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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 | Stephen Strasburg |
| P Two | Luis Perdomo |
| C | Russell Martin |
| 1B | Wilmer Flores |
| 2B | Kiké Hernández |
| SS | Freddy Galvis |
| 3B | Wilmer Flores |
| OF One | Matt Olson |
| OF Two | Kiké Hernández |
| OF Three | Gregory Polanco |
| Salary | $40,400 |
| Expected Points | 90.54 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Strasburg | CHC | $11,700 | 24.56 | 2.10 |
| Alex Wood | STL | $9,600 | 23.53 | 2.45 |
| Michael Fulmer | CHW | $8,300 | 20.26 | 2.44 |
| Yu Darvish | TOR | $9,300 | 17.94 | 1.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Wood | STL | $9,600 | 23.53 | 2.45 |
| Michael Fulmer | CHW | $8,300 | 20.26 | 2.44 |
| Felix Hernandez | TEX | $5,900 | 14.30 | 2.42 |
| Luis Perdomo | SD | $5,600 | 13.37 | 2.39 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,700 | 9.47 | 2.01 |
| Russell Martin | KC | $3,600 | 7.99 | 2.22 |
| Alex Avila | CHW | $3,600 | 7.66 | 2.13 |
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $3,700 | 7.59 | 2.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis d’Arnaud | CIN | $2,900 | 6.80 | 2.34 |
| Russell Martin | KC | $3,600 | 7.99 | 2.22 |
| Chris Stewart | LAD | $2,100 | 4.63 | 2.20 |
| Cameron Rupp | HOU | $2,900 | 6.34 | 2.18 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edwin Encarnación | LAA | $5,300 | 11.80 | 2.23 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $5,400 | 10.71 | 1.98 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $5,600 | 10.22 | 1.83 |
| Matt Adams | NYM | $4,000 | 10.06 | 2.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmer Flores | CIN | $2,600 | 7.22 | 2.78 |
| Matt Adams | NYM | $4,000 | 10.06 | 2.52 |
| Matt Davidson | MIN | $4,100 | 10.02 | 2.44 |
| José Martínez | WSH | $2,900 | 6.86 | 2.36 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,900 | 10.47 | 2.14 |
| Ian Happ | ATL | $4,300 | 9.33 | 2.17 |
| Dee Gordon | ARZ | $3,800 | 8.91 | 2.34 |
| Jason Kipnis | LAA | $4,300 | 8.90 | 2.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $3,100 | 8.22 | 2.65 |
| Erik González | LAA | $3,200 | 7.50 | 2.34 |
| Dee Gordon | ARZ | $3,800 | 8.91 | 2.34 |
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $3,400 | 7.80 | 2.29 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | CHC | $5,200 | 10.75 | 2.07 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,800 | 9.64 | 2.01 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $4,700 | 9.03 | 1.92 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $4,200 | 8.89 | 2.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddy Galvis | HOU | $2,700 | 6.38 | 2.36 |
| Erik González | LAA | $3,200 | 7.50 | 2.34 |
| Andrelton Simmons | MIL | $3,500 | 7.90 | 2.26 |
| JT Riddle | ARZ | $2,500 | 5.32 | 2.13 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $4,500 | 10.03 | 2.23 |
| Matt Davidson | MIN | $4,100 | 10.02 | 2.44 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $4,200 | 9.74 | 2.32 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,600 | 9.72 | 2.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmer Flores | CIN | $2,600 | 7.22 | 2.78 |
| Matt Davidson | MIN | $4,100 | 10.02 | 2.44 |
| Conor Gillaspie | SF | $2,500 | 5.85 | 2.34 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $4,200 | 9.74 | 2.32 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $5,500 | 11.48 | 2.09 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $5,400 | 10.51 | 1.95 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $5,600 | 10.22 | 1.83 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,200 | 10.01 | 1.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | SEA | $2,100 | 5.95 | 2.83 |
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $3,100 | 8.22 | 2.65 |
| José Bautista | KC | $3,800 | 9.86 | 2.59 |
| Cameron Maybin | MIL | $3,800 | 9.59 | 2.52 |
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.