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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 | Luis Severino |
| P Two | Steven Matz |
| C | Jeff Mathis |
| 1B | Wilmer Flores |
| 2B | Wilmer Flores |
| SS | Adam Rosales |
| 3B | Wilmer Flores |
| OF One | Avisaíl García |
| OF Two | Hunter Pence |
| OF Three | Nelson Cruz |
| Salary | $43,600 |
| Expected Points | 97.11 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Martínez | WSH | $13,500 | 25.67 | 1.90 |
| Luis Severino | DET | $12,300 | 24.18 | 1.97 |
| Jake Arrieta | ATL | $8,800 | 19.74 | 2.24 |
| Chase Anderson | CLE | $9,400 | 17.96 | 1.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Matz | CIN | $6,900 | 16.83 | 2.44 |
| Jake Arrieta | ATL | $8,800 | 19.74 | 2.24 |
| Jaime García | NYM | $7,500 | 16.51 | 2.20 |
| Aaron Nola | HOU | $6,600 | 14.39 | 2.18 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $5,200 | 11.31 | 2.17 |
| Alex Avila | CHW | $4,000 | 7.98 | 1.99 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $4,000 | 7.94 | 1.98 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $3,800 | 7.82 | 2.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Hicks | CHW | $2,700 | 6.17 | 2.28 |
| Evan Gattis | PIT | $2,900 | 6.49 | 2.24 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $5,200 | 11.31 | 2.17 |
| Travis d’Arnaud | CIN | $2,900 | 6.23 | 2.15 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edwin Encarnación | LAA | $5,400 | 11.78 | 2.18 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $5,300 | 10.59 | 2.00 |
| Justin Smoak | KC | $5,100 | 10.50 | 2.06 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $4,700 | 10.40 | 2.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmer Flores | CIN | $2,800 | 7.42 | 2.65 |
| Danny Valencia | TEX | $3,000 | 7.74 | 2.58 |
| Miguel Cabrera | CHW | $3,400 | 8.59 | 2.53 |
| José Martínez | WSH | $3,100 | 7.43 | 2.40 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,300 | 9.96 | 2.32 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $4,400 | 9.90 | 2.25 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $4,700 | 9.40 | 2.00 |
| Jonathan Schoop | BAL | $4,500 | 9.08 | 2.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmer Flores | CIN | $2,800 | 7.42 | 2.65 |
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $3,100 | 7.53 | 2.43 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,300 | 9.96 | 2.32 |
| Darwin Barney | KC | $2,300 | 5.21 | 2.26 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,600 | 9.38 | 2.04 |
| Jean Segura | TEX | $4,300 | 8.82 | 2.05 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $4,800 | 8.53 | 1.78 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,500 | 8.41 | 1.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Rosales | SEA | $2,100 | 5.16 | 2.46 |
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $3,100 | 7.53 | 2.43 |
| Freddy Galvis | HOU | $2,400 | 5.53 | 2.30 |
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $3,800 | 8.32 | 2.19 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,600 | 11.26 | 2.01 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,900 | 10.10 | 2.06 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,600 | 9.45 | 2.05 |
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $4,500 | 9.41 | 2.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmer Flores | CIN | $2,800 | 7.42 | 2.65 |
| Nicholas Castellanos | CHW | $3,200 | 7.36 | 2.30 |
| Darwin Barney | KC | $2,300 | 5.21 | 2.26 |
| Cliff Pennington | MIL | $2,100 | 4.67 | 2.22 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,500 | 11.62 | 2.11 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $5,700 | 11.39 | 2.00 |
| Nelson Cruz | TEX | $4,500 | 10.37 | 2.30 |
| J.D. Martinez | CHW | $4,700 | 10.23 | 2.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avisaíl García | MIN | $3,900 | 9.98 | 2.56 |
| Hunter Pence | SF | $3,100 | 7.61 | 2.45 |
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $3,100 | 7.53 | 2.43 |
| José Martínez | WSH | $3,100 | 7.43 | 2.40 |
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.