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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 | Dylan Bundy |
| C | Omar Narváez |
| 1B | Matt Davidson |
| 2B | Kiké Hernández |
| SS | Adeiny Hechavarria |
| 3B | Matt Davidson |
| OF One | Shane Peterson |
| OF Two | Austin Slater |
| OF Three | Khris Davis |
| Salary | $43,700 |
| Expected Points | 100.62 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | BOS | $13,500 | 30.62 | 2.27 |
| Rich Hill | STL | $11,300 | 21.22 | 1.88 |
| Gio González | CHC | $11,700 | 18.04 | 1.54 |
| Zack Wheeler | CIN | $7,700 | 17.69 | 2.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Bundy | BAL | $7,100 | 17.52 | 2.47 |
| Zack Wheeler | CIN | $7,700 | 17.69 | 2.30 |
| Dillon Overton | SD | $4,200 | 9.59 | 2.28 |
| Chris Sale | BOS | $13,500 | 30.62 | 2.27 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $5,100 | 9.69 | 1.90 |
| Austin Barnes | STL | $3,200 | 8.07 | 2.52 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $4,400 | 7.95 | 1.81 |
| Evan Gattis | PIT | $3,900 | 7.57 | 1.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omar Narváez | MIN | $2,100 | 5.52 | 2.63 |
| Austin Barnes | STL | $3,200 | 8.07 | 2.52 |
| Josh Phegley | SEA | $2,500 | 5.77 | 2.31 |
| Welington Castillo | BAL | $3,000 | 6.80 | 2.27 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Votto | PHI | $5,400 | 11.39 | 2.11 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | LAA | $4,700 | 10.63 | 2.26 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $5,300 | 9.68 | 1.83 |
| José Abreu | MIN | $4,100 | 9.66 | 2.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Davidson | MIN | $2,800 | 7.22 | 2.58 |
| Luis Valbuena | MIL | $2,700 | 6.82 | 2.52 |
| Brandon Belt | SF | $3,700 | 9.30 | 2.51 |
| José Abreu | MIN | $4,100 | 9.66 | 2.36 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $5,300 | 10.53 | 1.99 |
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $5,000 | 10.36 | 2.07 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $5,000 | 10.11 | 2.02 |
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $4,800 | 9.53 | 1.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $3,800 | 9.40 | 2.47 |
| Logan Forsythe | STL | $3,200 | 7.72 | 2.41 |
| Ian Kinsler | CHW | $3,600 | 8.07 | 2.24 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $4,300 | 9.41 | 2.19 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $5,500 | 9.68 | 1.76 |
| Corey Seager | STL | $5,400 | 9.22 | 1.71 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $4,900 | 9.05 | 1.85 |
| Jean Segura | TEX | $4,700 | 8.71 | 1.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JT Riddle | ARZ | $2,300 | 5.62 | 2.44 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $3,100 | 6.99 | 2.25 |
| Alexi Amarista | TB | $2,500 | 5.55 | 2.22 |
| Carlos Asuaje | SD | $2,300 | 5.08 | 2.21 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $5,200 | 11.24 | 2.16 |
| Justin Turner | STL | $4,700 | 10.20 | 2.17 |
| Jedd Gyorko | WSH | $4,200 | 9.22 | 2.20 |
| Adrián Béltre | TOR | $4,400 | 9.19 | 2.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Davidson | MIN | $2,800 | 7.22 | 2.58 |
| Luis Valbuena | MIL | $2,700 | 6.82 | 2.52 |
| Todd Frazier | MIN | $3,600 | 8.89 | 2.47 |
| Logan Forsythe | STL | $3,200 | 7.72 | 2.41 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khris Davis | SEA | $4,600 | 11.08 | 2.41 |
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $5,600 | 11.08 | 1.98 |
| George Springer | PIT | $5,500 | 10.77 | 1.96 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,400 | 10.63 | 1.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Slater | SF | $2,500 | 6.49 | 2.60 |
| Brandon Belt | SF | $3,700 | 9.30 | 2.51 |
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $3,800 | 9.40 | 2.47 |
| Matt Olson | SEA | $2,700 | 6.65 | 2.46 |
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.