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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 | Jimmy Nelson |
| P Two | John Lackey |
| C | Juan Graterol |
| 1B | Carlos Santana |
| 2B | Yolmer Sánchez |
| SS | Ramón Torres |
| 3B | Todd Frazier |
| OF One | Gregory Polanco |
| OF Two | Jaycob Brugman |
| OF Three | Alex Presley |
| Salary | $35,200 |
| Expected Points | 81.39 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yu Darvish | TOR | $12,000 | 20.60 | 1.72 |
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $10,600 | 20.35 | 1.92 |
| Jimmy Nelson | CLE | $7,900 | 18.07 | 2.29 |
| Lance Lynn | WSH | $7,800 | 17.94 | 2.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Lackey | ATL | $6,800 | 16.12 | 2.37 |
| David Price | BOS | $7,500 | 17.32 | 2.31 |
| Lance Lynn | WSH | $7,800 | 17.94 | 2.30 |
| José Ureña | ARZ | $5,500 | 12.60 | 2.29 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buster Posey | SF | $4,700 | 10.56 | 2.25 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $5,000 | 9.15 | 1.83 |
| Manny Piña | CLE | $3,500 | 7.56 | 2.16 |
| Robinson Chirinos | TOR | $3,800 | 7.36 | 1.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Graterol | MIL | $2,200 | 5.33 | 2.42 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $4,700 | 10.56 | 2.25 |
| Elias Díaz | LAD | $2,900 | 6.49 | 2.24 |
| Tucker Barnhart | PHI | $2,400 | 5.29 | 2.20 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ian Desmond | TB | $4,800 | 11.43 | 2.38 |
| Mark Reynolds | TB | $5,200 | 10.83 | 2.08 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $4,800 | 10.77 | 2.24 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $5,300 | 10.69 | 2.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Santana | LAA | $3,400 | 8.95 | 2.63 |
| Miguel Cabrera | CHW | $3,800 | 9.44 | 2.48 |
| Ian Desmond | TB | $4,800 | 11.43 | 2.38 |
| Lucas Duda | CIN | $3,400 | 7.96 | 2.34 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $4,800 | 10.49 | 2.18 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,800 | 10.34 | 2.15 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,700 | 9.66 | 2.05 |
| Dee Gordon | ARZ | $4,000 | 9.02 | 2.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $2,700 | 6.77 | 2.51 |
| Aaron Hill | SF | $3,300 | 7.66 | 2.32 |
| Dee Gordon | ARZ | $4,000 | 9.02 | 2.26 |
| Jason Kipnis | LAA | $3,600 | 8.00 | 2.22 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | STL | $4,500 | 10.89 | 2.42 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,600 | 10.11 | 2.20 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $4,700 | 9.56 | 2.03 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,000 | 9.37 | 2.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ramón Torres | NYY | $2,000 | 6.24 | 3.12 |
| Corey Seager | STL | $4,500 | 10.89 | 2.42 |
| Troy Tulowitzki | KC | $2,700 | 6.37 | 2.36 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,000 | 9.37 | 2.34 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,500 | 12.61 | 2.29 |
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $4,700 | 10.37 | 2.21 |
| Adrián Béltre | TOR | $4,300 | 9.33 | 2.17 |
| Mike Moustakas | NYY | $4,600 | 9.21 | 2.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Todd Frazier | MIN | $3,100 | 8.05 | 2.60 |
| Matt Chapman | SEA | $2,600 | 6.08 | 2.34 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,500 | 12.61 | 2.29 |
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $4,700 | 10.37 | 2.21 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ian Desmond | TB | $4,800 | 11.43 | 2.38 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $5,400 | 11.16 | 2.07 |
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $5,200 | 10.95 | 2.10 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $4,800 | 10.77 | 2.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gregory Polanco | LAD | $2,600 | 7.29 | 2.80 |
| Jaycob Brugman | SEA | $2,200 | 5.42 | 2.46 |
| Odúbel Herrera | HOU | $3,000 | 7.22 | 2.41 |
| Ian Desmond | TB | $4,800 | 11.43 | 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.