For full value reports and bulk linuep optimzers, check out FantasyPlus from Sports from the Basement.
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 | Chris Sale |
| P Two | Ariel Miranda |
| C | Elias Díaz |
| 1B | Kendrys Morales |
| 2B | Kolten Wong |
| SS | Chad Pinder |
| 3B | Todd Frazier |
| OF One | Franchy Cordero |
| OF Two | Ryan Raburn |
| OF Three | Austin Slater |
| Salary | $42,300 |
| Expected Points | 94.43 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | BOS | $12,700 | 27.92 | 2.20 |
| Luis Severino | DET | $9,800 | 25.47 | 2.60 |
| Carlos Martínez | WSH | $12,300 | 23.58 | 1.92 |
| Jeff Samardzija | SF | $10,900 | 21.05 | 1.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Severino | DET | $9,800 | 25.47 | 2.60 |
| Justin Verlander | CHW | $7,700 | 19.50 | 2.53 |
| Ariel Miranda | TEX | $7,400 | 17.72 | 2.39 |
| Alex Wood | STL | $9,500 | 20.89 | 2.20 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,900 | 9.85 | 2.01 |
| Tyler Flowers | NYM | $3,900 | 8.29 | 2.12 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $4,300 | 8.01 | 1.86 |
| Elias Díaz | LAD | $2,700 | 7.23 | 2.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elias Díaz | LAD | $2,700 | 7.23 | 2.68 |
| Martín Maldonado | MIL | $2,500 | 5.81 | 2.32 |
| Cameron Rupp | HOU | $2,200 | 4.98 | 2.26 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $3,100 | 7.01 | 2.26 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,700 | 10.53 | 2.24 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $4,900 | 10.37 | 2.12 |
| Justin Smoak | KC | $4,800 | 9.11 | 1.90 |
| Edwin Encarnación | LAA | $4,300 | 8.92 | 2.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kendrys Morales | KC | $3,000 | 7.57 | 2.52 |
| Ryan Rua | TOR | $2,500 | 6.13 | 2.45 |
| Eric Hosmer | NYY | $3,700 | 8.57 | 2.31 |
| Chase Utley | STL | $3,200 | 7.41 | 2.31 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,900 | 10.25 | 2.09 |
| Dee Gordon | ARZ | $4,100 | 9.60 | 2.34 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $4,600 | 9.58 | 2.08 |
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $4,400 | 8.79 | 2.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kolten Wong | WSH | $3,000 | 7.41 | 2.47 |
| Chad Pinder | SEA | $2,600 | 6.38 | 2.45 |
| Ben Zobrist | ATL | $3,100 | 7.34 | 2.37 |
| Dee Gordon | ARZ | $4,100 | 9.60 | 2.34 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | CHC | $5,300 | 10.95 | 2.07 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $5,100 | 10.12 | 1.98 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $5,200 | 9.72 | 1.87 |
| Corey Seager | STL | $4,100 | 9.41 | 2.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chad Pinder | SEA | $2,600 | 6.38 | 2.45 |
| J.J. Hardy | BAL | $2,100 | 4.88 | 2.32 |
| Alexi Amarista | TB | $2,800 | 6.46 | 2.31 |
| Corey Seager | STL | $4,100 | 9.41 | 2.30 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $4,900 | 10.35 | 2.11 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,000 | 10.23 | 2.05 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,800 | 9.72 | 2.03 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $4,600 | 9.37 | 2.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Plouffe | SEA | $2,600 | 6.05 | 2.33 |
| Adrián Béltre | TOR | $3,900 | 9.01 | 2.31 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $2,900 | 6.64 | 2.29 |
| Darwin Barney | KC | $2,000 | 4.57 | 2.28 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,400 | 12.10 | 2.24 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $4,900 | 10.37 | 2.12 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $5,400 | 10.23 | 1.89 |
| George Springer | PIT | $5,400 | 9.90 | 1.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franchy Cordero | SD | $2,500 | 6.87 | 2.75 |
| Ryan Raburn | CHC | $2,000 | 5.16 | 2.58 |
| Eric Young Jr. | MIL | $2,500 | 6.44 | 2.58 |
| Byron Buxton | OAK | $2,600 | 6.44 | 2.48 |
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.