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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 | José Berríos |
| C | Gary Sánchez |
| 1B | Matt Adams |
| 2B | Chad Pinder |
| SS | Chad Pinder |
| 3B | Anthony Rendon |
| OF One | Allen Cordoba |
| OF Two | Hunter Renfroe |
| OF Three | Albert Almora Jr. |
| Salary | $46,400 |
| Expected Points | 103.48 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | BOS | $13,500 | 32.95 | 2.44 |
| Luis Severino | DET | $9,900 | 21.37 | 2.16 |
| Marcus Stroman | KC | $10,200 | 19.43 | 1.90 |
| José Berríos | OAK | $7,400 | 17.71 | 2.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | BOS | $13,500 | 32.95 | 2.44 |
| José Berríos | OAK | $7,400 | 17.71 | 2.39 |
| Luis Severino | DET | $9,900 | 21.37 | 2.16 |
| Jeremy Hellickson | HOU | $7,100 | 14.19 | 2.00 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,500 | 9.68 | 2.15 |
| Evan Gattis | PIT | $3,600 | 7.56 | 2.10 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $3,600 | 7.40 | 2.05 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,900 | 7.36 | 1.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| René Rivera | CIN | $2,500 | 5.56 | 2.22 |
| Yadier Molina | WSH | $2,900 | 6.25 | 2.16 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,500 | 9.68 | 2.15 |
| Evan Gattis | PIT | $3,600 | 7.56 | 2.10 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Votto | PHI | $5,200 | 11.04 | 2.12 |
| José Abreu | MIN | $4,900 | 10.04 | 2.05 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $4,400 | 9.80 | 2.23 |
| Edwin Encarnación | LAA | $4,400 | 9.70 | 2.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Adams | NYM | $3,500 | 7.88 | 2.25 |
| Wil Myers | SD | $3,800 | 8.51 | 2.24 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $4,400 | 9.80 | 2.23 |
| Danny Valencia | TEX | $2,900 | 6.42 | 2.21 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $5,100 | 10.24 | 2.01 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $5,000 | 10.18 | 2.04 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,700 | 9.59 | 2.04 |
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $4,500 | 9.20 | 2.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chad Pinder | SEA | $2,700 | 7.05 | 2.61 |
| Starlin Castro | DET | $3,700 | 8.52 | 2.30 |
| Cliff Pennington | MIL | $2,100 | 4.69 | 2.23 |
| Dustin Pedroia | BOS | $3,900 | 8.62 | 2.21 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,800 | 10.18 | 2.12 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,600 | 9.39 | 2.04 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $4,700 | 9.24 | 1.96 |
| Jean Segura | TEX | $4,200 | 9.01 | 2.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chad Pinder | SEA | $2,700 | 7.05 | 2.61 |
| Allen Cordoba | SD | $2,500 | 6.30 | 2.52 |
| Adam Rosales | SEA | $2,200 | 5.06 | 2.30 |
| Cliff Pennington | MIL | $2,100 | 4.69 | 2.23 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $5,100 | 11.31 | 2.22 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,200 | 9.57 | 1.84 |
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $4,900 | 9.37 | 1.91 |
| Eugenio Suárez | PHI | $4,300 | 9.22 | 2.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $3,700 | 8.41 | 2.27 |
| Ryan Schimpf | SD | $3,300 | 7.40 | 2.24 |
| Todd Frazier | MIN | $3,900 | 8.65 | 2.22 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $5,100 | 11.31 | 2.22 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,500 | 11.81 | 2.15 |
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $5,400 | 11.81 | 2.19 |
| Michael Conforto | CIN | $4,900 | 11.38 | 2.32 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,600 | 11.20 | 2.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allen Cordoba | SD | $2,500 | 6.30 | 2.52 |
| Hunter Renfroe | SD | $3,000 | 7.01 | 2.34 |
| Odúbel Herrera | HOU | $2,800 | 6.49 | 2.32 |
| Michael Conforto | CIN | $4,900 | 11.38 | 2.32 |
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.