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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 | Luis Severino |
| C | Russell Martin |
| 1B | Chris Carter |
| 2B | Erik González |
| SS | José Reyes |
| 3B | Nicholas Castellanos |
| OF One | José Martínez |
| OF Two | Chris Taylor |
| OF Three | Franklin Gutierrez |
| Salary | $29,500 |
| Expected Points | 109.86 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Martínez | WSH | $10,400 | 42.58 | 4.09 |
| Luis Severino | DET | $9,800 | 41.84 | 4.27 |
| Jake Arrieta | ATL | $9,500 | 33.64 | 3.54 |
| Chase Anderson | CLE | $9,200 | 31.18 | 3.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Severino | DET | $9,800 | 41.84 | 4.27 |
| Carlos Martínez | WSH | $10,400 | 42.58 | 4.09 |
| Jaime García | NYM | $8,000 | 29.46 | 3.68 |
| Antonio Senzatela | TB | $6,200 | 22.58 | 3.64 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,000 | 14.96 | 3.74 |
| Alex Avila | CHW | $3,200 | 10.56 | 3.30 |
| Alex Avila | CHW | $3,200 | 10.56 | 3.30 |
| Russell Martin | KC | $2,500 | 10.38 | 4.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Martin | KC | $2,500 | 10.38 | 4.15 |
| Russell Martin | KC | $2,500 | 10.38 | 4.15 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $2,700 | 10.28 | 3.81 |
| Elias Díaz | LAD | $2,200 | 8.32 | 3.78 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edwin Encarnación | LAA | $4,200 | 15.54 | 3.70 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,800 | 14.22 | 2.96 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $4,200 | 13.98 | 3.33 |
| Justin Smoak | KC | $3,700 | 13.62 | 3.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Carter | DET | $2,300 | 9.04 | 3.93 |
| Matt Adams | NYM | $3,400 | 13.36 | 3.93 |
| Matt Adams | NYM | $3,400 | 13.36 | 3.93 |
| Matt Davidson | MIN | $3,100 | 12.02 | 3.88 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $3,300 | 13.05 | 3.95 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $3,900 | 12.14 | 3.11 |
| Jonathan Schoop | BAL | $3,700 | 11.82 | 3.19 |
| Ian Happ | ATL | $3,600 | 11.81 | 3.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erik González | LAA | $2,100 | 8.46 | 4.03 |
| Erik González | LAA | $2,100 | 8.46 | 4.03 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $3,300 | 13.05 | 3.95 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $2,400 | 8.54 | 3.56 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $3,400 | 12.15 | 3.57 |
| Jean Segura | TEX | $3,500 | 11.37 | 3.25 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $3,800 | 11.25 | 2.96 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $4,200 | 11.19 | 2.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Reyes | CIN | $2,400 | 9.01 | 3.75 |
| José Reyes | CIN | $2,400 | 9.01 | 3.75 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $3,000 | 10.79 | 3.60 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $3,400 | 12.15 | 3.57 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,000 | 14.77 | 2.95 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $3,800 | 13.52 | 3.56 |
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $4,300 | 12.47 | 2.90 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $3,700 | 12.27 | 3.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicholas Castellanos | CHW | $2,600 | 9.69 | 3.73 |
| Logan Forsythe | STL | $2,500 | 8.92 | 3.57 |
| Logan Forsythe | STL | $2,500 | 8.92 | 3.57 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $3,800 | 13.52 | 3.56 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $4,800 | 15.14 | 3.15 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $4,800 | 15.03 | 3.13 |
| Nelson Cruz | TEX | $4,200 | 13.74 | 3.27 |
| J.D. Martinez | CHW | $3,900 | 13.45 | 3.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Martínez | WSH | $2,400 | 9.68 | 4.03 |
| José Martínez | WSH | $2,400 | 9.68 | 4.03 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $3,300 | 12.95 | 3.92 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $3,300 | 12.95 | 3.92 |
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.