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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 | Chris Sale |
| C | Austin Barnes |
| 1B | Josh Bell |
| 2B | Jonathan Villar |
| SS | Trevor Story |
| 3B | Kyle Seager |
| OF One | Chris Taylor |
| OF Two | Matt Olson |
| OF Three | Khris Davis |
| Salary | $33,400 |
| Expected Points | 130.15 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | BOS | $11,600 | 50.48 | 4.35 |
| Rich Hill | STL | $8,600 | 37.01 | 4.30 |
| José Berríos | OAK | $9,800 | 34.58 | 3.53 |
| Gio González | CHC | $8,900 | 32.12 | 3.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | BOS | $11,600 | 50.48 | 4.35 |
| Rich Hill | STL | $8,600 | 37.01 | 4.30 |
| Francis Martes | PIT | $5,700 | 22.62 | 3.97 |
| Dylan Bundy | BAL | $8,200 | 31.98 | 3.90 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $3,700 | 12.75 | 3.44 |
| Austin Barnes | STL | $2,400 | 10.68 | 4.45 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,600 | 10.26 | 2.85 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,600 | 10.26 | 2.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Barnes | STL | $2,400 | 10.68 | 4.45 |
| James McCann | CHW | $2,300 | 8.98 | 3.90 |
| Stephen Vogt | CLE | $2,200 | 8.59 | 3.90 |
| Chris Gimenez | OAK | $2,200 | 8.14 | 3.70 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,400 | 15.29 | 3.47 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | LAA | $3,600 | 13.64 | 3.79 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,200 | 13.02 | 3.10 |
| José Abreu | MIN | $3,400 | 12.54 | 3.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Bell | LAD | $2,700 | 11.09 | 4.11 |
| Mike Napoli | TOR | $2,500 | 10.16 | 4.06 |
| Chris Carter | DET | $2,000 | 7.96 | 3.98 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | LAA | $3,600 | 13.64 | 3.79 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,000 | 13.77 | 3.44 |
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $3,600 | 13.54 | 3.76 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,100 | 12.92 | 3.15 |
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $3,300 | 12.70 | 3.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $2,800 | 11.31 | 4.04 |
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $3,300 | 12.70 | 3.85 |
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $3,300 | 12.70 | 3.85 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $3,300 | 12.55 | 3.80 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $4,200 | 12.73 | 3.03 |
| Corey Seager | STL | $3,700 | 12.14 | 3.28 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $3,300 | 11.57 | 3.50 |
| Jean Segura | TEX | $3,400 | 11.15 | 3.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Drew | CHC | $2,300 | 8.43 | 3.66 |
| Stephen Drew | CHC | $2,300 | 8.43 | 3.66 |
| Alexi Amarista | TB | $2,000 | 7.21 | 3.60 |
| Alexi Amarista | TB | $2,000 | 7.21 | 3.60 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $3,900 | 14.50 | 3.72 |
| Justin Turner | STL | $3,500 | 13.28 | 3.79 |
| Adrián Béltre | TOR | $3,800 | 11.98 | 3.15 |
| Jedd Gyorko | WSH | $3,600 | 11.77 | 3.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Seager | TEX | $2,700 | 10.87 | 4.02 |
| Luis Valbuena | MIL | $2,300 | 8.87 | 3.86 |
| Luis Valbuena | MIL | $2,300 | 8.87 | 3.86 |
| Justin Turner | STL | $3,500 | 13.28 | 3.79 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khris Davis | SEA | $3,800 | 14.56 | 3.83 |
| George Springer | PIT | $4,300 | 14.22 | 3.31 |
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $4,500 | 14.17 | 3.15 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $4,200 | 13.94 | 3.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Taylor | STL | $2,700 | 12.33 | 4.57 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $2,700 | 12.33 | 4.57 |
| Matt Olson | SEA | $2,200 | 8.83 | 4.01 |
| José Martínez | WSH | $2,500 | 9.88 | 3.95 |
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.