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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 | Zack Godley |
| C | Jonathan Lucroy |
| 1B | Josh Bell |
| 2B | DJ LeMahieu |
| SS | Pat Valaika |
| 3B | Nolan Arenado |
| OF One | Ben Zobrist |
| OF Two | Rajai Davis |
| OF Three | Ben Gamel |
| Salary | $31,400 |
| Expected Points | 100.19 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Strasburg | CHC | $10,100 | 42.72 | 0.00 |
| Yu Darvish | TOR | $11,000 | 40.58 | 0.00 |
| Jake Arrieta | ATL | $9,700 | 40.23 | 0.00 |
| Brandon McCarthy | STL | $7,800 | 36.24 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Junis | NYY | $5,500 | 17.55 | 3.19 |
| Joe Musgrove | PIT | $7,400 | 20.33 | 2.75 |
| Chris Heston | TEX | $5,500 | 14.16 | 2.57 |
| Phil Hughes | OAK | $6,000 | 8.65 | 1.44 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Lucroy | TOR | $3,000 | 9.80 | 0.00 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $3,000 | 9.77 | 0.00 |
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $3,100 | 8.84 | 2.85 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $2,900 | 8.57 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Castro | OAK | $2,600 | 7.85 | 3.02 |
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $3,100 | 8.84 | 2.85 |
| José Lobatón | CHC | $2,100 | 6.18 | 0.00 |
| Kevan Smith | MIN | $2,100 | 6.79 | 0.00 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Zimmerman | CHC | $3,800 | 13.22 | 0.00 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,200 | 13.11 | 0.00 |
| Chris Davis | BAL | $3,900 | 11.26 | 0.00 |
| Wil Myers | SD | $4,000 | 11.05 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Vogelbach | TEX | $2,100 | 5.49 | 0.00 |
| Hanley Ramírez | BOS | $3,100 | 9.09 | 0.00 |
| Josh Bell | LAD | $3,000 | 10.12 | 0.00 |
| Ryon Healy | SEA | $3,000 | 7.71 | 0.00 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $3,700 | 11.44 | 0.00 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,100 | 10.57 | 0.00 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $2,900 | 9.99 | 0.00 |
| Jason Kipnis | LAA | $3,300 | 9.73 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $3,000 | 8.05 | 0.00 |
| César Hernández | HOU | $3,000 | 8.65 | 0.00 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $3,000 | 7.55 | 0.00 |
| Alen Hanson | LAD | $2,000 | 6.44 | 0.00 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | CHC | $3,600 | 13.92 | 0.00 |
| Corey Seager | STL | $3,500 | 12.27 | 0.00 |
| Jean Segura | TEX | $3,900 | 12.09 | 0.00 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $3,600 | 11.58 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pat Valaika | TB | $2,600 | 9.12 | 3.51 |
| Tim Anderson | MIN | $3,100 | 10.40 | 3.35 |
| Pete Kozma | TOR | $2,000 | 5.00 | 2.50 |
| Pete Kozma | TOR | $2,000 | 5.00 | 2.50 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,300 | 14.31 | 0.00 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $3,700 | 11.44 | 0.00 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,300 | 11.34 | 0.00 |
| Todd Frazier | MIN | $3,300 | 10.93 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Taylor | STL | $2,800 | 8.36 | 2.99 |
| Chase Headley | DET | $3,100 | 7.25 | 0.00 |
| Josh Harrison | LAD | $2,900 | 8.56 | 0.00 |
| Josh Harrison | LAD | $2,900 | 8.56 | 0.00 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $4,300 | 14.52 | 0.00 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,200 | 14.38 | 0.00 |
| Nelson Cruz | TEX | $4,100 | 13.81 | 0.00 |
| Jay Bruce | CIN | $3,700 | 11.79 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Gamel | TEX | $3,100 | 9.17 | 2.96 |
| Jarrod Dyson | TEX | $3,100 | 7.44 | 0.00 |
| Leury García | MIN | $3,000 | 7.89 | 0.00 |
| Denard Span | SF | $3,000 | 8.74 | 0.00 |
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.