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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 | Jeff Samardzija |
| P Two | Ian Kennedy |
| C | Salvador Perez |
| 1B | Matt Carpenter |
| 2B | Chad Pinder |
| SS | Chad Pinder |
| 3B | Trevor Plouffe |
| OF One | Khris Davis |
| OF Two | Brett Eibner |
| OF Three | Odúbel Herrera |
| Salary | $37,100 |
| Expected Points | 81.9 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Martínez | WSH | $12,500 | 19.84 | 1.59 |
| Jeff Samardzija | SF | $8,900 | 17.31 | 1.94 |
| Sean Manaea | SEA | $7,800 | 17.01 | 2.18 |
| Gio González | CHC | $8,000 | 16.53 | 2.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ian Kennedy | NYY | $5,500 | 13.03 | 2.37 |
| Sean Manaea | SEA | $7,800 | 17.01 | 2.18 |
| Júnior Guerra | CLE | $7,600 | 16.27 | 2.14 |
| Gio González | CHC | $8,000 | 16.53 | 2.07 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buster Posey | SF | $4,100 | 7.62 | 1.86 |
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $2,900 | 7.56 | 2.61 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $3,500 | 7.53 | 2.15 |
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $3,700 | 7.50 | 2.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $2,900 | 7.56 | 2.61 |
| Manny Piña | CLE | $2,900 | 6.35 | 2.19 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $3,500 | 7.53 | 2.15 |
| Josh Phegley | SEA | $2,700 | 5.63 | 2.08 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Zimmerman | CHC | $5,200 | 10.05 | 1.93 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $4,700 | 9.52 | 2.02 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,600 | 9.50 | 2.06 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $3,700 | 9.41 | 2.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $3,700 | 9.41 | 2.54 |
| Matt Adams | NYM | $3,700 | 9.03 | 2.44 |
| Ryon Healy | SEA | $3,800 | 8.92 | 2.35 |
| Tommy Joseph | HOU | $3,400 | 7.97 | 2.34 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $5,800 | 11.59 | 2.00 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $5,100 | 9.20 | 1.80 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $4,500 | 8.45 | 1.88 |
| Dee Gordon | ARZ | $4,100 | 8.35 | 2.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chad Pinder | SEA | $2,700 | 7.05 | 2.61 |
| Darwin Barney | KC | $2,000 | 4.88 | 2.44 |
| Johan Camargo | NYM | $2,100 | 4.69 | 2.23 |
| César Hernández | HOU | $3,500 | 7.67 | 2.19 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $5,500 | 11.34 | 2.06 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,900 | 11.03 | 2.25 |
| Zack Cozart | PHI | $4,200 | 7.63 | 1.82 |
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $3,300 | 7.47 | 2.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chad Pinder | SEA | $2,700 | 7.05 | 2.61 |
| JT Riddle | ARZ | $2,600 | 6.43 | 2.47 |
| Alcides Escobar | NYY | $2,300 | 5.51 | 2.40 |
| Freddy Galvis | HOU | $2,700 | 6.21 | 2.30 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $4,400 | 10.16 | 2.31 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,500 | 9.47 | 2.10 |
| Eduardo Núñez | SF | $4,500 | 9.03 | 2.01 |
| Marwin González | PIT | $4,800 | 8.98 | 1.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Plouffe | SEA | $2,500 | 6.32 | 2.53 |
| Darwin Barney | KC | $2,000 | 4.88 | 2.44 |
| Ryon Healy | SEA | $3,800 | 8.92 | 2.35 |
| Derek Dietrich | ARZ | $2,900 | 6.80 | 2.34 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Springer | PIT | $5,700 | 11.44 | 2.01 |
| Matt Kemp | NYM | $5,300 | 10.32 | 1.95 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | ARZ | $5,100 | 10.17 | 1.99 |
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $5,500 | 9.84 | 1.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khris Davis | SEA | $3,300 | 9.14 | 2.77 |
| Brett Eibner | STL | $2,000 | 5.23 | 2.61 |
| Matt Adams | NYM | $3,700 | 9.03 | 2.44 |
| Nick Markakis | NYM | $3,100 | 7.57 | 2.44 |
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.