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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 | Chris Archer |
| P Two | Yu Darvish |
| C | Miguel Montero |
| 1B | Matt Carpenter |
| 2B | César Hernández |
| SS | Nick Ahmed |
| 3B | Travis Shaw |
| OF One | Ben Gamel |
| OF Two | Yasmany Tomás |
| OF Three | A.J. Pollock |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 113.59 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yu Darvish | TOR | $10,700 | 24.15 | 2.26 |
| Stephen Strasburg | CHC | $10,400 | 23.43 | 2.25 |
| Danny Salazar | LAA | $9,700 | 21.26 | 2.19 |
| Lance Lynn | WSH | $8,400 | 17.85 | 2.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yu Darvish | TOR | $10,700 | 24.15 | 2.26 |
| Stephen Strasburg | CHC | $10,400 | 23.43 | 2.25 |
| Danny Salazar | LAA | $9,700 | 21.26 | 2.19 |
| Lance Lynn | WSH | $8,400 | 17.85 | 2.12 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Montero | ATL | $4,200 | 9.48 | 2.26 |
| Miguel Montero | ATL | $4,200 | 9.48 | 2.26 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $4,200 | 8.49 | 2.02 |
| Evan Gattis | PIT | $4,000 | 8.26 | 2.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jett Bandy | CLE | $2,700 | 6.25 | 2.31 |
| Miguel Montero | ATL | $4,200 | 9.48 | 2.26 |
| Miguel Montero | ATL | $4,200 | 9.48 | 2.26 |
| James McCann | CHW | $2,900 | 6.29 | 2.17 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Thames | CLE | $4,600 | 11.09 | 2.41 |
| Ryan Zimmerman | CHC | $4,900 | 10.54 | 2.15 |
| Miguel Cabrera | CHW | $4,400 | 10.07 | 2.29 |
| Mark Reynolds | TB | $4,400 | 9.97 | 2.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $4,000 | 9.94 | 2.48 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $4,000 | 9.94 | 2.48 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $3,900 | 9.65 | 2.47 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $3,900 | 9.65 | 2.47 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $5,300 | 11.01 | 2.08 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,800 | 10.70 | 2.23 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,800 | 10.70 | 2.23 |
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $4,700 | 10.57 | 2.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chad Pinder | SEA | $2,300 | 5.76 | 2.50 |
| César Hernández | HOU | $3,800 | 8.67 | 2.28 |
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $4,700 | 10.57 | 2.25 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,800 | 10.70 | 2.23 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | CHC | $5,000 | 10.26 | 2.05 |
| Corey Seager | STL | $4,600 | 9.63 | 2.09 |
| Corey Seager | STL | $4,600 | 9.63 | 2.09 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $5,000 | 9.62 | 1.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chad Pinder | SEA | $2,300 | 5.76 | 2.50 |
| Andrew Romine | CHW | $2,600 | 6.43 | 2.47 |
| Pat Valaika | TB | $3,600 | 8.31 | 2.31 |
| Pat Valaika | TB | $3,600 | 8.31 | 2.31 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $5,700 | 13.22 | 2.32 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $5,700 | 13.22 | 2.32 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,600 | 10.92 | 1.95 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,600 | 10.92 | 1.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $3,500 | 9.17 | 2.62 |
| Nicholas Castellanos | CHW | $3,800 | 9.77 | 2.57 |
| Joey Gallo | TOR | $3,700 | 9.40 | 2.54 |
| T.J. Rivera | CIN | $2,800 | 6.82 | 2.44 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,700 | 12.68 | 2.22 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,700 | 12.68 | 2.22 |
| Kyle Schwarber | ATL | $4,900 | 10.63 | 2.17 |
| Kyle Schwarber | ATL | $4,900 | 10.63 | 2.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Gamel | TEX | $3,100 | 8.42 | 2.72 |
| Justin Ruggiano | SF | $2,400 | 6.07 | 2.53 |
| Andrew Romine | CHW | $2,600 | 6.43 | 2.47 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $3,900 | 9.65 | 2.47 |
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.