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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 | Chris Sale |
| P Two | Joe Colón |
| C | Gary Sánchez |
| 1B | Sam Travis |
| 2B | José Ramírez |
| SS | Tim Anderson |
| 3B | José Ramírez |
| OF One | Kiké Hernández |
| OF Two | Chris Taylor |
| OF Three | Jacob May |
| Salary | $48,500 |
| Expected Points | 76.23 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | BOS | $12,900 | 28.12 | 0.00 |
| Jordan Montgomery | DET | $7,600 | 21.36 | 0.00 |
| José Berríos | OAK | $10,700 | 20.55 | 0.00 |
| Jeff Samardzija | SF | $8,400 | 19.35 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Pivetta | HOU | $7,300 | 6.67 | 0.91 |
| Chris Sale | BOS | $12,900 | 28.12 | 0.00 |
| Michael Wacha | WSH | $7,200 | 17.53 | 0.00 |
| David Holmberg | MIN | $4,500 | 9.60 | 0.00 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $5,000 | 8.19 | 0.00 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,900 | 6.76 | 0.00 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $3,600 | 6.70 | 0.00 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $4,000 | 6.62 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $5,000 | 8.19 | 0.00 |
| Andrew Knapp | HOU | $2,900 | 4.56 | 0.00 |
| Devin Mesoraco | PHI | $3,300 | 5.43 | 0.00 |
| Yadier Molina | WSH | $3,900 | 5.54 | 0.00 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $5,500 | 9.77 | 0.00 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,800 | 8.52 | 0.00 |
| José Abreu | MIN | $4,400 | 8.45 | 0.00 |
| Ryan Zimmerman | CHC | $4,800 | 8.26 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $5,500 | 9.77 | 0.00 |
| Albert Pujols | MIL | $3,600 | 7.76 | 0.00 |
| Brandon Belt | SF | $3,600 | 5.70 | 0.00 |
| Mike Napoli | TOR | $3,500 | 5.33 | 0.00 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | NYM | $5,100 | 11.57 | 2.27 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $5,200 | 9.79 | 0.00 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $4,200 | 8.51 | 2.03 |
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $3,800 | 8.27 | 2.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | NYM | $5,100 | 11.57 | 2.27 |
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $3,800 | 8.27 | 2.18 |
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $3,300 | 6.70 | 2.03 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $4,200 | 8.51 | 2.03 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | CHC | $5,300 | 10.44 | 0.00 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,600 | 7.66 | 0.00 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $3,600 | 7.42 | 0.00 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $5,100 | 7.37 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Anderson | MIN | $3,000 | 6.29 | 2.10 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $5,300 | 10.44 | 0.00 |
| Aledmys Díaz | WSH | $3,600 | 6.52 | 0.00 |
| Tzu-Wei Lin | BOS | $2,000 | 4.76 | 0.00 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | NYM | $5,100 | 11.57 | 2.27 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,100 | 8.60 | 0.00 |
| Todd Frazier | MIN | $4,100 | 7.98 | 0.00 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,700 | 7.96 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | NYM | $5,100 | 11.57 | 2.27 |
| Chase Headley | DET | $3,200 | 5.78 | 0.00 |
| Jeimer Candelario | ATL | $2,800 | 5.74 | 0.00 |
| Ronald Torreyes | DET | $2,700 | 5.78 | 0.00 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $5,400 | 10.26 | 0.00 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $5,600 | 9.95 | 0.00 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $5,500 | 9.77 | 0.00 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,200 | 8.80 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $3,800 | 8.27 | 2.18 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $4,200 | 8.51 | 2.03 |
| Raimel Tapia | TB | $2,900 | 5.38 | 0.00 |
| Gorkys Hernández | SF | $2,900 | 5.38 | 0.00 |
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.