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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 | Luis Severino |
| C | Elias Díaz |
| 1B | Eric Thames |
| 2B | Brandon Drury |
| SS | Troy Tulowitzki |
| 3B | Nicholas Castellanos |
| OF One | Mallex Smith |
| OF Two | Chris Taylor |
| OF Three | Justin Upton |
| Salary | $29,400 |
| Expected Points | 117.53 |
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 | 46.71 | 4.10 |
| Luis Severino | DET | $9,500 | 44.24 | 4.66 |
| Carlos Martínez | WSH | $10,000 | 39.96 | 4.00 |
| Jeff Samardzija | SF | $9,200 | 36.50 | 3.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Severino | DET | $9,500 | 44.24 | 4.66 |
| Chris Sale | BOS | $11,400 | 46.71 | 4.10 |
| Carlos Martínez | WSH | $10,000 | 39.96 | 4.00 |
| Alex Wood | STL | $8,900 | 35.59 | 4.00 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $3,800 | 12.93 | 3.40 |
| Tyler Flowers | NYM | $2,900 | 10.58 | 3.65 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $4,100 | 10.51 | 2.56 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $4,100 | 10.51 | 2.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elias Díaz | LAD | $2,000 | 9.75 | 4.87 |
| Russell Martin | KC | $2,400 | 9.63 | 4.01 |
| Russell Martin | KC | $2,400 | 9.63 | 4.01 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $2,300 | 9.09 | 3.95 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,200 | 14.24 | 3.39 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $3,300 | 13.69 | 4.15 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $3,300 | 13.69 | 4.15 |
| Justin Smoak | KC | $4,000 | 12.05 | 3.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Thames | CLE | $3,300 | 13.69 | 4.15 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $3,300 | 13.69 | 4.15 |
| Chris Carter | DET | $2,300 | 9.52 | 4.14 |
| Jesús Aguilar | CLE | $2,500 | 10.19 | 4.08 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $3,800 | 13.20 | 3.47 |
| Dee Gordon | ARZ | $3,200 | 11.84 | 3.70 |
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $3,200 | 11.43 | 3.57 |
| Starlin Castro | DET | $3,100 | 10.76 | 3.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Utley | STL | $2,400 | 9.55 | 3.98 |
| Chase Utley | STL | $2,400 | 9.55 | 3.98 |
| Jed Lowrie | SEA | $2,300 | 8.97 | 3.90 |
| Dee Gordon | ARZ | $3,200 | 11.84 | 3.70 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,400 | 13.64 | 3.10 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $3,900 | 13.18 | 3.38 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $4,200 | 12.65 | 3.01 |
| Corey Seager | STL | $3,600 | 12.24 | 3.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allen Cordoba | SD | $2,300 | 8.07 | 3.51 |
| Alexi Amarista | TB | $2,400 | 8.41 | 3.50 |
| Alexi Amarista | TB | $2,400 | 8.41 | 3.50 |
| José Iglesias | CHW | $2,000 | 6.90 | 3.45 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $4,400 | 13.65 | 3.10 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,000 | 13.43 | 3.36 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,100 | 12.85 | 3.13 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $3,900 | 12.30 | 3.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicholas Castellanos | CHW | $2,000 | 8.45 | 4.22 |
| Mike Moustakas | NYY | $3,100 | 11.76 | 3.79 |
| Todd Frazier | MIN | $3,300 | 11.95 | 3.62 |
| Jedd Gyorko | WSH | $3,100 | 11.03 | 3.56 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $4,700 | 15.71 | 3.34 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $4,600 | 13.50 | 2.93 |
| George Springer | PIT | $4,000 | 12.93 | 3.23 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $3,000 | 12.72 | 4.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Taylor | STL | $3,000 | 12.72 | 4.24 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $3,000 | 12.72 | 4.24 |
| J.D. Martinez | CHW | $2,500 | 10.40 | 4.16 |
| Kyle Schwarber | ATL | $2,500 | 10.35 | 4.14 |
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.