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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 Sale |
| C | Bruce Maxwell |
| 1B | Josh Bell |
| 2B | DJ LeMahieu |
| SS | Allen Cordoba |
| 3B | Jake Lamb |
| OF One | David Peralta |
| OF Two | Michael Brantley |
| OF Three | Khris Davis |
| Salary | $35,000 |
| Expected Points | 139.95 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | BOS | $11,800 | 56.30 | 4.77 |
| Carlos Martínez | WSH | $9,200 | 36.43 | 3.96 |
| Jon Lester | ATL | $10,300 | 36.36 | 3.53 |
| Trevor Cahill | SD | $8,100 | 33.25 | 4.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | BOS | $11,800 | 56.30 | 4.77 |
| Trevor Cahill | SD | $8,100 | 33.25 | 4.10 |
| Carlos Martínez | WSH | $9,200 | 36.43 | 3.96 |
| Lisalverto Bonilla | PHI | $5,500 | 21.08 | 3.83 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Barnes | STL | $3,100 | 10.48 | 3.38 |
| Salvador Pérez | NYY | $3,400 | 9.57 | 2.81 |
| Robinson Chirinos | TOR | $2,900 | 9.33 | 3.22 |
| Austin Hedges | SD | $2,600 | 9.07 | 3.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bruce Maxwell | SEA | $2,000 | 7.19 | 3.59 |
| Austin Hedges | SD | $2,600 | 9.07 | 3.49 |
| Sandy León | BOS | $2,600 | 9.01 | 3.46 |
| Austin Barnes | STL | $3,100 | 10.48 | 3.38 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,400 | 15.51 | 3.53 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $4,200 | 13.71 | 3.26 |
| Wil Myers | SD | $4,000 | 13.71 | 3.43 |
| Miguel Cabrera | CHW | $3,900 | 12.63 | 3.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albert Pujols | MIL | $2,700 | 10.71 | 3.96 |
| Josh Bell | LAD | $2,400 | 9.33 | 3.89 |
| Matt Davidson | MIN | $2,800 | 9.91 | 3.54 |
| Kendrys Morales | KC | $2,800 | 9.88 | 3.53 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,200 | 14.13 | 3.36 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,200 | 13.55 | 3.23 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $3,700 | 12.38 | 3.35 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $3,300 | 12.29 | 3.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $3,300 | 12.29 | 3.72 |
| Jed Lowrie | SEA | $2,500 | 9.08 | 3.63 |
| José Peraza | PHI | $2,400 | 8.66 | 3.61 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,200 | 14.13 | 3.36 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $3,900 | 12.48 | 3.20 |
| Corey Seager | STL | $4,300 | 12.25 | 2.85 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $3,900 | 12.08 | 3.10 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $3,700 | 12.01 | 3.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando Arcia | CLE | $2,300 | 8.56 | 3.72 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $2,800 | 10.39 | 3.71 |
| Pat Valaika | TB | $3,100 | 10.83 | 3.49 |
| Adam Frazier | LAD | $2,600 | 8.98 | 3.45 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,900 | 15.70 | 3.20 |
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $3,800 | 14.48 | 3.81 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $3,800 | 13.61 | 3.58 |
| Justin Turner | STL | $4,000 | 12.89 | 3.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $3,800 | 14.48 | 3.81 |
| Trevor Plouffe | SEA | $2,600 | 9.82 | 3.78 |
| Joey Gallo | TOR | $3,400 | 12.70 | 3.74 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $3,800 | 13.61 | 3.58 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $4,800 | 15.82 | 3.30 |
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $4,900 | 15.06 | 3.07 |
| Michael Brantley | LAA | $3,800 | 13.70 | 3.60 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $4,700 | 13.54 | 2.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Joyce | SEA | $2,600 | 10.16 | 3.91 |
| Khris Davis | SEA | $3,200 | 12.44 | 3.89 |
| Matt Szczur | SD | $2,500 | 9.63 | 3.85 |
| Curtis Granderson | CIN | $2,500 | 9.51 | 3.80 |
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.