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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 | Jeff Hoffman |
| C | Austin Barnes |
| 1B | Lucas Duda |
| 2B | Scooter Gennett |
| SS | Pete Kozma |
| 3B | Jake Lamb |
| OF One | Rickie Weeks Jr. |
| OF Two | Chris Taylor |
| OF Three | Gerardo Parra |
| Salary | $27,100 |
| Expected Points | 106.65 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | BOS | $11,400 | 46.54 | 4.08 |
| Luis Severino | DET | $9,300 | 39.76 | 4.28 |
| Justin Verlander | CHW | $9,800 | 38.34 | 3.91 |
| Kyle Hendricks | ATL | $9,000 | 36.41 | 4.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Hoffman | TB | $6,000 | 28.08 | 4.68 |
| Luis Severino | DET | $9,300 | 39.76 | 4.28 |
| Chris Sale | BOS | $11,400 | 46.54 | 4.08 |
| Matt Moore | SF | $7,700 | 31.44 | 4.08 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Gattis | PIT | $3,200 | 11.83 | 3.70 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,800 | 10.46 | 2.75 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,800 | 10.46 | 2.75 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $3,300 | 10.43 | 3.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Barnes | STL | $2,000 | 8.49 | 4.25 |
| Manny Piña | CLE | $2,400 | 9.01 | 3.75 |
| Evan Gattis | PIT | $3,200 | 11.83 | 3.70 |
| Cameron Rupp | HOU | $2,200 | 8.07 | 3.67 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,100 | 14.09 | 3.44 |
| Miguel Cabrera | CHW | $4,200 | 13.52 | 3.22 |
| Lucas Duda | CIN | $3,100 | 13.35 | 4.30 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,400 | 12.92 | 2.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lucas Duda | CIN | $3,100 | 13.35 | 4.30 |
| Matt Adams | NYM | $2,500 | 10.29 | 4.12 |
| Matt Adams | NYM | $2,500 | 10.29 | 4.12 |
| Jesús Aguilar | CLE | $2,300 | 9.13 | 3.97 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,000 | 16.15 | 4.04 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $3,800 | 13.44 | 3.54 |
| Neil Walker | CIN | $3,200 | 12.79 | 4.00 |
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $3,700 | 12.47 | 3.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $2,000 | 8.09 | 4.05 |
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $2,000 | 8.09 | 4.05 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,000 | 16.15 | 4.04 |
| Neil Walker | CIN | $3,200 | 12.79 | 4.00 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $4,400 | 14.66 | 3.33 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $3,500 | 11.99 | 3.43 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $3,900 | 11.87 | 3.04 |
| Corey Seager | STL | $3,200 | 11.78 | 3.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Kozma | TOR | $2,000 | 8.51 | 4.26 |
| Pete Kozma | TOR | $2,000 | 8.51 | 4.26 |
| Asdrúbal Cabrera | CIN | $2,900 | 10.85 | 3.74 |
| José Iglesias | CHW | $2,200 | 8.15 | 3.70 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,200 | 13.56 | 3.23 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,200 | 13.30 | 3.17 |
| Adrián Béltre | TOR | $3,700 | 11.99 | 3.24 |
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $4,200 | 11.61 | 2.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicholas Castellanos | CHW | $2,800 | 10.32 | 3.68 |
| Adonis Garcia | NYM | $3,000 | 10.79 | 3.60 |
| Wilmer Flores | CIN | $2,700 | 9.73 | 3.60 |
| Wilmer Flores | CIN | $2,700 | 9.73 | 3.60 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Conforto | CIN | $3,900 | 15.15 | 3.88 |
| George Springer | PIT | $4,200 | 15.07 | 3.59 |
| J.D. Martinez | CHW | $4,100 | 14.60 | 3.56 |
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $4,700 | 14.21 | 3.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Taylor | STL | $3,100 | 13.29 | 4.29 |
| Jared Hoying | TOR | $2,000 | 8.47 | 4.24 |
| Gerardo Parra | TB | $2,900 | 11.67 | 4.02 |
| Boog Powell | TEX | $2,100 | 8.22 | 3.91 |
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.