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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 | Jacob deGrom |
| C | Salvador Pérez |
| 1B | Jay Bruce |
| 2B | José Altuve |
| SS | Miguel Rojas |
| 3B | Miguel Sanó |
| OF One | Jay Bruce |
| OF Two | Marcell Ozuna |
| OF Three | Aaron Judge |
| Salary | $49,800 |
| Expected Points | 110.83 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $10,400 | 22.52 | 2.16 |
| Jake Arrieta | ATL | $10,900 | 22.03 | 2.02 |
| Carlos Carrasco | LAA | $10,700 | 21.85 | 2.04 |
| Drew Pomeranz | BOS | $8,100 | 19.06 | 2.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antonio Senzatela | TB | $6,200 | 15.44 | 2.49 |
| Adam Conley | ARZ | $6,300 | 14.98 | 2.38 |
| Drew Pomeranz | BOS | $8,100 | 19.06 | 2.35 |
| Jameson Taillon | LAD | $8,200 | 17.94 | 2.19 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salvador Pérez | NYY | $3,700 | 7.99 | 2.16 |
| Salvador Pérez | NYY | $3,700 | 7.99 | 2.16 |
| Russell Martin | KC | $3,500 | 7.68 | 2.19 |
| Matt Wieters | CHC | $3,200 | 7.28 | 2.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| René Rivera | CIN | $2,000 | 4.96 | 2.48 |
| René Rivera | CIN | $2,000 | 4.96 | 2.48 |
| Matt Wieters | CHC | $3,200 | 7.28 | 2.27 |
| Matt Wieters | CHC | $3,200 | 7.28 | 2.27 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Zimmerman | CHC | $4,700 | 10.87 | 2.31 |
| Ryan Zimmerman | CHC | $4,700 | 10.87 | 2.31 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,800 | 10.34 | 2.15 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,800 | 10.34 | 2.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jay Bruce | CIN | $3,200 | 9.00 | 2.81 |
| Jay Bruce | CIN | $3,200 | 9.00 | 2.81 |
| Mitch Moreland | BOS | $3,500 | 8.32 | 2.38 |
| Mitch Moreland | BOS | $3,500 | 8.32 | 2.38 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $5,000 | 11.39 | 2.28 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $5,000 | 11.39 | 2.28 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,700 | 9.88 | 2.10 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,700 | 9.88 | 2.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Rosales | SEA | $2,500 | 6.01 | 2.40 |
| Adam Rosales | SEA | $2,500 | 6.01 | 2.40 |
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $2,500 | 5.88 | 2.35 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $5,000 | 11.39 | 2.28 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,900 | 10.78 | 2.20 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,900 | 10.78 | 2.20 |
| Corey Seager | STL | $4,200 | 9.06 | 2.16 |
| Corey Seager | STL | $4,200 | 9.06 | 2.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Rosales | SEA | $2,500 | 6.01 | 2.40 |
| Adam Rosales | SEA | $2,500 | 6.01 | 2.40 |
| Gift Ngoepe | LAD | $2,600 | 6.16 | 2.37 |
| Gift Ngoepe | LAD | $2,600 | 6.16 | 2.37 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $4,200 | 10.12 | 2.41 |
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $4,200 | 10.12 | 2.41 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,800 | 9.67 | 2.01 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,000 | 9.40 | 1.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $4,200 | 10.12 | 2.41 |
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $4,200 | 10.12 | 2.41 |
| Eugenio Suárez | PHI | $3,700 | 8.70 | 2.35 |
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $2,500 | 5.88 | 2.35 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,300 | 11.53 | 2.17 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,300 | 11.53 | 2.17 |
| Nelson Cruz | TEX | $4,300 | 10.60 | 2.47 |
| Nelson Cruz | TEX | $4,300 | 10.60 | 2.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jay Bruce | CIN | $3,200 | 9.00 | 2.81 |
| Jay Bruce | CIN | $3,200 | 9.00 | 2.81 |
| Marcell Ozuna | ARZ | $3,400 | 8.93 | 2.63 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $3,900 | 10.03 | 2.57 |
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.