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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 | Jon Lester |
| P Two | Chris Sale |
| C | Austin Romine |
| 1B | Freddie Freeman |
| 2B | Yolmer Sánchez |
| SS | Miguel Rojas |
| 3B | Eugenio Suárez |
| OF One | Jay Bruce |
| OF Two | Andrew Benintendi |
| OF Three | Aaron Judge |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 109.87 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | BOS | $12,500 | 26.54 | 2.12 |
| Jon Lester | ATL | $10,600 | 22.18 | 2.09 |
| James Paxton | TEX | $9,200 | 21.54 | 2.34 |
| Corey Kluber | LAA | $11,600 | 20.22 | 1.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Paxton | TEX | $9,200 | 21.54 | 2.34 |
| Trevor Cahill | SD | $5,000 | 11.72 | 2.34 |
| Tyler Chatwood | TB | $6,900 | 15.37 | 2.23 |
| Carlos Martínez | WSH | $8,900 | 19.80 | 2.22 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Gattis | PIT | $3,800 | 7.73 | 2.03 |
| Evan Gattis | PIT | $3,800 | 7.73 | 2.03 |
| Russell Martin | KC | $3,600 | 7.24 | 2.01 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,700 | 7.02 | 1.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Butera | NYY | $2,000 | 4.91 | 2.45 |
| Drew Butera | NYY | $2,000 | 4.91 | 2.45 |
| Geovany Soto | MIN | $2,400 | 5.80 | 2.41 |
| Geovany Soto | MIN | $2,400 | 5.80 | 2.41 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,800 | 10.87 | 2.26 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,800 | 10.87 | 2.26 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,600 | 10.41 | 2.26 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,600 | 10.41 | 2.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jay Bruce | CIN | $3,400 | 8.56 | 2.52 |
| Jay Bruce | CIN | $3,400 | 8.56 | 2.52 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $4,200 | 9.73 | 2.32 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,600 | 10.41 | 2.26 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,500 | 10.62 | 2.36 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,500 | 10.62 | 2.36 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,700 | 10.06 | 2.14 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,700 | 10.06 | 2.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $2,300 | 5.93 | 2.58 |
| César Hernández | HOU | $3,200 | 7.88 | 2.46 |
| César Hernández | HOU | $3,200 | 7.88 | 2.46 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,500 | 10.62 | 2.36 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,700 | 10.79 | 2.29 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,700 | 10.79 | 2.29 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $4,600 | 9.20 | 2.00 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $4,600 | 9.20 | 2.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Anderson | MIN | $3,500 | 8.28 | 2.37 |
| Tim Anderson | MIN | $3,500 | 8.28 | 2.37 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,700 | 10.79 | 2.29 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,700 | 10.79 | 2.29 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugenio Suárez | PHI | $3,600 | 10.34 | 2.87 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $5,000 | 10.28 | 2.06 |
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $4,100 | 10.03 | 2.45 |
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $4,100 | 10.03 | 2.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugenio Suárez | PHI | $3,600 | 10.34 | 2.87 |
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $2,300 | 5.93 | 2.58 |
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $4,100 | 10.03 | 2.45 |
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $4,100 | 10.03 | 2.45 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $5,300 | 10.87 | 2.05 |
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $5,300 | 10.87 | 2.05 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,000 | 10.02 | 2.00 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,000 | 10.02 | 2.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jay Bruce | CIN | $3,400 | 8.56 | 2.52 |
| Jay Bruce | CIN | $3,400 | 8.56 | 2.52 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $4,000 | 9.91 | 2.48 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $4,000 | 9.91 | 2.48 |
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