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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 | Stephen Strasburg |
| P Two | Carlos Rodón |
| C | Martín Maldonado |
| 1B | Sam Travis |
| 2B | Robinson Canó |
| SS | Rubén Tejada |
| 3B | Rubén Tejada |
| OF One | Shin-soo Choo |
| OF Two | Clint Frazier |
| OF Three | Carlos Gómez |
| Salary | $44,100 |
| Expected Points | 91.22 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Strasburg | CHC | $12,600 | 21.93 | 1.74 |
| Aaron Nola | HOU | $8,800 | 17.67 | 2.01 |
| Masahiro Tanaka | DET | $9,900 | 17.04 | 1.72 |
| Ivan Nova | LAD | $8,600 | 16.97 | 1.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Rodón | MIN | $6,500 | 15.01 | 2.31 |
| Andrew Moore | TEX | $5,500 | 12.56 | 2.28 |
| Alex Meyer | MIL | $6,900 | 15.16 | 2.20 |
| Adalberto Mejía | OAK | $6,600 | 13.43 | 2.03 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,700 | 9.64 | 2.05 |
| Manny Piña | CLE | $3,700 | 7.61 | 2.06 |
| Welington Castillo | BAL | $3,300 | 7.61 | 2.31 |
| Yadier Molina | WSH | $3,900 | 7.55 | 1.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martín Maldonado | MIL | $2,700 | 6.41 | 2.37 |
| Josh Phegley | SEA | $2,400 | 5.57 | 2.32 |
| Welington Castillo | BAL | $3,300 | 7.61 | 2.31 |
| Tony Wolters | TB | $3,100 | 6.76 | 2.18 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Votto | PHI | $5,800 | 12.02 | 2.07 |
| Mark Reynolds | TB | $4,900 | 10.39 | 2.12 |
| Hanley Ramirez | BOS | $4,200 | 9.62 | 2.29 |
| Justin Smoak | KC | $4,900 | 9.34 | 1.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Travis | BOS | $2,600 | 6.90 | 2.65 |
| Kendrys Morales | KC | $3,100 | 8.05 | 2.60 |
| Matt Davidson | MIN | $3,000 | 7.19 | 2.40 |
| Kennys Vargas | OAK | $3,000 | 6.91 | 2.30 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $5,400 | 10.59 | 1.96 |
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $4,700 | 10.09 | 2.15 |
| Dustin Pedroia | BOS | $4,200 | 9.15 | 2.18 |
| Jonathan Schoop | BAL | $4,400 | 8.90 | 2.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dee Gordon | ARZ | $3,700 | 8.20 | 2.21 |
| Dustin Pedroia | BOS | $4,200 | 9.15 | 2.18 |
| Andrés Blanco | HOU | $2,500 | 5.38 | 2.15 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $3,900 | 8.39 | 2.15 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $5,000 | 10.11 | 2.02 |
| Jean Segura | TEX | $4,600 | 9.45 | 2.05 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $3,700 | 8.85 | 2.39 |
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $4,600 | 7.81 | 1.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rubén Tejada | BAL | $2,000 | 5.60 | 2.80 |
| Ramón Torres | NYY | $2,300 | 6.33 | 2.75 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $3,700 | 8.85 | 2.39 |
| Tzu-Wei Lin | BOS | $2,800 | 6.02 | 2.15 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,400 | 11.24 | 2.08 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $4,700 | 10.14 | 2.16 |
| Adrián Béltre | TOR | $3,800 | 9.40 | 2.47 |
| Jedd Gyorko | WSH | $4,600 | 9.35 | 2.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rubén Tejada | BAL | $2,000 | 5.60 | 2.80 |
| Adrián Béltre | TOR | $3,800 | 9.40 | 2.47 |
| Matt Davidson | MIN | $3,000 | 7.19 | 2.40 |
| Luis Valbuena | MIL | $2,600 | 5.70 | 2.19 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,500 | 11.85 | 2.15 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,400 | 11.74 | 2.17 |
| Adam Duvall | PHI | $5,700 | 11.54 | 2.02 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $5,600 | 11.16 | 1.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shin-soo Choo | TOR | $3,600 | 9.06 | 2.52 |
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $3,800 | 9.00 | 2.37 |
| Clint Frazier | DET | $2,700 | 6.40 | 2.37 |
| Carlos Gómez | TOR | $4,000 | 9.32 | 2.33 |
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.