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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 Sale |
| P Two | Luis Severino |
| C | Alex Avila |
| 1B | Paul Goldschmidt |
| 2B | Yolmer Sánchez |
| SS | Erick Aybar |
| 3B | Yolmer Sánchez |
| OF One | José Osuna |
| OF Two | Jayson Werth |
| OF Three | Nelson Cruz |
| Salary | $48,200 |
| Expected Points | 106.28 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | BOS | $13,000 | 27.78 | 2.14 |
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $11,100 | 22.80 | 2.05 |
| Luis Severino | DET | $8,800 | 20.66 | 2.35 |
| Alex Wood | STL | $9,400 | 20.33 | 2.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Severino | DET | $8,800 | 20.66 | 2.35 |
| Aaron Sanchez | KC | $7,600 | 17.88 | 2.35 |
| Michael Wacha | WSH | $7,800 | 17.40 | 2.23 |
| Lisalverto Bonilla | PHI | $5,100 | 11.23 | 2.20 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $3,600 | 7.52 | 2.09 |
| Jonathan Lucroy | TOR | $3,700 | 7.44 | 2.01 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $4,200 | 7.43 | 1.77 |
| Alex Avila | CHW | $3,200 | 7.28 | 2.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| René Rivera | CIN | $2,200 | 5.48 | 2.49 |
| Alex Avila | CHW | $3,200 | 7.28 | 2.28 |
| Martín Maldonado | MIL | $2,200 | 4.94 | 2.25 |
| Jett Bandy | CLE | $3,000 | 6.50 | 2.17 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Thames | CLE | $4,600 | 10.91 | 2.37 |
| José Abreu | MIN | $4,000 | 9.58 | 2.39 |
| Chris Davis | BAL | $4,600 | 9.29 | 2.02 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $5,100 | 9.22 | 1.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Abreu | MIN | $4,000 | 9.58 | 2.39 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $4,600 | 10.91 | 2.37 |
| Alex Avila | CHW | $3,200 | 7.28 | 2.28 |
| Ryan Rua | TOR | $3,000 | 6.79 | 2.26 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,700 | 10.23 | 2.18 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,900 | 10.09 | 2.06 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,500 | 9.68 | 2.15 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $3,700 | 8.47 | 2.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $2,300 | 6.65 | 2.89 |
| Eric Sogard | CLE | $2,700 | 7.22 | 2.67 |
| Chad Pinder | SEA | $2,000 | 5.00 | 2.50 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $3,700 | 8.47 | 2.29 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | CHC | $5,000 | 9.57 | 1.91 |
| Zack Cozart | PHI | $3,800 | 8.37 | 2.20 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $3,600 | 8.26 | 2.29 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $4,300 | 8.19 | 1.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chad Pinder | SEA | $2,000 | 5.00 | 2.50 |
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $2,800 | 6.83 | 2.44 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $3,600 | 8.26 | 2.29 |
| Zack Cozart | PHI | $3,800 | 8.37 | 2.20 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $5,300 | 11.29 | 2.13 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,900 | 9.82 | 2.00 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,200 | 9.11 | 1.75 |
| Todd Frazier | MIN | $3,700 | 9.03 | 2.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $2,300 | 6.65 | 2.89 |
| Todd Frazier | MIN | $3,700 | 9.03 | 2.44 |
| Eugenio Suárez | PHI | $3,700 | 8.62 | 2.33 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $3,600 | 8.27 | 2.30 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $5,600 | 11.92 | 2.13 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,300 | 11.07 | 2.09 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,400 | 10.64 | 1.97 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,300 | 10.41 | 1.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Osuna | LAD | $2,800 | 7.18 | 2.56 |
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $2,800 | 6.83 | 2.44 |
| Avisaíl García | MIN | $3,600 | 8.62 | 2.39 |
| Brett Eibner | STL | $2,100 | 4.98 | 2.37 |
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.