 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugenio Suárez | PHI | $3,700 | 8.88 | 2.40 |
| Mike Moustakas | NYY | $3,700 | 8.68 | 2.34 |
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $4,100 | 8.45 | 2.06 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,600 | 8.45 | 1.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugenio Suárez | PHI | $3,700 | 8.88 | 2.40 |
| Adam Rosales | SEA | $2,400 | 5.73 | 2.39 |
| Mike Moustakas | NYY | $3,700 | 8.68 | 2.34 |
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $4,100 | 8.45 | 2.06 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $5,000 | 11.18 | 2.24 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,200 | 9.84 | 1.89 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,000 | 9.57 | 1.91 |
| Adam Eaton | CHC | $4,000 | 8.98 | 2.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Romine | CHW | $2,200 | 5.71 | 2.60 |
| Jay Bruce | CIN | $3,500 | 8.20 | 2.34 |
| Jarrod Dyson | TEX | $3,100 | 7.02 | 2.26 |
| Adam Eaton | CHC | $4,000 | 8.98 | 2.25 |
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.