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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 | Russell Martin |
| 1B | Chris Carter |
| 2B | Scooter Gennett |
| SS | Deven Marrero |
| 3B | Trevor Plouffe |
| OF One | Lonnie Chisenhall |
| OF Two | Kevin Pillar |
| OF Three | Chris Taylor |
| Salary | $31,600 |
| Expected Points | 123.05 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | BOS | $11,700 | 50.48 | 4.31 |
| Ervin Santana | OAK | $9,000 | 38.38 | 4.26 |
| Michael Pineda | DET | $8,900 | 34.33 | 3.86 |
| Gio González | CHC | $8,800 | 30.80 | 3.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | BOS | $11,700 | 50.48 | 4.31 |
| Ervin Santana | OAK | $9,000 | 38.38 | 4.26 |
| Francis Martes | PIT | $6,500 | 25.41 | 3.91 |
| Michael Pineda | DET | $8,900 | 34.33 | 3.86 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $3,900 | 13.87 | 3.56 |
| Mike Zunino | TEX | $3,400 | 10.58 | 3.11 |
| Russell Martin | KC | $2,400 | 9.88 | 4.11 |
| Russell Martin | KC | $2,400 | 9.88 | 4.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Martin | KC | $2,400 | 9.88 | 4.11 |
| Russell Martin | KC | $2,400 | 9.88 | 4.11 |
| Stephen Vogt | SEA | $2,200 | 8.31 | 3.78 |
| Sandy Leon | BOS | $2,200 | 8.11 | 3.68 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $4,000 | 14.76 | 3.69 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $4,000 | 14.76 | 3.69 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,600 | 14.21 | 3.09 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $4,000 | 14.09 | 3.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Carter | DET | $2,300 | 9.00 | 3.91 |
| Sam Travis | BOS | $2,000 | 7.78 | 3.89 |
| Justin Smoak | KC | $3,500 | 13.26 | 3.79 |
| Yonder Alonso | SEA | $3,100 | 11.58 | 3.74 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $3,500 | 13.94 | 3.98 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,200 | 12.44 | 2.96 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,000 | 12.02 | 3.01 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $3,900 | 11.62 | 2.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $2,400 | 10.23 | 4.26 |
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $2,400 | 10.23 | 4.26 |
| José Pirela | SD | $2,600 | 10.60 | 4.08 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $3,500 | 13.94 | 3.98 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,400 | 12.28 | 2.79 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $3,000 | 12.00 | 4.00 |
| Corey Seager | STL | $3,800 | 11.71 | 3.08 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $3,700 | 11.55 | 3.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deven Marrero | BOS | $2,000 | 8.06 | 4.03 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $3,000 | 12.00 | 4.00 |
| Stephen Drew | CHC | $2,300 | 8.60 | 3.74 |
| Stephen Drew | CHC | $2,300 | 8.60 | 3.74 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,900 | 14.64 | 2.99 |
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $3,800 | 14.02 | 3.69 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $3,400 | 12.67 | 3.73 |
| Justin Turner | STL | $3,800 | 12.31 | 3.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $3,400 | 12.67 | 3.73 |
| Mike Moustakas | NYY | $2,500 | 9.28 | 3.71 |
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $3,800 | 14.02 | 3.69 |
| Nicholas Castellanos | CHW | $2,800 | 10.17 | 3.63 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | DET | $4,700 | 15.71 | 3.34 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,000 | 15.38 | 3.08 |
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $4,700 | 14.28 | 3.04 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $4,000 | 13.81 | 3.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lonnie Chisenhall | LAA | $2,700 | 12.19 | 4.51 |
| Kevin Pillar | KC | $2,600 | 10.43 | 4.01 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $3,400 | 12.76 | 3.75 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $3,400 | 12.76 | 3.75 |
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.