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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 | Carlos Carrasco |
| C | Yasmani Grandal |
| 1B | Justin Bour |
| 2B | Chad Pinder |
| SS | Chad Pinder |
| 3B | T.J. Rivera |
| OF One | Kevin Pillar |
| OF Two | Michael Conforto |
| OF Three | Mike Trout |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 107.73 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Carrasco | LAA | $11,300 | 24.89 | 2.20 |
| Zack Wheeler | CIN | $7,200 | 17.20 | 2.39 |
| Jesse Chávez | MIL | $7,800 | 16.09 | 2.06 |
| Brandon McCarthy | STL | $9,100 | 15.56 | 1.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Wheeler | CIN | $7,200 | 17.20 | 2.39 |
| Luis Perdomo | SD | $6,600 | 14.83 | 2.25 |
| Carlos Carrasco | LAA | $11,300 | 24.89 | 2.20 |
| Chase Anderson | CLE | $6,800 | 14.57 | 2.14 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $3,500 | 8.33 | 2.38 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $3,500 | 8.33 | 2.38 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $4,100 | 8.08 | 1.97 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $4,100 | 8.08 | 1.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Flowers | NYM | $2,900 | 7.04 | 2.43 |
| René Rivera | CIN | $2,600 | 6.25 | 2.40 |
| René Rivera | CIN | $2,600 | 6.25 | 2.40 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $3,500 | 8.33 | 2.38 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,900 | 11.92 | 2.43 |
| Jay Bruce | CIN | $4,700 | 10.14 | 2.16 |
| Jay Bruce | CIN | $4,700 | 10.14 | 2.16 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $4,400 | 9.74 | 2.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Bour | ARZ | $3,100 | 7.88 | 2.54 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,900 | 11.92 | 2.43 |
| Kendrys Morales | KC | $3,600 | 8.57 | 2.38 |
| Yonder Alonso | SEA | $4,100 | 9.65 | 2.35 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $4,500 | 9.89 | 2.20 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $4,500 | 9.89 | 2.20 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $5,000 | 9.28 | 1.86 |
| Neil Walker | CIN | $4,200 | 9.11 | 2.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chad Pinder | SEA | $2,100 | 6.19 | 2.95 |
| Chad Pinder | SEA | $2,100 | 6.19 | 2.95 |
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $2,300 | 5.26 | 2.29 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $4,500 | 9.89 | 2.20 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | STL | $4,600 | 10.81 | 2.35 |
| Corey Seager | STL | $4,600 | 10.81 | 2.35 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $4,900 | 8.56 | 1.75 |
| Jean Segura | TEX | $4,400 | 8.45 | 1.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chad Pinder | SEA | $2,100 | 6.19 | 2.95 |
| Chad Pinder | SEA | $2,100 | 6.19 | 2.95 |
| Corey Seager | STL | $4,600 | 10.81 | 2.35 |
| Corey Seager | STL | $4,600 | 10.81 | 2.35 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Todd Frazier | MIN | $3,800 | 7.95 | 2.09 |
| Todd Frazier | MIN | $3,800 | 7.95 | 2.09 |
| José Reyes | CIN | $4,200 | 7.79 | 1.85 |
| José Reyes | CIN | $4,200 | 7.79 | 1.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derek Dietrich | ARZ | $3,000 | 7.13 | 2.38 |
| Chris Coghlan | KC | $2,400 | 5.64 | 2.35 |
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $2,300 | 5.26 | 2.29 |
| T.J. Rivera | CIN | $3,200 | 7.34 | 2.29 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,400 | 12.89 | 2.39 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,400 | 12.89 | 2.39 |
| Michael Conforto | CIN | $4,600 | 10.67 | 2.32 |
| Michael Conforto | CIN | $4,600 | 10.67 | 2.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Pillar | KC | $3,500 | 8.97 | 2.56 |
| Leury García | MIN | $2,600 | 6.58 | 2.53 |
| Leury García | MIN | $2,600 | 6.58 | 2.53 |
| Jarrod Dyson | TEX | $3,000 | 7.26 | 2.42 |
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.