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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 | Stephen Strasburg |
| C | Gary Sánchez |
| 1B | Ryan Zimmerman |
| 2B | Jed Lowrie |
| SS | Chris Owings |
| 3B | Luis Valbuena |
| OF One | Rickie Weeks Jr. |
| OF Two | Mark Canha |
| OF Three | Jorge Bonifacio |
| Salary | $32,800 |
| Expected Points | 115.93 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Strasburg | CHC | $11,100 | 44.38 | 4.00 |
| Dallas Keuchel | PIT | $10,400 | 41.00 | 3.94 |
| Yu Darvish | TOR | $10,400 | 38.56 | 3.71 |
| Danny Salazar | LAA | $9,300 | 35.48 | 3.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Strasburg | CHC | $11,100 | 44.38 | 4.00 |
| Dallas Keuchel | PIT | $10,400 | 41.00 | 3.94 |
| Zack Wheeler | CIN | $7,900 | 30.70 | 3.89 |
| Danny Salazar | LAA | $9,300 | 35.48 | 3.81 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $3,300 | 12.58 | 3.81 |
| Alex Avila | CHW | $3,300 | 10.58 | 3.20 |
| Alex Avila | CHW | $3,300 | 10.58 | 3.20 |
| Evan Gattis | PIT | $3,200 | 10.32 | 3.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $3,300 | 12.58 | 3.81 |
| Sandy León | BOS | $2,500 | 9.32 | 3.73 |
| Mike Zunino | TEX | $2,100 | 7.35 | 3.50 |
| Josh Phegley | SEA | $2,400 | 8.27 | 3.44 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,500 | 14.34 | 3.19 |
| Ryan Zimmerman | CHC | $3,400 | 13.35 | 3.93 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,500 | 12.77 | 2.84 |
| Mark Reynolds | TB | $4,000 | 12.59 | 3.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Zimmerman | CHC | $3,400 | 13.35 | 3.93 |
| Hanley Ramírez | BOS | $3,300 | 12.52 | 3.79 |
| Kendrys Morales | KC | $2,700 | 10.07 | 3.73 |
| Chris Carter | DET | $2,800 | 10.33 | 3.69 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $3,800 | 13.75 | 3.62 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $3,900 | 12.27 | 3.14 |
| Dustin Pedroia | BOS | $3,500 | 11.97 | 3.42 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $3,600 | 11.65 | 3.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jed Lowrie | SEA | $2,300 | 9.07 | 3.94 |
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $2,200 | 8.47 | 3.85 |
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $2,200 | 8.47 | 3.85 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $3,800 | 13.75 | 3.62 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $4,000 | 13.25 | 3.31 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $3,900 | 12.93 | 3.31 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $3,800 | 12.55 | 3.30 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $3,700 | 12.42 | 3.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $2,800 | 9.99 | 3.57 |
| José Reyes | CIN | $2,800 | 9.73 | 3.48 |
| José Reyes | CIN | $2,800 | 9.73 | 3.48 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $3,700 | 12.42 | 3.36 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,800 | 15.04 | 3.13 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $3,700 | 12.73 | 3.44 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,200 | 12.44 | 2.96 |
| Jedd Gyorko | WSH | $4,400 | 11.80 | 2.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Valbuena | MIL | $2,200 | 8.76 | 3.98 |
| Luis Valbuena | MIL | $2,200 | 8.76 | 3.98 |
| Joey Gallo | TOR | $2,900 | 10.44 | 3.60 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $3,700 | 12.73 | 3.44 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $4,800 | 15.78 | 3.29 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,100 | 15.75 | 3.09 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $4,500 | 14.81 | 3.29 |
| Andrew Benintendi | BOS | $3,900 | 14.27 | 3.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Canha | SEA | $2,400 | 8.99 | 3.74 |
| Jorge Bonifacio | NYY | $2,600 | 9.62 | 3.70 |
| Justin Upton | CHW | $3,100 | 11.38 | 3.67 |
| Matt Szczur | SD | $2,200 | 8.08 | 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.