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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 | Sonny Gray |
| C | Elias Díaz |
| 1B | Mitch Moreland |
| 2B | Brian Dozier |
| SS | Orlando Arcia |
| 3B | Wilmer Flores |
| OF One | Brian Goodwin |
| OF Two | Mason Williams |
| OF Three | Keon Broxton |
| Salary | $28,000 |
| Expected Points | 102.55 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonny Gray | SEA | $8,000 | 31.64 | 3.96 |
| Michael Pineda | DET | $8,900 | 31.40 | 3.53 |
| Ervin Santana | OAK | $8,800 | 31.31 | 3.56 |
| Brandon McCarthy | STL | $8,000 | 30.62 | 3.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonny Gray | SEA | $8,000 | 31.64 | 3.96 |
| Jason Hammel | NYY | $7,200 | 28.19 | 3.91 |
| Brandon McCarthy | STL | $8,000 | 30.62 | 3.83 |
| Francis Martes | PIT | $6,500 | 24.47 | 3.76 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $3,800 | 13.16 | 3.46 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,500 | 10.74 | 3.07 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,500 | 10.74 | 3.07 |
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $3,300 | 9.63 | 2.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elias Díaz | LAD | $2,100 | 8.30 | 3.95 |
| Austin Barnes | STL | $2,300 | 8.14 | 3.54 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $3,800 | 13.16 | 3.46 |
| Russell Martin | KC | $2,700 | 9.31 | 3.45 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $4,100 | 13.99 | 3.41 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $4,100 | 13.99 | 3.41 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | LAA | $4,000 | 13.71 | 3.43 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,400 | 13.49 | 3.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitch Moreland | BOS | $2,900 | 10.71 | 3.69 |
| Matt Adams | NYM | $3,500 | 12.65 | 3.61 |
| John Jaso | LAD | $2,400 | 8.47 | 3.53 |
| John Jaso | LAD | $2,400 | 8.47 | 3.53 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,000 | 14.35 | 3.59 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $3,200 | 13.02 | 4.07 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,100 | 12.65 | 3.08 |
| Ian Kinsler | CHW | $3,500 | 12.05 | 3.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $3,200 | 13.02 | 4.07 |
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $2,700 | 10.72 | 3.97 |
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $2,700 | 10.72 | 3.97 |
| Tommy La Stella | ATL | $2,000 | 7.85 | 3.93 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,200 | 13.44 | 3.20 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $4,100 | 12.95 | 3.16 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $3,900 | 12.70 | 3.26 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $3,600 | 10.63 | 2.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando Arcia | CLE | $2,200 | 8.21 | 3.73 |
| Ramón Torres | NYY | $2,100 | 7.39 | 3.52 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $2,900 | 10.00 | 3.45 |
| Ronald Torreyes | DET | $2,100 | 7.10 | 3.38 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Turner | STL | $3,800 | 13.10 | 3.45 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $3,600 | 12.61 | 3.50 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $3,900 | 12.06 | 3.09 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $3,600 | 11.84 | 3.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmer Flores | CIN | $2,500 | 9.46 | 3.78 |
| Wilmer Flores | CIN | $2,500 | 9.46 | 3.78 |
| Ryon Healy | SEA | $3,100 | 11.28 | 3.64 |
| Ryon Healy | SEA | $3,100 | 11.28 | 3.64 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | DET | $4,900 | 15.47 | 3.16 |
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $4,800 | 14.42 | 3.00 |
| George Springer | PIT | $4,000 | 13.54 | 3.38 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | ARZ | $3,800 | 13.27 | 3.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Goodwin | CHC | $2,400 | 11.38 | 4.74 |
| Mason Williams | DET | $2,000 | 8.16 | 4.08 |
| Matt Olson | SEA | $2,200 | 8.35 | 3.80 |
| Patrick Kivlehan | PHI | $2,000 | 7.54 | 3.77 |
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.