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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 | Chris Sale |
| C | Tyler Flowers |
| 1B | Matt Adams |
| 2B | Scooter Gennett |
| SS | Trea Turner |
| 3B | Anthony Rendon |
| OF One | Bradley Zimmer |
| OF Two | José Bautista |
| OF Three | Curtis Granderson |
| Salary | $34,400 |
| Expected Points | 127.38 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | BOS | $11,800 | 54.33 | 4.60 |
| Luis Severino | DET | $9,500 | 36.58 | 3.85 |
| Marcus Stroman | KC | $8,900 | 34.71 | 3.90 |
| José Berríos | OAK | $9,400 | 32.65 | 3.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | BOS | $11,800 | 54.33 | 4.60 |
| Marcus Stroman | KC | $8,900 | 34.71 | 3.90 |
| Luis Severino | DET | $9,500 | 36.58 | 3.85 |
| Jeremy Hellickson | HOU | $7,400 | 25.92 | 3.50 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $3,700 | 12.62 | 3.41 |
| Evan Gattis | PIT | $3,200 | 9.90 | 3.09 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $3,300 | 9.72 | 2.94 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,600 | 9.53 | 2.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandy León | BOS | $2,500 | 8.95 | 3.58 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $3,700 | 12.62 | 3.41 |
| Russell Martin | KC | $2,700 | 9.18 | 3.40 |
| Roberto Pérez | LAA | $2,000 | 6.71 | 3.36 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,400 | 14.78 | 3.36 |
| José Abreu | MIN | $3,600 | 13.05 | 3.62 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $3,600 | 12.57 | 3.49 |
| Hanley Ramírez | BOS | $3,600 | 12.52 | 3.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Adams | NYM | $2,400 | 10.70 | 4.46 |
| Matt Adams | NYM | $2,400 | 10.70 | 4.46 |
| Lucas Duda | CIN | $2,500 | 10.15 | 4.06 |
| Josh Bell | LAD | $2,800 | 10.49 | 3.75 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,100 | 13.41 | 3.27 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $3,900 | 13.33 | 3.42 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $3,800 | 12.55 | 3.30 |
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $3,700 | 12.10 | 3.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $2,000 | 8.83 | 4.41 |
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $2,000 | 8.83 | 4.41 |
| Brandon Phillips | NYM | $2,700 | 10.20 | 3.78 |
| José Peraza | PHI | $2,500 | 9.33 | 3.73 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | CHC | $3,500 | 12.97 | 3.70 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $3,400 | 12.31 | 3.62 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $3,500 | 12.10 | 3.46 |
| Jean Segura | TEX | $3,600 | 11.54 | 3.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | CHC | $3,500 | 12.97 | 3.70 |
| Andrés Blanco | HOU | $2,000 | 7.27 | 3.64 |
| Andrés Blanco | HOU | $2,000 | 7.27 | 3.64 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $3,400 | 12.31 | 3.62 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,300 | 15.04 | 3.50 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,200 | 12.45 | 2.96 |
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $4,000 | 12.37 | 3.09 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,000 | 11.75 | 2.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $3,000 | 11.20 | 3.73 |
| Todd Frazier | MIN | $3,300 | 11.55 | 3.50 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,300 | 15.04 | 3.50 |
| José Reyes | CIN | $2,900 | 9.97 | 3.44 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $4,800 | 15.67 | 3.26 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,100 | 15.63 | 3.06 |
| Michael Conforto | CIN | $4,200 | 15.31 | 3.65 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $4,500 | 14.64 | 3.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Zimmer | LAA | $2,400 | 9.10 | 3.79 |
| José Bautista | KC | $3,700 | 13.77 | 3.72 |
| Michael Brantley | LAA | $3,700 | 13.75 | 3.72 |
| Albert Almora Jr. | ATL | $2,300 | 8.45 | 3.67 |
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.