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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 | Jacob Faria |
| C | Manny Piña |
| 1B | Eric Thames |
| 2B | Scooter Gennett |
| SS | Corey Seager |
| 3B | Matt Chapman |
| OF One | Joc Pederson |
| OF Two | Jay Bruce |
| OF Three | Curtis Granderson |
| Salary | $28,800 |
| Expected Points | 102.55 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yu Darvish | TOR | $9,900 | 35.99 | 3.64 |
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $9,800 | 35.54 | 3.63 |
| Jimmy Nelson | CLE | $9,300 | 33.02 | 3.55 |
| Lance Lynn | WSH | $8,100 | 32.11 | 3.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lance Lynn | WSH | $8,100 | 32.11 | 3.96 |
| Jameson Taillon | LAD | $8,300 | 31.41 | 3.78 |
| John Lackey | ATL | $8,100 | 29.60 | 3.65 |
| Yu Darvish | TOR | $9,900 | 35.99 | 3.64 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buster Posey | SF | $4,400 | 13.72 | 3.12 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $4,400 | 13.72 | 3.12 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,300 | 12.15 | 2.83 |
| Manny Piña | CLE | $2,300 | 10.06 | 4.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Piña | CLE | $2,300 | 10.06 | 4.37 |
| Elias Díaz | LAD | $2,200 | 8.61 | 3.91 |
| Russell Martin | KC | $2,300 | 8.87 | 3.85 |
| Russell Martin | KC | $2,300 | 8.87 | 3.85 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Reynolds | TB | $4,100 | 14.28 | 3.48 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $3,600 | 14.22 | 3.95 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $3,600 | 14.22 | 3.95 |
| Edwin Encarnación | LAA | $3,700 | 13.84 | 3.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Thames | CLE | $3,600 | 14.22 | 3.95 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $3,600 | 14.22 | 3.95 |
| Matt Adams | NYM | $3,200 | 12.61 | 3.94 |
| Matt Adams | NYM | $3,200 | 12.61 | 3.94 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $3,900 | 13.60 | 3.49 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $3,900 | 13.47 | 3.45 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,000 | 12.35 | 3.09 |
| Joe Panik | SF | $3,300 | 11.35 | 3.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $2,500 | 9.85 | 3.94 |
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $2,500 | 9.85 | 3.94 |
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $2,100 | 7.74 | 3.69 |
| Tommy La Stella | ATL | $2,100 | 7.73 | 3.68 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | STL | $3,500 | 14.25 | 4.07 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,200 | 12.80 | 3.05 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $3,200 | 12.27 | 3.83 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $3,500 | 12.13 | 3.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | STL | $3,500 | 14.25 | 4.07 |
| Orlando Arcia | CLE | $2,000 | 7.87 | 3.93 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $3,200 | 12.27 | 3.83 |
| Pete Kozma | TOR | $2,000 | 7.55 | 3.78 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,800 | 16.47 | 3.43 |
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $4,100 | 13.66 | 3.33 |
| Adrián Béltre | TOR | $3,500 | 11.94 | 3.41 |
| Mike Moustakas | NYY | $3,600 | 11.91 | 3.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Chapman | SEA | $2,000 | 8.08 | 4.04 |
| Logan Forsythe | STL | $2,300 | 9.04 | 3.93 |
| Logan Forsythe | STL | $2,300 | 9.04 | 3.93 |
| Jedd Gyorko | WSH | $2,900 | 10.84 | 3.74 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | DET | $4,900 | 14.85 | 3.03 |
| Ian Desmond | TB | $4,000 | 14.71 | 3.68 |
| Ian Desmond | TB | $4,000 | 14.71 | 3.68 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $3,900 | 14.24 | 3.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joc Pederson | STL | $2,900 | 12.60 | 4.34 |
| Jay Bruce | CIN | $3,000 | 12.31 | 4.10 |
| Jay Bruce | CIN | $3,000 | 12.31 | 4.10 |
| Lonnie Chisenhall | LAA | $2,800 | 11.36 | 4.06 |
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.