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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 | Buck Farmer |
| C | Alex Avila |
| 1B | Jesús Aguilar |
| 2B | Scooter Gennett |
| SS | Deven Marrero |
| 3B | Jake Lamb |
| OF One | Jesús Aguilar |
| OF Two | Matt Adams |
| OF Three | Javier Báez |
| Salary | $26,200 |
| Expected Points | 103.97 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yu Darvish | TOR | $9,800 | 34.75 | 3.55 |
| Rick Porcello | BOS | $8,800 | 30.92 | 3.51 |
| John Lackey | ATL | $8,600 | 30.89 | 3.59 |
| Lance Lynn | WSH | $8,000 | 29.16 | 3.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buck Farmer | CHW | $5,500 | 28.42 | 5.17 |
| Jerad Eickhoff | HOU | $6,600 | 24.96 | 3.78 |
| Adalberto Mejía | OAK | $6,200 | 23.32 | 3.76 |
| Lance Lynn | WSH | $8,000 | 29.16 | 3.64 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Avila | CHW | $3,000 | 11.33 | 3.78 |
| Alex Avila | CHW | $3,000 | 11.33 | 3.78 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $3,600 | 10.74 | 2.98 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,900 | 10.49 | 2.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandy León | BOS | $2,200 | 8.38 | 3.81 |
| Alex Avila | CHW | $3,000 | 11.33 | 3.78 |
| Alex Avila | CHW | $3,000 | 11.33 | 3.78 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $2,500 | 9.36 | 3.74 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,300 | 13.91 | 3.23 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,100 | 13.83 | 3.37 |
| Chris Davis | BAL | $4,000 | 12.71 | 3.18 |
| Joey Gallo | TOR | $3,500 | 12.33 | 3.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesús Aguilar | CLE | $2,200 | 9.84 | 4.47 |
| Matt Adams | NYM | $2,700 | 11.53 | 4.27 |
| Matt Adams | NYM | $2,700 | 11.53 | 4.27 |
| Chris Carter | DET | $2,200 | 8.45 | 3.84 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $3,800 | 14.09 | 3.71 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $3,400 | 12.63 | 3.71 |
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $3,500 | 11.50 | 3.29 |
| Ian Kinsler | CHW | $3,200 | 10.59 | 3.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $2,200 | 9.00 | 4.09 |
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $2,200 | 9.00 | 4.09 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $2,500 | 9.59 | 3.84 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $2,500 | 9.59 | 3.84 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $4,200 | 13.28 | 3.16 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $3,500 | 11.66 | 3.33 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $3,600 | 10.68 | 2.97 |
| Zack Cozart | PHI | $3,700 | 10.51 | 2.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deven Marrero | BOS | $2,000 | 8.08 | 4.04 |
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $2,900 | 10.31 | 3.56 |
| Orlando Arcia | CLE | $2,200 | 7.82 | 3.55 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $3,500 | 11.66 | 3.33 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,100 | 14.12 | 3.44 |
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $4,200 | 13.39 | 3.19 |
| Jedd Gyorko | WSH | $3,300 | 11.67 | 3.54 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $3,800 | 11.54 | 3.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Freese | LAD | $2,900 | 10.51 | 3.62 |
| Jedd Gyorko | WSH | $3,300 | 11.67 | 3.54 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,100 | 14.12 | 3.44 |
| José Reyes | CIN | $2,600 | 8.65 | 3.33 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Springer | PIT | $4,200 | 15.67 | 3.73 |
| J.D. Martinez | CHW | $4,300 | 14.23 | 3.31 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,100 | 14.12 | 3.44 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $3,800 | 14.09 | 3.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesús Aguilar | CLE | $2,200 | 9.84 | 4.47 |
| Matt Adams | NYM | $2,700 | 11.53 | 4.27 |
| Matt Adams | NYM | $2,700 | 11.53 | 4.27 |
| Avisaíl García | MIN | $2,700 | 11.51 | 4.26 |
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.