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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 | Stephen Strasburg |
| P Two | Michael Fulmer |
| C | Martín Maldonado |
| 1B | Rickie Weeks Jr. |
| 2B | Chad Pinder |
| SS | Chad Pinder |
| 3B | Nolan Arenado |
| OF One | Jayson Werth |
| OF Two | Allen Cordoba |
| OF Three | Jared Hoying |
| Salary | $45,300 |
| Expected Points | 98.13 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Strasburg | CHC | $12,100 | 26.51 | 2.19 |
| Dallas Keuchel | PIT | $11,000 | 24.29 | 2.21 |
| Yu Darvish | TOR | $11,600 | 22.48 | 1.94 |
| Marco Estrada | KC | $9,500 | 20.11 | 2.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Vargas | NYY | $6,600 | 16.66 | 2.52 |
| Michael Fulmer | CHW | $8,600 | 19.65 | 2.28 |
| Brandon McCarthy | STL | $7,300 | 16.28 | 2.23 |
| Dallas Keuchel | PIT | $11,000 | 24.29 | 2.21 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,600 | 9.60 | 2.09 |
| Evan Gattis | PIT | $3,600 | 7.88 | 2.19 |
| Yadier Molina | WSH | $4,000 | 7.77 | 1.94 |
| Alex Avila | CHW | $3,500 | 7.56 | 2.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martín Maldonado | MIL | $2,100 | 5.47 | 2.60 |
| Sandy León | BOS | $3,000 | 6.89 | 2.30 |
| Robinson Chirinos | TOR | $3,000 | 6.87 | 2.29 |
| Tucker Barnhart | PHI | $2,700 | 6.05 | 2.24 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Votto | PHI | $5,000 | 10.75 | 2.15 |
| Ryan Zimmerman | CHC | $4,500 | 10.28 | 2.28 |
| Miguel Cabrera | CHW | $4,700 | 10.11 | 2.15 |
| Ian Desmond | TB | $4,600 | 9.84 | 2.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Valencia | TEX | $3,300 | 7.68 | 2.33 |
| Ryan Zimmerman | CHC | $4,500 | 10.28 | 2.28 |
| Matt Holliday | DET | $3,600 | 8.16 | 2.27 |
| Eric Hosmer | NYY | $3,600 | 8.17 | 2.27 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $5,000 | 10.48 | 2.10 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,500 | 9.42 | 2.09 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $4,500 | 9.12 | 2.03 |
| Adam Frazier | LAD | $4,500 | 9.08 | 2.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chad Pinder | SEA | $2,700 | 6.83 | 2.53 |
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $3,400 | 7.79 | 2.29 |
| Ehire Adrianza | OAK | $2,300 | 5.13 | 2.23 |
| Nolan Fontana | MIL | $2,400 | 5.28 | 2.20 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $4,700 | 10.07 | 2.14 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,800 | 9.94 | 2.07 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $4,900 | 9.78 | 1.99 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,600 | 9.59 | 2.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chad Pinder | SEA | $2,700 | 6.83 | 2.53 |
| Allen Cordoba | SD | $2,300 | 5.64 | 2.45 |
| Adam Rosales | SEA | $2,200 | 5.18 | 2.35 |
| Alcides Escobar | NYY | $2,400 | 5.36 | 2.23 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,400 | 11.51 | 2.13 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $4,700 | 9.64 | 2.05 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $5,400 | 9.57 | 1.77 |
| Jedd Gyorko | WSH | $4,700 | 9.12 | 1.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eduardo Núñez | SF | $3,800 | 8.62 | 2.27 |
| Deven Marrero | BOS | $2,700 | 6.09 | 2.25 |
| Ryon Healy | SEA | $3,500 | 7.83 | 2.24 |
| Luis Valbuena | MIL | $3,100 | 6.75 | 2.18 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,600 | 12.18 | 2.17 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,500 | 11.97 | 2.18 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,100 | 11.16 | 2.19 |
| Andrew Benintendi | BOS | $4,700 | 10.58 | 2.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Werth | CHC | $3,700 | 9.16 | 2.47 |
| Allen Cordoba | SD | $2,300 | 5.64 | 2.45 |
| Tommy Pham | WSH | $3,800 | 9.01 | 2.37 |
| Matt Szczur | SD | $2,600 | 6.13 | 2.36 |
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.