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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 | Chris Archer |
| C | Manny Piña |
| 1B | Matt Davidson |
| 2B | Jonathan Villar |
| SS | Andrew Romine |
| 3B | Jake Lamb |
| OF One | Yasmany Tomás |
| OF Two | Christian Yelich |
| OF Three | Ben Gamel |
| Salary | $35,000 |
| Expected Points | 125.32 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Keuchel | PIT | $10,700 | 41.45 | 3.87 |
| Stephen Strasburg | CHC | $10,400 | 38.89 | 3.74 |
| Yu Darvish | TOR | $10,600 | 38.63 | 3.64 |
| Danny Salazar | LAA | $10,200 | 35.44 | 3.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Keuchel | PIT | $10,700 | 41.45 | 3.87 |
| Francisco Liriano | KC | $8,400 | 31.81 | 3.79 |
| Stephen Strasburg | CHC | $10,400 | 38.89 | 3.74 |
| Kyle Hendricks | ATL | $8,200 | 30.41 | 3.71 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Piña | CLE | $2,700 | 10.33 | 3.83 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,600 | 10.32 | 2.87 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,600 | 10.32 | 2.87 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $3,100 | 9.35 | 3.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Piña | CLE | $2,700 | 10.33 | 3.83 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $2,700 | 8.58 | 3.18 |
| Francisco Cervelli | LAD | $2,500 | 7.86 | 3.14 |
| Devin Mesoraco | PHI | $2,400 | 7.34 | 3.06 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,200 | 14.71 | 3.50 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $4,000 | 14.19 | 3.55 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,500 | 14.17 | 3.15 |
| Ryan Zimmerman | CHC | $4,100 | 13.25 | 3.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Davidson | MIN | $2,300 | 9.33 | 4.05 |
| Brandon Belt | SF | $3,200 | 12.92 | 4.04 |
| Brandon Belt | SF | $3,200 | 12.92 | 4.04 |
| Nick Franklin | CLE | $2,000 | 7.47 | 3.73 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,200 | 13.68 | 3.26 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,100 | 13.24 | 3.23 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,100 | 12.28 | 3.00 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $3,600 | 11.87 | 3.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $3,400 | 11.66 | 3.43 |
| Dustin Pedroia | BOS | $2,900 | 9.96 | 3.43 |
| César Hernández | HOU | $2,900 | 9.84 | 3.39 |
| Chase Utley | STL | $2,100 | 7.10 | 3.38 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,100 | 13.80 | 3.37 |
| Corey Seager | STL | $3,500 | 12.84 | 3.67 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $3,700 | 11.31 | 3.06 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $3,800 | 11.10 | 2.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | STL | $3,500 | 12.84 | 3.67 |
| Eduardo Escobar | OAK | $2,400 | 8.28 | 3.45 |
| Eduardo Escobar | OAK | $2,400 | 8.28 | 3.45 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,100 | 13.80 | 3.37 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,800 | 14.34 | 2.99 |
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $4,000 | 13.68 | 3.42 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,300 | 12.71 | 2.96 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $3,600 | 12.57 | 3.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $2,900 | 10.36 | 3.57 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $3,600 | 12.57 | 3.49 |
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $4,000 | 13.68 | 3.42 |
| Jefry Marte | MIL | $2,400 | 8.02 | 3.34 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $4,500 | 15.32 | 3.40 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $4,800 | 13.79 | 2.87 |
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $3,500 | 12.71 | 3.63 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $4,300 | 12.62 | 2.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Gamel | TEX | $2,400 | 9.69 | 4.04 |
| Chris Heisey | CHC | $2,000 | 7.89 | 3.94 |
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $3,500 | 12.71 | 3.63 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $2,800 | 9.91 | 3.54 |
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.