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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 | Stephen Strasburg |
| P Two | Danny Salazar |
| C | Manny Piña |
| 1B | Freddie Freeman |
| 2B | Daniel Murphy |
| SS | Gift Ngoepe |
| 3B | Chase Headley |
| OF One | Mikie Mahtook |
| OF Two | Andrew Toles |
| OF Three | A.J. Pollock |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 107.97 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Strasburg | CHC | $11,600 | 23.71 | 2.04 |
| Yu Darvish | TOR | $11,900 | 22.44 | 1.89 |
| Danny Salazar | LAA | $9,800 | 20.11 | 2.05 |
| Michael Fulmer | CHW | $10,500 | 18.02 | 1.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivan Nova | LAD | $8,100 | 16.72 | 2.06 |
| Danny Salazar | LAA | $9,800 | 20.11 | 2.05 |
| Stephen Strasburg | CHC | $11,600 | 23.71 | 2.04 |
| Andrew Triggs | SEA | $6,800 | 13.90 | 2.04 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Piña | CLE | $2,800 | 8.25 | 2.95 |
| Manny Piña | CLE | $2,800 | 8.25 | 2.95 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $4,200 | 7.22 | 1.72 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $4,200 | 7.22 | 1.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Piña | CLE | $2,800 | 8.25 | 2.95 |
| Manny Piña | CLE | $2,800 | 8.25 | 2.95 |
| James McCann | CHW | $2,700 | 6.48 | 2.40 |
| Austin Hedges | SD | $2,400 | 5.76 | 2.40 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $5,100 | 11.98 | 2.35 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $5,100 | 11.98 | 2.35 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $5,300 | 11.43 | 2.16 |
| Edwin Encarnación | LAA | $4,700 | 9.62 | 2.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $5,100 | 11.98 | 2.35 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $5,100 | 11.98 | 2.35 |
| Yonder Alonso | SEA | $3,000 | 6.90 | 2.30 |
| Yonder Alonso | SEA | $3,000 | 6.90 | 2.30 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,800 | 10.92 | 2.28 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $5,000 | 9.96 | 1.99 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $5,000 | 9.96 | 1.99 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $4,500 | 9.85 | 2.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yangervis Solarte | SD | $3,100 | 7.33 | 2.36 |
| Yangervis Solarte | SD | $3,100 | 7.33 | 2.36 |
| Starlin Castro | DET | $3,400 | 7.86 | 2.31 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,800 | 10.92 | 2.28 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | STL | $4,500 | 10.75 | 2.39 |
| Corey Seager | STL | $4,500 | 10.75 | 2.39 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $5,000 | 10.03 | 2.01 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,600 | 9.66 | 2.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gift Ngoepe | LAD | $2,300 | 5.82 | 2.53 |
| Gift Ngoepe | LAD | $2,300 | 5.82 | 2.53 |
| Hernán Pérez | CLE | $3,600 | 8.68 | 2.41 |
| Hernán Pérez | CLE | $3,600 | 8.68 | 2.41 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $5,100 | 10.47 | 2.05 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,400 | 10.05 | 1.86 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,400 | 10.05 | 1.86 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,700 | 9.39 | 2.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Schimpf | SD | $3,200 | 7.40 | 2.31 |
| Ryan Schimpf | SD | $3,200 | 7.40 | 2.31 |
| Chase Headley | DET | $3,600 | 8.28 | 2.30 |
| Cory Spangenberg | SD | $2,900 | 6.58 | 2.27 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Braun | CLE | $5,300 | 11.92 | 2.25 |
| Ryan Braun | CLE | $5,300 | 11.92 | 2.25 |
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $5,400 | 11.41 | 2.11 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,200 | 11.03 | 2.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mikie Mahtook | CHW | $2,600 | 6.52 | 2.51 |
| Andrew Toles | STL | $2,900 | 7.01 | 2.42 |
| Andrew Toles | STL | $2,900 | 7.01 | 2.42 |
| Hernán Pérez | CLE | $3,600 | 8.68 | 2.41 |
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.