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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 | Michael Pineda |
| C | Gary Sánchez |
| 1B | Chris Davis |
| 2B | Brian Dozier |
| SS | Alcides Escobar |
| 3B | Kris Bryant |
| OF One | David Peralta |
| OF Two | Carlos González |
| OF Three | Albert Almora Jr. |
| Salary | $35,000 |
| Expected Points | 121.74 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Pineda | DET | $8,700 | 35.60 | 4.09 |
| Michael Fulmer | CHW | $9,700 | 34.69 | 3.58 |
| John Lackey | ATL | $8,900 | 34.07 | 3.83 |
| Gerrit Cole | LAD | $9,800 | 32.40 | 3.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Pineda | DET | $8,700 | 35.60 | 4.09 |
| John Lackey | ATL | $8,900 | 34.07 | 3.83 |
| Jeff Hoffman | TB | $5,700 | 21.10 | 3.70 |
| Michael Fulmer | CHW | $9,700 | 34.69 | 3.58 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $3,800 | 12.20 | 3.21 |
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $3,100 | 10.25 | 3.31 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,800 | 10.05 | 2.64 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,800 | 10.05 | 2.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Rupp | HOU | $2,700 | 9.04 | 3.35 |
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $3,100 | 10.25 | 3.31 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $3,800 | 12.20 | 3.21 |
| Tony Wolters | TB | $2,400 | 7.61 | 3.17 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,500 | 14.31 | 3.18 |
| Chris Davis | BAL | $3,900 | 13.29 | 3.41 |
| Miguel Cabrera | CHW | $4,000 | 12.89 | 3.22 |
| Carlos Santana | LAA | $3,700 | 10.96 | 2.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Bell | LAD | $2,900 | 9.92 | 3.42 |
| Chris Davis | BAL | $3,900 | 13.29 | 3.41 |
| Chris Carter | DET | $2,600 | 8.85 | 3.40 |
| Brandon Moss | NYY | $2,700 | 8.81 | 3.26 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $3,800 | 13.02 | 3.43 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $3,800 | 11.61 | 3.05 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $2,900 | 10.44 | 3.60 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $2,800 | 10.34 | 3.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Peraza | PHI | $2,400 | 9.16 | 3.81 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $2,800 | 10.34 | 3.69 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $2,800 | 10.34 | 3.69 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $2,900 | 10.44 | 3.60 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $3,600 | 11.13 | 3.09 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $4,000 | 10.93 | 2.73 |
| Zack Cozart | PHI | $3,500 | 10.83 | 3.09 |
| Tim Anderson | MIN | $3,000 | 9.90 | 3.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Anderson | MIN | $3,000 | 9.90 | 3.30 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $2,900 | 9.34 | 3.22 |
| Freddy Galvis | HOU | $2,900 | 9.20 | 3.17 |
| Alexi Amarista | TB | $2,600 | 8.10 | 3.12 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,400 | 15.37 | 3.49 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,100 | 13.89 | 3.39 |
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $3,900 | 13.76 | 3.53 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,100 | 13.13 | 3.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $3,900 | 13.76 | 3.53 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,400 | 15.37 | 3.49 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,100 | 13.89 | 3.39 |
| Luis Valbuena | MIL | $2,600 | 8.47 | 3.26 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $4,400 | 15.08 | 3.43 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,200 | 15.07 | 2.90 |
| J.D. Martinez | CHW | $4,400 | 12.66 | 2.88 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $4,500 | 12.42 | 2.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos González | TB | $2,900 | 11.44 | 3.94 |
| Albert Almora Jr. | ATL | $2,200 | 8.54 | 3.88 |
| Scott Schebler | PHI | $3,000 | 10.73 | 3.58 |
| Ben Zobrist | ATL | $3,000 | 10.57 | 3.52 |
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.