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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 | Jon Lester |
| P Two | Ervin Santana |
| C | Drew Butera |
| 1B | Chris Davis |
| 2B | Daniel Murphy |
| SS | Allen Cordoba |
| 3B | Kris Bryant |
| OF One | Jared Hoying |
| OF Two | Allen Cordoba |
| OF Three | Bryce Harper |
| Salary | $48,400 |
| Expected Points | 104.37 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jon Lester | ATL | $11,300 | 20.31 | 1.80 |
| Ervin Santana | OAK | $7,400 | 19.33 | 2.61 |
| Marcus Stroman | KC | $11,300 | 18.89 | 1.67 |
| Julio Teheran | NYM | $8,800 | 17.32 | 1.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ervin Santana | OAK | $7,400 | 19.33 | 2.61 |
| German Márquez | TB | $5,000 | 11.51 | 2.30 |
| Jarred Cosart | SD | $4,400 | 9.15 | 2.08 |
| Julio Teheran | NYM | $8,800 | 17.32 | 1.97 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,800 | 8.93 | 1.86 |
| Robinson Chirinos | TOR | $3,400 | 7.56 | 2.22 |
| Matt Wieters | CHC | $3,500 | 7.46 | 2.13 |
| Manny Piña | CLE | $3,100 | 7.39 | 2.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Butera | NYY | $2,100 | 5.79 | 2.76 |
| Manny Piña | CLE | $3,100 | 7.39 | 2.38 |
| Robinson Chirinos | TOR | $3,400 | 7.56 | 2.22 |
| Alex Avila | CHW | $3,000 | 6.52 | 2.17 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Davis | BAL | $4,600 | 10.16 | 2.21 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $4,400 | 9.80 | 2.23 |
| José Abreu | MIN | $4,400 | 9.51 | 2.16 |
| Wil Myers | SD | $4,500 | 9.35 | 2.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Bell | LAD | $3,300 | 7.65 | 2.32 |
| Adam Lind | CHC | $3,200 | 7.26 | 2.27 |
| Trey Mancini | BAL | $3,500 | 7.92 | 2.26 |
| Tommy Joseph | HOU | $3,800 | 8.52 | 2.24 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,700 | 10.71 | 2.28 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,600 | 9.84 | 2.14 |
| César Hernández | HOU | $4,100 | 8.68 | 2.12 |
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $4,100 | 8.54 | 2.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chad Pinder | SEA | $2,200 | 5.98 | 2.72 |
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $3,000 | 7.08 | 2.36 |
| Eric Sogard | CLE | $2,800 | 6.57 | 2.34 |
| Adam Frazier | LAD | $3,100 | 7.12 | 2.30 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,800 | 10.73 | 2.23 |
| Corey Seager | STL | $4,500 | 10.33 | 2.30 |
| Jean Segura | TEX | $4,800 | 9.23 | 1.92 |
| Zack Cozart | PHI | $3,700 | 8.32 | 2.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allen Cordoba | SD | $2,500 | 6.88 | 2.75 |
| Chad Pinder | SEA | $2,200 | 5.98 | 2.72 |
| Corey Seager | STL | $4,500 | 10.33 | 2.30 |
| Zack Cozart | PHI | $3,700 | 8.32 | 2.25 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $5,300 | 12.00 | 2.26 |
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $4,700 | 10.15 | 2.16 |
| Joey Gallo | TOR | $4,200 | 9.34 | 2.22 |
| Kyle Seager | TEX | $4,200 | 9.00 | 2.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugenio Suárez | PHI | $3,600 | 8.90 | 2.47 |
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $3,000 | 7.08 | 2.36 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $5,300 | 12.00 | 2.26 |
| Joey Gallo | TOR | $4,200 | 9.34 | 2.22 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $5,600 | 12.50 | 2.23 |
| Nelson Cruz | TEX | $5,000 | 11.04 | 2.21 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,300 | 10.24 | 1.93 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,200 | 10.07 | 1.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Hoying | TOR | $2,400 | 6.69 | 2.79 |
| Allen Cordoba | SD | $2,500 | 6.88 | 2.75 |
| Adam Frazier | LAD | $3,100 | 7.12 | 2.30 |
| Trey Mancini | BAL | $3,500 | 7.92 | 2.26 |
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.