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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 | Chris Sale |
| P Two | Ariel Miranda |
| C | Jeff Mathis |
| 1B | Hanley Ramirez |
| 2B | Johan Camargo |
| SS | Johan Camargo |
| 3B | Josh Rutledge |
| OF One | Adam Engel |
| OF Two | José Bautista |
| OF Three | Cameron Maybin |
| Salary | $41,900 |
| Expected Points | 97.6 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | BOS | $13,200 | 31.07 | 2.35 |
| Ervin Santana | OAK | $10,400 | 22.43 | 2.16 |
| Michael Pineda | DET | $10,600 | 19.27 | 1.82 |
| Gio González | CHC | $9,600 | 17.76 | 1.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon McCarthy | STL | $6,400 | 16.46 | 2.57 |
| Francis Martes | PIT | $5,800 | 14.02 | 2.42 |
| Ariel Miranda | TEX | $6,100 | 14.42 | 2.36 |
| Chris Sale | BOS | $13,200 | 31.07 | 2.35 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,900 | 10.46 | 2.13 |
| Mike Zunino | TEX | $4,300 | 7.89 | 1.83 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $4,100 | 7.56 | 1.84 |
| Russell Martin | KC | $4,000 | 7.48 | 1.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James McCann | CHW | $2,400 | 5.85 | 2.44 |
| Tucker Barnhart | PHI | $2,200 | 5.19 | 2.36 |
| Sandy Leon | BOS | $2,700 | 6.09 | 2.26 |
| Luis Torrens | SD | $2,000 | 4.38 | 2.19 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $5,200 | 11.11 | 2.14 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,400 | 10.68 | 2.43 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,900 | 10.65 | 2.17 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $4,500 | 10.51 | 2.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hanley Ramirez | BOS | $3,500 | 8.78 | 2.51 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,400 | 10.68 | 2.43 |
| Kendrys Morales | KC | $4,000 | 9.57 | 2.39 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $4,500 | 10.51 | 2.34 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,600 | 10.61 | 2.31 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $4,400 | 9.79 | 2.23 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,800 | 9.68 | 2.02 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,600 | 9.26 | 2.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johan Camargo | NYM | $2,300 | 6.37 | 2.77 |
| Josh Rutledge | BOS | $2,400 | 5.99 | 2.50 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,600 | 10.61 | 2.31 |
| Jason Kipnis | LAA | $3,900 | 8.93 | 2.29 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,700 | 9.70 | 2.06 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $4,200 | 9.23 | 2.20 |
| Corey Seager | STL | $4,900 | 8.92 | 1.82 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $4,600 | 8.83 | 1.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johan Camargo | NYM | $2,300 | 6.37 | 2.77 |
| Stephen Drew | CHC | $2,800 | 6.52 | 2.33 |
| Taylor Motter | TEX | $2,500 | 5.72 | 2.29 |
| Adam Rosales | SEA | $2,300 | 5.18 | 2.25 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,500 | 11.24 | 2.04 |
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $4,800 | 10.68 | 2.22 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $4,500 | 9.95 | 2.21 |
| Justin Turner | STL | $4,500 | 9.51 | 2.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Rutledge | BOS | $2,400 | 5.99 | 2.50 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $2,500 | 6.23 | 2.49 |
| Adrián Béltre | TOR | $3,900 | 9.25 | 2.37 |
| Stephen Drew | CHC | $2,800 | 6.52 | 2.33 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,600 | 11.88 | 2.12 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $5,400 | 11.86 | 2.20 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $5,200 | 11.11 | 2.14 |
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $5,500 | 10.71 | 1.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Engel | MIN | $2,100 | 6.00 | 2.85 |
| José Bautista | KC | $3,900 | 9.74 | 2.50 |
| Carlos Gómez | TOR | $3,900 | 9.51 | 2.44 |
| Odúbel Herrera | HOU | $3,100 | 7.53 | 2.43 |
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.