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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 | José Quintana |
| C | Geovany Soto |
| 1B | Joey Votto |
| 2B | Daniel Murphy |
| SS | Alcides Escobar |
| 3B | Miguel Sanó |
| OF One | Jackie Bradley Jr. |
| OF Two | Adam Duvall |
| OF Three | Billy Hamilton |
| Salary | $35,000 |
| Expected Points | 118.49 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | BOS | $11,700 | 44.95 | 3.84 |
| Jon Lester | ATL | $10,400 | 38.01 | 3.65 |
| James Paxton | TEX | $9,300 | 36.71 | 3.95 |
| Carlos Martínez | WSH | $9,100 | 34.74 | 3.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Quintana | MIN | $8,700 | 34.49 | 3.96 |
| James Paxton | TEX | $9,300 | 36.71 | 3.95 |
| Chris Sale | BOS | $11,700 | 44.95 | 3.84 |
| Carlos Martínez | WSH | $9,100 | 34.74 | 3.82 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Gattis | PIT | $3,100 | 10.05 | 3.24 |
| Russell Martin | KC | $3,100 | 9.54 | 3.08 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $2,800 | 9.19 | 3.28 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,500 | 9.02 | 2.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geovany Soto | MIN | $2,200 | 7.72 | 3.51 |
| Cameron Rupp | HOU | $2,500 | 8.35 | 3.34 |
| Jason Castro | OAK | $2,400 | 7.92 | 3.30 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $2,800 | 9.19 | 3.28 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,000 | 14.51 | 3.63 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,700 | 13.79 | 2.93 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $4,100 | 13.36 | 3.26 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,500 | 13.32 | 2.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Carter | DET | $2,300 | 8.73 | 3.80 |
| Tommy Joseph | HOU | $2,400 | 8.73 | 3.64 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,000 | 14.51 | 3.63 |
| Nick Franklin | CLE | $2,000 | 7.15 | 3.58 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,300 | 13.96 | 3.25 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $3,900 | 13.09 | 3.36 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,000 | 13.04 | 3.26 |
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $4,000 | 10.96 | 2.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devon Travis | KC | $2,000 | 7.24 | 3.62 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $2,400 | 8.44 | 3.52 |
| Dustin Pedroia | BOS | $3,100 | 10.58 | 3.41 |
| José Peraza | PHI | $2,700 | 9.12 | 3.38 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,300 | 13.67 | 3.18 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $3,300 | 11.99 | 3.63 |
| Tim Anderson | MIN | $2,800 | 10.45 | 3.73 |
| Addison Russell | ATL | $3,000 | 10.39 | 3.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Anderson | MIN | $2,800 | 10.45 | 3.73 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $3,300 | 11.99 | 3.63 |
| Aledmys Díaz | WSH | $2,900 | 10.24 | 3.53 |
| Addison Russell | ATL | $3,000 | 10.39 | 3.46 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,400 | 13.60 | 3.09 |
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $3,700 | 13.31 | 3.60 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,300 | 11.70 | 2.72 |
| Todd Frazier | MIN | $3,800 | 11.33 | 2.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T.J. Rivera | CIN | $2,000 | 7.35 | 3.67 |
| T.J. Rivera | CIN | $2,000 | 7.35 | 3.67 |
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $3,700 | 13.31 | 3.60 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $2,900 | 10.42 | 3.59 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $5,200 | 14.45 | 2.78 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $4,000 | 13.18 | 3.30 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $4,100 | 13.11 | 3.20 |
| Andrew Benintendi | BOS | $4,100 | 12.66 | 3.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Marisnick | PIT | $2,000 | 7.63 | 3.82 |
| Joey Rickard | BAL | $2,000 | 7.24 | 3.62 |
| Billy Hamilton | PHI | $3,200 | 11.55 | 3.61 |
| Adam Duvall | PHI | $3,500 | 12.22 | 3.49 |
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.