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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 | Johnny Cueto |
| P Two | Brian Johnson |
| C | Cameron Rupp |
| 1B | Matt Carpenter |
| 2B | Taylor Featherston |
| SS | Stephen Drew |
| 3B | Maikel Franco |
| OF One | Jaycob Brugman |
| OF Two | Austin Slater |
| OF Three | José Martínez |
| Salary | $39,000 |
| Expected Points | 85.02 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnny Cueto | SF | $11,700 | 23.33 | 1.99 |
| Corey Kluber | LAA | $12,500 | 23.13 | 1.85 |
| Michael Pineda | DET | $11,100 | 19.44 | 1.75 |
| Dylan Bundy | BAL | $7,700 | 17.82 | 2.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Johnson | BOS | $6,500 | 15.42 | 2.37 |
| Dylan Bundy | BAL | $7,700 | 17.82 | 2.31 |
| Mike Leake | WSH | $6,800 | 15.58 | 2.29 |
| Matt Shoemaker | MIL | $6,300 | 14.25 | 2.26 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $5,000 | 9.25 | 1.85 |
| Brian McCann | PIT | $4,400 | 8.66 | 1.97 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $4,600 | 7.85 | 1.71 |
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $3,900 | 7.69 | 1.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Rupp | HOU | $2,400 | 5.81 | 2.42 |
| Manny Piña | CLE | $2,800 | 6.62 | 2.36 |
| Kurt Suzuki | NYM | $2,500 | 5.75 | 2.30 |
| Juan Graterol | MIL | $2,200 | 4.90 | 2.23 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Votto | PHI | $5,300 | 10.45 | 1.97 |
| Ryan Zimmerman | CHC | $5,300 | 10.08 | 1.90 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $3,800 | 9.71 | 2.56 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,600 | 9.68 | 2.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $3,800 | 9.71 | 2.56 |
| Hanley Ramirez | BOS | $3,500 | 8.89 | 2.54 |
| Miguel Cabrera | CHW | $3,400 | 8.54 | 2.51 |
| Wil Myers | SD | $3,500 | 8.74 | 2.50 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,800 | 10.38 | 2.16 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,200 | 9.75 | 2.32 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,700 | 9.12 | 1.94 |
| Dee Gordon | ARZ | $4,700 | 8.48 | 1.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,200 | 9.75 | 2.32 |
| Wilmer Flores | CIN | $3,300 | 7.46 | 2.26 |
| Dustin Pedroia | BOS | $3,700 | 8.35 | 2.26 |
| José Pirela | SD | $3,600 | 7.87 | 2.18 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | CHC | $5,600 | 9.95 | 1.78 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $4,600 | 9.64 | 2.09 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $4,400 | 8.24 | 1.87 |
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $4,200 | 8.20 | 1.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Drew | CHC | $2,700 | 6.49 | 2.40 |
| Freddy Galvis | HOU | $2,400 | 5.36 | 2.23 |
| José Reyes | CIN | $2,900 | 6.46 | 2.23 |
| Tim Anderson | MIN | $3,300 | 7.21 | 2.18 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $4,700 | 9.99 | 2.12 |
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $4,600 | 9.55 | 2.08 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,500 | 9.30 | 2.07 |
| Eduardo Núñez | SF | $4,700 | 8.99 | 1.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maikel Franco | HOU | $2,600 | 7.09 | 2.73 |
| Rio Ruiz | NYM | $2,500 | 6.15 | 2.46 |
| Stephen Drew | CHC | $2,700 | 6.49 | 2.40 |
| Wilmer Flores | CIN | $3,300 | 7.46 | 2.26 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $5,500 | 11.87 | 2.16 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,500 | 11.48 | 2.09 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $5,600 | 11.02 | 1.97 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | ARZ | $4,800 | 10.32 | 2.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaycob Brugman | SEA | $2,100 | 5.83 | 2.77 |
| Austin Slater | SF | $2,400 | 6.31 | 2.63 |
| Max Kepler | OAK | $3,400 | 8.08 | 2.38 |
| Eddie Rosario | OAK | $2,700 | 6.42 | 2.38 |
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.