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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 | Chris Sale |
| C | Austin Barnes |
| 1B | Matt Davidson |
| 2B | Brian Dozier |
| SS | José Iglesias |
| 3B | Nolan Arenado |
| OF One | Chris Taylor |
| OF Two | Mallex Smith |
| OF Three | Byron Buxton |
| Salary | $34,700 |
| Expected Points | 127.61 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | BOS | $11,500 | 48.07 | 4.18 |
| Justin Verlander | CHW | $9,300 | 34.92 | 3.75 |
| Gio González | CHC | $8,700 | 33.75 | 3.88 |
| José Berríos | OAK | $9,500 | 32.77 | 3.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | BOS | $11,500 | 48.07 | 4.18 |
| Jordan Montgomery | DET | $7,500 | 29.90 | 3.99 |
| Gio González | CHC | $8,700 | 33.75 | 3.88 |
| Justin Verlander | CHW | $9,300 | 34.92 | 3.75 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buster Posey | SF | $4,600 | 12.85 | 2.79 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $4,600 | 12.85 | 2.79 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,000 | 12.83 | 3.21 |
| Welington Castillo | BAL | $2,700 | 10.57 | 3.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Barnes | STL | $2,000 | 8.07 | 4.03 |
| Welington Castillo | BAL | $2,700 | 10.57 | 3.91 |
| Sandy Leon | BOS | $2,100 | 7.75 | 3.69 |
| Josh Phegley | SEA | $2,000 | 7.09 | 3.54 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Reynolds | TB | $4,000 | 13.58 | 3.40 |
| Ryan Zimmerman | CHC | $4,200 | 13.23 | 3.15 |
| Mitch Moreland | BOS | $3,500 | 13.03 | 3.72 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $3,400 | 12.89 | 3.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Davidson | MIN | $2,600 | 10.11 | 3.89 |
| Matt Davidson | MIN | $2,600 | 10.11 | 3.89 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $3,400 | 12.89 | 3.79 |
| Mitch Moreland | BOS | $3,500 | 13.03 | 3.72 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,100 | 13.94 | 3.40 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $3,900 | 12.21 | 3.13 |
| Jonathan Schoop | BAL | $3,400 | 11.99 | 3.53 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $3,400 | 11.70 | 3.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jed Lowrie | SEA | $2,400 | 8.60 | 3.58 |
| Jonathan Schoop | BAL | $3,400 | 11.99 | 3.53 |
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $3,100 | 10.90 | 3.51 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $3,400 | 11.70 | 3.44 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,600 | 13.30 | 2.89 |
| Corey Seager | STL | $3,700 | 12.59 | 3.40 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $3,700 | 12.39 | 3.35 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,000 | 10.99 | 2.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando Arcia | CLE | $2,000 | 6.96 | 3.48 |
| Corey Seager | STL | $3,700 | 12.59 | 3.40 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $3,700 | 12.39 | 3.35 |
| Aledmys Díaz | WSH | $2,800 | 9.13 | 3.26 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,600 | 16.13 | 3.51 |
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $3,900 | 13.35 | 3.42 |
| Eduardo Núñez | SF | $4,100 | 13.30 | 3.24 |
| Eduardo Núñez | SF | $4,100 | 13.30 | 3.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmer Flores | CIN | $2,700 | 9.89 | 3.66 |
| Wilmer Flores | CIN | $2,700 | 9.89 | 3.66 |
| Todd Frazier | MIN | $3,200 | 11.38 | 3.56 |
| Mike Moustakas | NYY | $3,300 | 11.67 | 3.54 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,100 | 14.82 | 2.90 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $3,700 | 14.77 | 3.99 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $3,800 | 14.62 | 3.85 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $3,800 | 14.62 | 3.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Taylor | STL | $2,900 | 13.50 | 4.66 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $2,900 | 13.50 | 4.66 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $3,700 | 14.77 | 3.99 |
| Andrew Benintendi | BOS | $3,200 | 12.77 | 3.99 |
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.