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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 | Lance McCullers Jr. |
| C | Salvador Pérez |
| 1B | Miguel Cabrera |
| 2B | Robinson Canó |
| SS | Taylor Motter |
| 3B | Mike Moustakas |
| OF One | Rickie Weeks Jr. |
| OF Two | Dexter Fowler |
| OF Three | Mitch Haniger |
| Salary | $33,700 |
| Expected Points | 112.4 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | BOS | $11,400 | 46.94 | 4.12 |
| Noah Syndergaard | CIN | $11,200 | 44.22 | 3.95 |
| Lance McCullers Jr. | PIT | $8,900 | 37.02 | 4.16 |
| Stephen Strasburg | CHC | $10,600 | 36.91 | 3.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lance McCullers Jr. | PIT | $8,900 | 37.02 | 4.16 |
| Chris Sale | BOS | $11,400 | 46.94 | 4.12 |
| Noah Syndergaard | CIN | $11,200 | 44.22 | 3.95 |
| James Paxton | TEX | $9,000 | 35.03 | 3.89 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salvador Pérez | NYY | $3,100 | 9.58 | 3.09 |
| Evan Gattis | PIT | $2,900 | 9.14 | 3.15 |
| Jonathan Lucroy | TOR | $3,000 | 8.85 | 2.95 |
| Yadier Molina | WSH | $2,800 | 8.68 | 3.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Castro | OAK | $2,300 | 8.24 | 3.58 |
| Josh Phegley | SEA | $2,000 | 7.11 | 3.55 |
| Alex Avila | CHW | $2,400 | 8.39 | 3.49 |
| Mike Zunino | TEX | $2,000 | 6.95 | 3.47 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Cabrera | CHW | $4,100 | 13.13 | 3.20 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $3,500 | 12.75 | 3.64 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $3,800 | 12.30 | 3.24 |
| Wil Myers | SD | $3,800 | 11.52 | 3.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Moss | NYY | $2,700 | 9.91 | 3.67 |
| Brandon Moss | NYY | $2,700 | 9.91 | 3.67 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $3,500 | 12.75 | 3.64 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $3,000 | 10.34 | 3.45 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,200 | 12.35 | 2.94 |
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $3,400 | 11.84 | 3.48 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $3,100 | 11.84 | 3.82 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $2,900 | 10.97 | 3.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $3,100 | 11.84 | 3.82 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $2,900 | 10.97 | 3.78 |
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $3,400 | 11.84 | 3.48 |
| Raúl Mondesi | NYY | $2,400 | 7.96 | 3.32 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,200 | 10.66 | 2.54 |
| Aledmys Díaz | WSH | $2,900 | 10.51 | 3.62 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $3,300 | 10.07 | 3.05 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $3,700 | 9.78 | 2.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Romine | CHW | $2,000 | 7.37 | 3.69 |
| Andrew Romine | CHW | $2,000 | 7.37 | 3.69 |
| Wilmer Difo | CHC | $2,200 | 8.09 | 3.68 |
| Aledmys Díaz | WSH | $2,900 | 10.51 | 3.62 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Moustakas | NYY | $3,200 | 11.41 | 3.56 |
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $3,500 | 11.22 | 3.20 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $3,800 | 11.11 | 2.92 |
| Kyle Seager | TEX | $3,700 | 10.05 | 2.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Moustakas | NYY | $3,200 | 11.41 | 3.56 |
| Jedd Gyorko | WSH | $2,600 | 8.88 | 3.41 |
| Jedd Gyorko | WSH | $2,600 | 8.88 | 3.41 |
| José Reyes | CIN | $2,200 | 7.23 | 3.29 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $4,700 | 14.97 | 3.19 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,000 | 12.87 | 2.57 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $4,400 | 12.50 | 2.84 |
| Adam Eaton | CHC | $3,700 | 11.73 | 3.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael A. Taylor | CHC | $2,000 | 7.41 | 3.70 |
| Mitch Haniger | TEX | $2,800 | 10.16 | 3.63 |
| Byron Buxton | OAK | $2,100 | 7.54 | 3.59 |
| Ryan Rua | TOR | $2,000 | 7.18 | 3.59 |
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.