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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 | Jacob deGrom |
| P Two | Stephen Strasburg |
| C | Elias Díaz |
| 1B | Trey Mancini |
| 2B | José Pirela |
| SS | J.J. Hardy |
| 3B | Maikel Franco |
| OF One | Franchy Cordero |
| OF Two | Trey Mancini |
| OF Three | Guillermo Heredia |
| Salary | $43,600 |
| Expected Points | 96.57 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Strasburg | CHC | $12,700 | 27.80 | 2.19 |
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $10,200 | 19.58 | 1.92 |
| Yu Darvish | TOR | $8,800 | 18.99 | 2.16 |
| Rick Porcello | BOS | $8,600 | 18.31 | 2.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jameson Taillon | LAD | $6,800 | 15.39 | 2.26 |
| Stephen Strasburg | CHC | $12,700 | 27.80 | 2.19 |
| Yu Darvish | TOR | $8,800 | 18.99 | 2.16 |
| Rick Porcello | BOS | $8,600 | 18.31 | 2.13 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welington Castillo | BAL | $3,500 | 7.34 | 2.10 |
| Elias Díaz | LAD | $2,900 | 7.24 | 2.49 |
| Mike Zunino | TEX | $3,900 | 7.00 | 1.79 |
| Brian McCann | PIT | $4,400 | 6.51 | 1.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elias Díaz | LAD | $2,900 | 7.24 | 2.49 |
| Austin Hedges | SD | $2,700 | 6.32 | 2.34 |
| Tucker Barnhart | PHI | $2,600 | 5.70 | 2.19 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $2,800 | 5.89 | 2.10 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Votto | PHI | $5,200 | 10.35 | 1.99 |
| José Abreu | MIN | $4,100 | 9.38 | 2.29 |
| Chris Davis | BAL | $4,300 | 9.37 | 2.18 |
| Mitch Moreland | BOS | $4,500 | 9.25 | 2.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Mancini | BAL | $2,800 | 7.59 | 2.71 |
| Matt Davidson | MIN | $2,900 | 6.99 | 2.41 |
| Luis Valbuena | MIL | $2,700 | 6.42 | 2.38 |
| José Osuna | LAD | $3,000 | 6.90 | 2.30 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,300 | 10.04 | 2.33 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,700 | 9.70 | 2.06 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,700 | 8.69 | 1.85 |
| Dustin Pedroia | BOS | $4,100 | 8.29 | 2.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Pirela | SD | $2,300 | 7.13 | 3.10 |
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $3,400 | 8.03 | 2.36 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,300 | 10.04 | 2.33 |
| Ben Zobrist | ATL | $2,900 | 6.39 | 2.20 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | CHC | $5,300 | 10.33 | 1.95 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $4,600 | 8.86 | 1.93 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $4,500 | 8.54 | 1.90 |
| Zack Cozart | PHI | $4,700 | 8.31 | 1.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.J. Hardy | BAL | $2,400 | 5.64 | 2.35 |
| José Reyes | CIN | $3,000 | 6.77 | 2.26 |
| Freddy Galvis | HOU | $2,600 | 5.66 | 2.18 |
| Ehire Adrianza | OAK | $2,500 | 5.39 | 2.16 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,200 | 10.21 | 2.43 |
| Todd Frazier | MIN | $4,400 | 9.44 | 2.15 |
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $4,600 | 9.39 | 2.04 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $4,500 | 8.97 | 1.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maikel Franco | HOU | $2,400 | 5.95 | 2.48 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,200 | 10.21 | 2.43 |
| Matt Davidson | MIN | $2,900 | 6.99 | 2.41 |
| Luis Valbuena | MIL | $2,700 | 6.42 | 2.38 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | DET | $5,500 | 10.92 | 1.99 |
| Nelson Cruz | TEX | $5,100 | 10.90 | 2.14 |
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $5,400 | 10.76 | 1.99 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,600 | 10.23 | 1.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franchy Cordero | SD | $2,400 | 7.06 | 2.94 |
| Trey Mancini | BAL | $2,800 | 7.59 | 2.71 |
| Eric Young Jr. | MIL | $2,400 | 6.02 | 2.51 |
| Allen Cordoba | SD | $2,500 | 6.16 | 2.46 |
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.