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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 | José Quintana |
| P Two | Chris Sale |
| C | Salvador Pérez |
| 1B | Ryan Rua |
| 2B | José Altuve |
| SS | Andrew Romine |
| 3B | Jake Lamb |
| OF One | Andrew Romine |
| OF Two | Ben Gamel |
| OF Three | Khris Davis |
| Salary | $48,700 |
| Expected Points | 106.47 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | BOS | $12,600 | 29.19 | 2.32 |
| Johnny Cueto | SF | $10,900 | 18.94 | 1.74 |
| José Quintana | MIN | $9,800 | 18.51 | 1.89 |
| Matt Shoemaker | MIL | $8,400 | 17.92 | 2.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | BOS | $12,600 | 29.19 | 2.32 |
| Matt Shoemaker | MIL | $8,400 | 17.92 | 2.13 |
| Michael Wacha | WSH | $7,600 | 16.20 | 2.13 |
| Jeremy Hellickson | HOU | $7,100 | 14.95 | 2.11 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buster Posey | SF | $4,300 | 8.01 | 1.86 |
| Salvador Pérez | NYY | $3,400 | 7.48 | 2.20 |
| Salvador Pérez | NYY | $3,400 | 7.48 | 2.20 |
| Dustin Garneau | TB | $3,500 | 7.16 | 2.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bruce Maxwell | SEA | $2,500 | 5.60 | 2.24 |
| Jett Bandy | CLE | $2,700 | 6.01 | 2.22 |
| Jett Bandy | CLE | $2,700 | 6.01 | 2.22 |
| Salvador Pérez | NYY | $3,400 | 7.48 | 2.20 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,800 | 11.00 | 2.29 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,800 | 11.00 | 2.29 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $4,900 | 10.46 | 2.13 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $4,900 | 10.46 | 2.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Rua | TOR | $2,500 | 6.51 | 2.60 |
| Ryon Healy | SEA | $3,300 | 8.45 | 2.56 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $3,900 | 9.88 | 2.53 |
| Trey Mancini | BAL | $3,200 | 7.96 | 2.49 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,700 | 10.50 | 2.23 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,700 | 10.50 | 2.23 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,400 | 10.06 | 2.29 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,400 | 10.06 | 2.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Rosales | SEA | $2,300 | 5.71 | 2.48 |
| Chad Pinder | SEA | $2,100 | 5.18 | 2.47 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $4,000 | 9.72 | 2.43 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $4,000 | 9.72 | 2.43 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | CHC | $5,100 | 9.81 | 1.92 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $5,100 | 9.81 | 1.92 |
| Jean Segura | TEX | $4,300 | 9.80 | 2.28 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,800 | 9.68 | 2.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Romine | CHW | $2,000 | 6.23 | 3.11 |
| Pat Valaika | TB | $3,200 | 8.15 | 2.55 |
| Pat Valaika | TB | $3,200 | 8.15 | 2.55 |
| Adam Rosales | SEA | $2,300 | 5.71 | 2.48 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | BAL | $5,000 | 10.29 | 2.06 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,900 | 9.89 | 2.02 |
| Kyle Seager | TEX | $4,100 | 8.85 | 2.16 |
| Eugenio Suárez | PHI | $3,400 | 8.60 | 2.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryon Healy | SEA | $3,300 | 8.45 | 2.56 |
| Eugenio Suárez | PHI | $3,400 | 8.60 | 2.53 |
| T.J. Rivera | CIN | $2,900 | 7.18 | 2.48 |
| T.J. Rivera | CIN | $2,900 | 7.18 | 2.48 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,400 | 12.28 | 2.27 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,400 | 12.28 | 2.27 |
| Ian Desmond | TB | $4,900 | 10.59 | 2.16 |
| Ian Desmond | TB | $4,900 | 10.59 | 2.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Romine | CHW | $2,000 | 6.23 | 3.11 |
| Ben Gamel | TEX | $2,900 | 8.23 | 2.84 |
| Ryan Rua | TOR | $2,500 | 6.51 | 2.60 |
| Delino DeShields | TOR | $3,000 | 7.53 | 2.51 |
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.