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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 | Masahiro Tanaka |
| P Two | Carlos Rodón |
| C | Russell Martin |
| 1B | Sam Travis |
| 2B | Dustin Pedroia |
| SS | Carlos Asuaje |
| 3B | Johan Camargo |
| OF One | Austin Slater |
| OF Two | Giancarlo Stanton |
| OF Three | Mark Trumbo |
| Salary | $38,400 |
| Expected Points | 86.13 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Strasburg | CHC | $11,600 | 23.18 | 2.00 |
| Yu Darvish | TOR | $10,900 | 18.91 | 1.73 |
| Masahiro Tanaka | DET | $8,300 | 18.22 | 2.20 |
| Felix Hernandez | TEX | $9,300 | 17.99 | 1.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Perdomo | SD | $5,600 | 15.21 | 2.72 |
| Ivan Nova | LAD | $6,400 | 16.15 | 2.52 |
| Carlos Rodón | MIN | $5,600 | 13.52 | 2.41 |
| Mark Leiter Jr. | HOU | $5,500 | 12.53 | 2.28 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $5,000 | 9.76 | 1.95 |
| Alex Avila | CHW | $3,900 | 7.89 | 2.02 |
| Russell Martin | KC | $3,700 | 7.84 | 2.12 |
| Brian McCann | PIT | $3,800 | 7.72 | 2.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bruce Maxwell | SEA | $2,700 | 6.01 | 2.22 |
| Robinson Chirinos | TOR | $3,200 | 7.01 | 2.19 |
| Austin Hedges | SD | $3,100 | 6.76 | 2.18 |
| A.J. Ellis | ARZ | $2,400 | 5.09 | 2.12 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $5,400 | 10.89 | 2.02 |
| Justin Smoak | KC | $4,300 | 10.28 | 2.39 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $4,200 | 9.86 | 2.35 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,300 | 9.61 | 2.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Travis | BOS | $2,900 | 7.29 | 2.51 |
| Miguel Cabrera | CHW | $3,500 | 8.62 | 2.46 |
| Wil Myers | SD | $3,900 | 9.56 | 2.45 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $3,700 | 8.96 | 2.42 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,900 | 9.86 | 2.01 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $5,100 | 9.84 | 1.93 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,600 | 9.82 | 2.13 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $4,100 | 8.95 | 2.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dustin Pedroia | BOS | $3,200 | 8.54 | 2.67 |
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $2,700 | 6.52 | 2.41 |
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $3,100 | 7.07 | 2.28 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $4,100 | 8.95 | 2.18 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | CHC | $5,000 | 10.29 | 2.06 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $4,800 | 9.38 | 1.95 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $4,800 | 9.16 | 1.91 |
| Jean Segura | TEX | $4,600 | 8.89 | 1.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Asuaje | SD | $2,400 | 5.93 | 2.47 |
| JT Riddle | ARZ | $2,000 | 4.72 | 2.36 |
| Pat Valaika | TB | $3,100 | 7.21 | 2.33 |
| José Iglesias | CHW | $2,200 | 4.98 | 2.26 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $4,500 | 10.73 | 2.38 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,200 | 10.01 | 1.93 |
| Justin Turner | STL | $4,700 | 9.84 | 2.09 |
| Adrián Béltre | TOR | $4,100 | 9.53 | 2.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johan Camargo | NYM | $2,400 | 5.80 | 2.42 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $4,500 | 10.73 | 2.38 |
| Maikel Franco | HOU | $2,700 | 6.40 | 2.37 |
| Deven Marrero | BOS | $2,600 | 6.05 | 2.33 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $5,400 | 10.89 | 2.02 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $5,600 | 10.84 | 1.93 |
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $5,200 | 10.84 | 2.08 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | ARZ | $4,200 | 10.49 | 2.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Slater | SF | $2,500 | 6.92 | 2.77 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | ARZ | $4,200 | 10.49 | 2.50 |
| Shin-soo Choo | TOR | $3,800 | 9.40 | 2.47 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $4,200 | 9.86 | 2.35 |
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.