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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 | Carlos Carrasco |
| P Two | Erasmo Ramirez |
| C | Martín Maldonado |
| 1B | José Martínez |
| 2B | Chad Pinder |
| SS | Allen Cordoba |
| 3B | Kyle Seager |
| OF One | Allen Cordoba |
| OF Two | José Martínez |
| OF Three | Franchy Cordero |
| Salary | $35,400 |
| Expected Points | 83.05 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Carrasco | LAA | $9,300 | 23.43 | 2.52 |
| Marcus Stroman | KC | $9,800 | 19.96 | 2.04 |
| Kyle Hendricks | ATL | $9,600 | 19.07 | 1.99 |
| David Price | BOS | $9,400 | 19.03 | 2.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brad Peacock | PIT | $5,500 | 14.61 | 2.66 |
| Carlos Carrasco | LAA | $9,300 | 23.43 | 2.52 |
| Jordan Montgomery | DET | $6,400 | 14.17 | 2.21 |
| Mike Leake | WSH | $8,100 | 16.52 | 2.04 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,600 | 8.70 | 1.89 |
| Jonathan Lucroy | TOR | $3,600 | 7.68 | 2.13 |
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $3,500 | 7.58 | 2.16 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $4,200 | 7.27 | 1.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martín Maldonado | MIL | $2,100 | 5.84 | 2.78 |
| Austin Hedges | SD | $2,300 | 5.37 | 2.33 |
| Manny Piña | CLE | $3,200 | 7.26 | 2.27 |
| Russell Martin | KC | $3,200 | 7.09 | 2.22 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jay Bruce | CIN | $4,500 | 10.26 | 2.28 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $5,300 | 9.99 | 1.88 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,700 | 9.96 | 2.12 |
| Ryan Zimmerman | CHC | $4,400 | 9.95 | 2.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Martínez | WSH | $2,600 | 6.78 | 2.61 |
| Kendrys Morales | KC | $3,600 | 9.17 | 2.55 |
| Wil Myers | SD | $3,500 | 8.07 | 2.31 |
| Jay Bruce | CIN | $4,500 | 10.26 | 2.28 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $5,100 | 12.09 | 2.37 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,500 | 9.70 | 2.16 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,900 | 9.20 | 1.88 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $3,700 | 8.81 | 2.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chad Pinder | SEA | $2,700 | 6.49 | 2.40 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $3,700 | 8.81 | 2.38 |
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $5,100 | 12.09 | 2.37 |
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $3,400 | 7.55 | 2.22 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,800 | 10.41 | 2.17 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $4,900 | 10.16 | 2.07 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,600 | 10.13 | 2.20 |
| Jean Segura | TEX | $4,500 | 9.71 | 2.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allen Cordoba | SD | $2,300 | 6.04 | 2.62 |
| JT Riddle | ARZ | $2,600 | 6.42 | 2.47 |
| Chad Pinder | SEA | $2,700 | 6.49 | 2.40 |
| Alcides Escobar | NYY | $2,400 | 5.42 | 2.26 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,400 | 11.28 | 2.09 |
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $4,600 | 9.67 | 2.10 |
| Kyle Seager | TEX | $4,000 | 9.61 | 2.40 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,200 | 9.26 | 2.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Seager | TEX | $4,000 | 9.61 | 2.40 |
| Jedd Gyorko | WSH | $3,600 | 8.08 | 2.24 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $3,800 | 8.48 | 2.23 |
| José Reyes | CIN | $3,700 | 8.18 | 2.21 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,700 | 12.66 | 2.22 |
| Nelson Cruz | TEX | $5,000 | 11.63 | 2.33 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,100 | 11.13 | 2.18 |
| Michael Conforto | CIN | $5,300 | 11.05 | 2.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allen Cordoba | SD | $2,300 | 6.04 | 2.62 |
| José Martínez | WSH | $2,600 | 6.78 | 2.61 |
| Jarrod Dyson | TEX | $3,300 | 8.27 | 2.50 |
| Franchy Cordero | SD | $2,500 | 5.97 | 2.39 |
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.