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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 | Luis Severino |
| P Two | Chris Sale |
| C | John Hicks |
| 1B | José Martínez |
| 2B | Gift Ngoepe |
| SS | Allen Cordoba |
| 3B | Chase d’Arnaud |
| OF One | Allen Cordoba |
| OF Two | José Martínez |
| OF Three | Patrick Kivlehan |
| Salary | $44,000 |
| Expected Points | 99.89 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | BOS | $13,400 | 32.07 | 2.39 |
| Luis Severino | DET | $10,200 | 22.27 | 2.18 |
| José Berríos | OAK | $7,300 | 20.25 | 2.77 |
| Justin Verlander | CHW | $10,700 | 19.97 | 1.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Berríos | OAK | $7,300 | 20.25 | 2.77 |
| Dinelson Lamet | SD | $6,100 | 14.91 | 2.44 |
| Chris Sale | BOS | $13,400 | 32.07 | 2.39 |
| Tyler Pill | CIN | $4,200 | 9.72 | 2.31 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,700 | 9.69 | 2.06 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $4,100 | 8.38 | 2.04 |
| Russell Martin | KC | $3,200 | 7.50 | 2.34 |
| Jonathan Lucroy | TOR | $3,600 | 7.03 | 1.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Hicks | CHW | $2,700 | 6.96 | 2.58 |
| Russell Martin | KC | $3,200 | 7.50 | 2.34 |
| Ryan Hanigan | TB | $2,900 | 6.79 | 2.34 |
| Juan Graterol | MIL | $2,300 | 5.17 | 2.25 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jay Bruce | CIN | $4,600 | 10.24 | 2.23 |
| Mark Reynolds | TB | $4,900 | 10.00 | 2.04 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $5,200 | 9.88 | 1.90 |
| Justin Smoak | KC | $3,800 | 9.82 | 2.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Martínez | WSH | $2,600 | 6.90 | 2.65 |
| Justin Smoak | KC | $3,800 | 9.82 | 2.58 |
| John Hicks | CHW | $2,700 | 6.96 | 2.58 |
| Danny Valencia | TEX | $3,600 | 8.65 | 2.40 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,700 | 10.80 | 2.30 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,600 | 9.95 | 2.16 |
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $5,100 | 9.83 | 1.93 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,900 | 9.29 | 1.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gift Ngoepe | LAD | $2,400 | 5.85 | 2.44 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,700 | 10.80 | 2.30 |
| Cliff Pennington | MIL | $2,100 | 4.71 | 2.24 |
| Devon Travis | KC | $3,800 | 8.38 | 2.20 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jean Segura | TEX | $4,800 | 10.67 | 2.22 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $4,700 | 9.44 | 2.01 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,500 | 9.17 | 2.04 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,700 | 8.84 | 1.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allen Cordoba | SD | $2,600 | 7.13 | 2.74 |
| JT Riddle | ARZ | $2,600 | 6.23 | 2.40 |
| Cliff Pennington | MIL | $2,100 | 4.71 | 2.24 |
| Jean Segura | TEX | $4,800 | 10.67 | 2.22 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,400 | 12.42 | 2.30 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $5,300 | 9.98 | 1.88 |
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $4,600 | 9.44 | 2.05 |
| Adrián Béltre | TOR | $4,600 | 8.96 | 1.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase d’Arnaud | SD | $2,500 | 6.02 | 2.41 |
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $2,700 | 6.45 | 2.39 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,400 | 12.42 | 2.30 |
| Cory Spangenberg | SD | $2,700 | 6.18 | 2.29 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson Cruz | TEX | $5,100 | 12.38 | 2.43 |
| Michael Conforto | CIN | $5,300 | 11.38 | 2.15 |
| José Bautista | KC | $5,000 | 11.29 | 2.26 |
| J.D. Martinez | CHW | $5,200 | 11.18 | 2.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allen Cordoba | SD | $2,600 | 7.13 | 2.74 |
| José Martínez | WSH | $2,600 | 6.90 | 2.65 |
| Ezequiel Carrera | KC | $2,700 | 6.74 | 2.49 |
| José Osuna | LAD | $3,100 | 7.67 | 2.47 |
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