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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 | Jake Arrieta |
| C | Drew Butera |
| 1B | Eric Thames |
| 2B | José Altuve |
| SS | Chris Taylor |
| 3B | Kiké Hernández |
| OF One | Kiké Hernández |
| OF Two | Christian Yelich |
| OF Three | Khris Davis |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 106.05 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Carrasco | LAA | $10,900 | 22.51 | 2.06 |
| Jake Arrieta | ATL | $10,600 | 21.81 | 2.06 |
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $9,900 | 20.09 | 2.03 |
| Gio González | CHC | $9,500 | 19.40 | 2.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antonio Senzatela | TB | $4,100 | 10.45 | 2.55 |
| Chase Anderson | CLE | $5,700 | 13.53 | 2.37 |
| Jayson Aquino | BAL | $4,000 | 8.43 | 2.11 |
| Jerad Eickhoff | HOU | $8,300 | 17.33 | 2.09 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buster Posey | SF | $4,500 | 10.41 | 2.31 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $4,100 | 7.72 | 1.88 |
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $3,500 | 7.57 | 2.16 |
| Jonathan Lucroy | TOR | $4,100 | 7.41 | 1.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Butera | NYY | $2,400 | 6.41 | 2.67 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $4,500 | 10.41 | 2.31 |
| Austin Hedges | SD | $2,700 | 6.25 | 2.31 |
| Geovany Soto | MIN | $2,400 | 5.45 | 2.27 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,600 | 11.55 | 2.51 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $4,100 | 10.50 | 2.56 |
| Brandon Belt | SF | $4,600 | 9.82 | 2.13 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $5,100 | 9.56 | 1.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Thames | CLE | $4,100 | 10.50 | 2.56 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,600 | 11.55 | 2.51 |
| Kendrys Morales | KC | $3,400 | 8.02 | 2.36 |
| Trey Mancini | BAL | $3,300 | 7.72 | 2.34 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,800 | 10.55 | 2.20 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $5,000 | 10.34 | 2.07 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $4,600 | 9.40 | 2.04 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $4,600 | 9.40 | 2.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chad Pinder | SEA | $2,300 | 5.79 | 2.52 |
| Adam Rosales | SEA | $2,500 | 6.18 | 2.47 |
| César Hernández | HOU | $3,300 | 7.82 | 2.37 |
| Yangervis Solarte | SD | $3,400 | 7.53 | 2.21 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,300 | 10.12 | 2.35 |
| Addison Russell | ATL | $4,100 | 9.13 | 2.23 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,100 | 9.06 | 2.21 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $4,300 | 8.98 | 2.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Rojas | ARZ | $2,200 | 5.24 | 2.38 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,300 | 10.12 | 2.35 |
| Addison Russell | ATL | $4,100 | 9.13 | 2.23 |
| Ronald Torreyes | DET | $2,500 | 5.58 | 2.23 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,100 | 11.90 | 2.33 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $5,100 | 11.65 | 2.28 |
| Eduardo Núñez | SF | $4,400 | 10.25 | 2.33 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,700 | 9.30 | 1.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $2,800 | 7.24 | 2.59 |
| Adam Rosales | SEA | $2,500 | 6.18 | 2.47 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $3,600 | 8.69 | 2.41 |
| Mike Moustakas | NYY | $3,500 | 8.39 | 2.40 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,200 | 10.69 | 2.05 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,300 | 10.41 | 1.96 |
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $5,200 | 10.39 | 2.00 |
| George Springer | PIT | $4,500 | 10.08 | 2.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $2,800 | 7.24 | 2.59 |
| Brett Eibner | STL | $2,100 | 5.16 | 2.46 |
| Marcell Ozuna | ARZ | $3,500 | 8.44 | 2.41 |
| Khris Davis | SEA | $4,100 | 9.86 | 2.40 |
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.