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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 | Dallas Keuchel |
| P Two | Chris Archer |
| C | Manny Piña |
| 1B | Paul Goldschmidt |
| 2B | Kolten Wong |
| SS | Andrelton Simmons |
| 3B | Jake Lamb |
| OF One | Ben Gamel |
| OF Two | José Osuna |
| OF Three | Charlie Blackmon |
| Salary | $49,400 |
| Expected Points | 115.38 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Keuchel | PIT | $10,400 | 23.91 | 2.30 |
| Stephen Strasburg | CHC | $10,600 | 23.35 | 2.20 |
| Yu Darvish | TOR | $11,200 | 23.05 | 2.06 |
| Danny Salazar | LAA | $10,000 | 20.64 | 2.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Fulmer | CHW | $8,000 | 19.48 | 2.44 |
| Miguel González | MIN | $5,600 | 13.58 | 2.43 |
| Dallas Keuchel | PIT | $10,400 | 23.91 | 2.30 |
| Lance Lynn | WSH | $7,800 | 17.89 | 2.29 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Piña | CLE | $2,700 | 8.12 | 3.01 |
| Manny Piña | CLE | $2,700 | 8.12 | 3.01 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $4,500 | 8.04 | 1.79 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $4,500 | 8.04 | 1.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Piña | CLE | $2,700 | 8.12 | 3.01 |
| Manny Piña | CLE | $2,700 | 8.12 | 3.01 |
| René Rivera | CIN | $2,200 | 4.87 | 2.21 |
| René Rivera | CIN | $2,200 | 4.87 | 2.21 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Votto | PHI | $5,300 | 11.06 | 2.09 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $5,300 | 11.06 | 2.09 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $4,700 | 10.62 | 2.26 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $4,700 | 10.62 | 2.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Martínez | WSH | $2,600 | 6.57 | 2.53 |
| Justin Bour | ARZ | $3,000 | 7.19 | 2.40 |
| Josh Bell | LAD | $3,100 | 7.33 | 2.36 |
| Josh Bell | LAD | $3,100 | 7.33 | 2.36 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,400 | 10.44 | 2.37 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,400 | 10.44 | 2.37 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,800 | 10.03 | 2.09 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,800 | 10.03 | 2.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kolten Wong | WSH | $2,700 | 7.20 | 2.67 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,400 | 10.44 | 2.37 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,400 | 10.44 | 2.37 |
| Adam Rosales | SEA | $2,400 | 5.53 | 2.30 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | CHC | $5,000 | 10.81 | 2.16 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $5,000 | 10.81 | 2.16 |
| Corey Seager | STL | $4,400 | 9.86 | 2.24 |
| Corey Seager | STL | $4,400 | 9.86 | 2.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Romine | CHW | $2,100 | 5.28 | 2.51 |
| Miguel Rojas | ARZ | $2,100 | 5.22 | 2.48 |
| Eduardo Escobar | OAK | $2,700 | 6.33 | 2.34 |
| Eduardo Escobar | OAK | $2,700 | 6.33 | 2.34 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,400 | 10.98 | 2.03 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,400 | 10.98 | 2.03 |
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $4,200 | 10.28 | 2.45 |
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $4,200 | 10.28 | 2.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Rojas | ARZ | $2,100 | 5.22 | 2.48 |
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $4,200 | 10.28 | 2.45 |
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $4,200 | 10.28 | 2.45 |
| Eugenio Suárez | PHI | $3,800 | 9.12 | 2.40 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,100 | 11.84 | 2.32 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,100 | 11.84 | 2.32 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,300 | 10.50 | 1.98 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,300 | 10.50 | 1.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Gamel | TEX | $2,700 | 7.16 | 2.65 |
| Ben Gamel | TEX | $2,700 | 7.16 | 2.65 |
| José Osuna | LAD | $2,800 | 7.38 | 2.64 |
| José Martínez | WSH | $2,600 | 6.57 | 2.53 |
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.