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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 | Trevor Cahill |
| P Two | Chris Sale |
| C | Austin Hedges |
| 1B | Wil Myers |
| 2B | Yangervis Solarte |
| SS | José Iglesias |
| 3B | Jake Lamb |
| OF One | Patrick Kivlehan |
| OF Two | Matt Joyce |
| OF Three | David Peralta |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 112.58 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | BOS | $13,100 | 33.11 | 2.53 |
| Carlos Martínez | WSH | $10,200 | 20.66 | 2.03 |
| Jon Lester | ATL | $10,700 | 20.28 | 1.89 |
| Trevor Cahill | SD | $9,300 | 19.99 | 2.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | BOS | $13,100 | 33.11 | 2.53 |
| Trevor Cahill | SD | $9,300 | 19.99 | 2.15 |
| Carlos Martínez | WSH | $10,200 | 20.66 | 2.03 |
| Lisalverto Bonilla | PHI | $5,300 | 10.33 | 1.95 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Barnes | STL | $4,100 | 7.90 | 1.93 |
| Austin Barnes | STL | $4,100 | 7.90 | 1.93 |
| Robinson Chirinos | TOR | $3,400 | 7.10 | 2.09 |
| Salvador Pérez | NYY | $3,600 | 7.02 | 1.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Hedges | SD | $3,000 | 6.87 | 2.29 |
| Martín Maldonado | MIL | $2,400 | 5.45 | 2.27 |
| Devin Mesoraco | PHI | $2,300 | 5.23 | 2.27 |
| Ryan Hanigan | TB | $3,000 | 6.55 | 2.18 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $5,200 | 11.85 | 2.28 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $5,200 | 11.85 | 2.28 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $4,800 | 10.54 | 2.20 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $4,800 | 10.54 | 2.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wil Myers | SD | $4,500 | 10.51 | 2.33 |
| Miguel Cabrera | CHW | $4,200 | 9.65 | 2.30 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $5,200 | 11.85 | 2.28 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $5,200 | 11.85 | 2.28 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $5,000 | 10.75 | 2.15 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $5,200 | 10.35 | 1.99 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $5,200 | 10.35 | 1.99 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $4,900 | 9.54 | 1.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Frazier | LAD | $3,200 | 7.02 | 2.19 |
| Adam Frazier | LAD | $3,200 | 7.02 | 2.19 |
| Joe Panik | SF | $3,200 | 6.93 | 2.17 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $5,000 | 10.75 | 2.15 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | CHC | $5,000 | 9.43 | 1.89 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $5,000 | 9.43 | 1.89 |
| Corey Seager | STL | $5,700 | 9.42 | 1.65 |
| Corey Seager | STL | $5,700 | 9.42 | 1.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $3,800 | 9.16 | 2.41 |
| José Iglesias | CHW | $2,600 | 5.67 | 2.18 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $3,300 | 7.04 | 2.13 |
| Pat Valaika | TB | $3,900 | 8.25 | 2.12 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,700 | 12.04 | 2.11 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,700 | 12.04 | 2.11 |
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $5,200 | 10.68 | 2.05 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,800 | 10.36 | 2.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugenio Suárez | PHI | $3,800 | 8.72 | 2.29 |
| Matt Davidson | MIN | $3,400 | 7.44 | 2.19 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,800 | 10.36 | 2.16 |
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $2,700 | 5.78 | 2.14 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,500 | 12.13 | 2.21 |
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $5,700 | 11.32 | 1.99 |
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $5,700 | 11.32 | 1.99 |
| Michael Brantley | LAA | $4,800 | 10.34 | 2.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Kivlehan | PHI | $2,100 | 5.56 | 2.65 |
| Matt Joyce | SEA | $3,000 | 7.69 | 2.56 |
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $3,800 | 9.16 | 2.41 |
| Matt Szczur | SD | $3,100 | 7.30 | 2.35 |
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.