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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 | Yu Darvish |
| P Two | Danny Salazar |
| C | Manny Piña |
| 1B | Justin Bour |
| 2B | Adam Rosales |
| SS | Jordy Mercer |
| 3B | Eugenio Suárez |
| OF One | Adam Eaton |
| OF Two | Christian Yelich |
| OF Three | Marcell Ozuna |
| Salary | $49,400 |
| Expected Points | 106.58 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Scherzer | CHC | $13,900 | 25.05 | 1.80 |
| Danny Salazar | LAA | $11,300 | 23.82 | 2.11 |
| Yu Darvish | TOR | $10,800 | 21.01 | 1.95 |
| John Lackey | ATL | $9,800 | 17.89 | 1.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Triggs | SEA | $6,800 | 15.01 | 2.21 |
| Danny Salazar | LAA | $11,300 | 23.82 | 2.11 |
| Mike Leake | WSH | $7,000 | 14.54 | 2.08 |
| Zack Wheeler | CIN | $8,000 | 16.59 | 2.07 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buster Posey | SF | $4,600 | 10.74 | 2.33 |
| Manny Piña | CLE | $2,900 | 8.23 | 2.84 |
| Nick Hundley | SF | $4,300 | 7.85 | 1.83 |
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $3,500 | 7.50 | 2.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Piña | CLE | $2,900 | 8.23 | 2.84 |
| Drew Butera | NYY | $2,300 | 5.47 | 2.38 |
| Matt Wieters | CHC | $3,000 | 7.04 | 2.35 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $4,600 | 10.74 | 2.33 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $5,000 | 12.07 | 2.41 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $5,500 | 11.88 | 2.16 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $4,200 | 10.10 | 2.40 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $5,000 | 9.86 | 1.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Bour | ARZ | $3,300 | 8.64 | 2.62 |
| Trey Mancini | BAL | $3,500 | 8.46 | 2.42 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $5,000 | 12.07 | 2.41 |
| José Osuna | LAD | $2,900 | 7.00 | 2.41 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,900 | 10.23 | 2.09 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,300 | 9.87 | 2.30 |
| Ben Zobrist | ATL | $4,800 | 9.67 | 2.01 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,700 | 9.55 | 2.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Rosales | SEA | $2,400 | 6.23 | 2.60 |
| Andrew Romine | CHW | $2,300 | 5.41 | 2.35 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,300 | 9.87 | 2.30 |
| Dee Gordon | ARZ | $4,100 | 9.36 | 2.28 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | STL | $4,600 | 10.27 | 2.23 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,700 | 9.52 | 2.02 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,400 | 8.90 | 2.02 |
| Addison Russell | ATL | $4,200 | 8.78 | 2.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Torreyes | DET | $2,500 | 5.88 | 2.35 |
| Andrelton Simmons | MIL | $3,000 | 6.92 | 2.31 |
| Taylor Motter | TEX | $3,200 | 7.19 | 2.25 |
| Corey Seager | STL | $4,600 | 10.27 | 2.23 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,400 | 11.46 | 2.12 |
| Eduardo Núñez | SF | $5,300 | 10.85 | 2.05 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $5,300 | 10.51 | 1.98 |
| Eugenio Suárez | PHI | $3,700 | 10.02 | 2.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugenio Suárez | PHI | $3,700 | 10.02 | 2.71 |
| Adam Rosales | SEA | $2,400 | 6.23 | 2.60 |
| Chris Coghlan | KC | $2,400 | 6.11 | 2.54 |
| David Freese | LAD | $3,200 | 7.58 | 2.37 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,400 | 11.43 | 2.12 |
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $5,300 | 11.17 | 2.11 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,200 | 10.84 | 2.08 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | ARZ | $4,600 | 10.55 | 2.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcell Ozuna | ARZ | $3,600 | 9.24 | 2.57 |
| Chris Coghlan | KC | $2,400 | 6.11 | 2.54 |
| Mitch Haniger | TEX | $3,500 | 8.76 | 2.50 |
| Jarrod Dyson | TEX | $3,000 | 7.37 | 2.46 |
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.