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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 | Stephen Strasburg |
| C | Elias Díaz |
| 1B | Matt Adams |
| 2B | José Pirela |
| SS | Trea Turner |
| 3B | Todd Frazier |
| OF One | Andrew Benintendi |
| OF Two | Avisaíl García |
| OF Three | Matt Kemp |
| Salary | $34,800 |
| Expected Points | 121.93 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Strasburg | CHC | $11,400 | 46.98 | 4.12 |
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $9,700 | 34.56 | 3.56 |
| Yu Darvish | TOR | $10,000 | 33.31 | 3.33 |
| Rick Porcello | BOS | $8,800 | 32.54 | 3.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Strasburg | CHC | $11,400 | 46.98 | 4.12 |
| Masahiro Tanaka | DET | $7,900 | 29.61 | 3.75 |
| Luis Perdomo | SD | $6,800 | 25.36 | 3.73 |
| Rick Porcello | BOS | $8,800 | 32.54 | 3.70 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elias Díaz | LAD | $2,200 | 9.54 | 4.34 |
| Welington Castillo | BAL | $2,900 | 9.27 | 3.20 |
| Mike Zunino | TEX | $2,900 | 9.05 | 3.12 |
| Brian McCann | PIT | $3,200 | 8.42 | 2.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elias Díaz | LAD | $2,200 | 9.54 | 4.34 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $2,200 | 7.59 | 3.45 |
| Austin Hedges | SD | $2,400 | 8.24 | 3.43 |
| Sandy Leon | BOS | $2,100 | 7.18 | 3.42 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,400 | 13.61 | 3.09 |
| Chris Davis | BAL | $3,700 | 12.46 | 3.37 |
| Mitch Moreland | BOS | $3,500 | 12.25 | 3.50 |
| José Abreu | MIN | $3,300 | 12.11 | 3.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Adams | NYM | $2,400 | 8.85 | 3.69 |
| Matt Adams | NYM | $2,400 | 8.85 | 3.69 |
| José Abreu | MIN | $3,300 | 12.11 | 3.67 |
| Chris Carter | DET | $2,400 | 8.71 | 3.63 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $3,600 | 13.06 | 3.63 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $3,800 | 12.32 | 3.24 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $3,400 | 11.20 | 3.29 |
| Neil Walker | CIN | $3,300 | 10.74 | 3.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Pirela | SD | $2,500 | 9.34 | 3.73 |
| Cory Spangenberg | SD | $2,300 | 8.57 | 3.73 |
| Cory Spangenberg | SD | $2,300 | 8.57 | 3.73 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $3,600 | 13.06 | 3.63 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,400 | 13.07 | 2.97 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $3,700 | 11.59 | 3.13 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $3,300 | 10.97 | 3.32 |
| Zack Cozart | PHI | $3,800 | 10.82 | 2.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allen Cordoba | SD | $2,300 | 7.73 | 3.36 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $3,300 | 10.97 | 3.32 |
| J.J. Hardy | BAL | $2,200 | 7.21 | 3.28 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $3,700 | 11.59 | 3.13 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | BAL | $3,800 | 12.98 | 3.41 |
| Todd Frazier | MIN | $3,300 | 12.38 | 3.75 |
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $4,100 | 12.34 | 3.01 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $3,900 | 11.77 | 3.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Todd Frazier | MIN | $3,300 | 12.38 | 3.75 |
| Eugenio Suárez | PHI | $3,000 | 10.53 | 3.51 |
| José Reyes | CIN | $2,500 | 8.76 | 3.50 |
| José Reyes | CIN | $2,500 | 8.76 | 3.50 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | DET | $4,800 | 14.59 | 3.04 |
| Nelson Cruz | TEX | $4,400 | 14.49 | 3.29 |
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $4,600 | 13.71 | 2.98 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $4,900 | 13.19 | 2.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Benintendi | BOS | $2,800 | 12.68 | 4.53 |
| Avisaíl García | MIN | $3,100 | 12.35 | 3.98 |
| Seth Smith | BAL | $2,800 | 10.90 | 3.89 |
| José Osuna | LAD | $2,400 | 9.05 | 3.77 |
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.