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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 | Lance McCullers Jr. |
| P Two | Chris Sale |
| C | Russell Martin |
| 1B | José Martínez |
| 2B | Kiké Hernández |
| SS | Dansby Swanson |
| 3B | Johan Camargo |
| OF One | Austin Slater |
| OF Two | José Martínez |
| OF Three | Adam Jones |
| Salary | $46,500 |
| Expected Points | 103.88 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | BOS | $13,300 | 31.22 | 2.35 |
| Lance McCullers Jr. | PIT | $11,000 | 22.42 | 2.04 |
| Gio González | CHC | $11,300 | 21.68 | 1.92 |
| José Berríos | OAK | $9,600 | 21.02 | 2.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Blackburn | SEA | $4,700 | 12.20 | 2.59 |
| Chris Sale | BOS | $13,300 | 31.22 | 2.35 |
| Dylan Bundy | BAL | $6,300 | 14.54 | 2.31 |
| Jeremy Hellickson | HOU | $6,200 | 14.17 | 2.29 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buster Posey | SF | $4,000 | 8.20 | 2.05 |
| Alex Avila | CHW | $4,000 | 7.75 | 1.94 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $4,100 | 7.68 | 1.87 |
| Manny Piña | CLE | $4,100 | 6.97 | 1.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Martin | KC | $2,600 | 6.71 | 2.58 |
| Bruce Maxwell | SEA | $2,500 | 6.41 | 2.56 |
| Tony Wolters | TB | $3,000 | 6.87 | 2.29 |
| Luis Torrens | SD | $2,300 | 5.13 | 2.23 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Votto | PHI | $5,700 | 12.41 | 2.18 |
| Mark Reynolds | TB | $4,800 | 10.04 | 2.09 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,900 | 9.90 | 2.02 |
| Justin Bour | ARZ | $4,200 | 9.27 | 2.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Martínez | WSH | $3,100 | 7.76 | 2.50 |
| Wil Myers | SD | $3,800 | 9.01 | 2.37 |
| Luke Voit | WSH | $2,900 | 6.74 | 2.32 |
| Ryon Healy | SEA | $3,500 | 8.09 | 2.31 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $5,200 | 10.68 | 2.05 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $5,000 | 9.88 | 1.98 |
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $4,700 | 9.87 | 2.10 |
| Ian Happ | ATL | $4,200 | 9.15 | 2.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $3,300 | 8.22 | 2.49 |
| Jason Kipnis | LAA | $3,500 | 8.20 | 2.34 |
| José Pirela | SD | $3,400 | 7.83 | 2.30 |
| Ryan Goins | KC | $2,100 | 4.58 | 2.18 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $5,100 | 10.50 | 2.06 |
| Jean Segura | TEX | $4,500 | 9.17 | 2.04 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $3,900 | 8.62 | 2.21 |
| Pat Valaika | TB | $3,700 | 8.41 | 2.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dansby Swanson | NYM | $2,700 | 6.65 | 2.46 |
| Erick Aybar | SD | $2,900 | 6.75 | 2.33 |
| Marcus Semien | SEA | $3,200 | 7.37 | 2.30 |
| Pat Valaika | TB | $3,700 | 8.41 | 2.27 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,300 | 9.31 | 2.17 |
| Jedd Gyorko | WSH | $4,100 | 9.25 | 2.25 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $4,300 | 9.03 | 2.10 |
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $4,700 | 8.95 | 1.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johan Camargo | NYM | $2,100 | 6.16 | 2.93 |
| Ryon Healy | SEA | $3,500 | 8.09 | 2.31 |
| Jedd Gyorko | WSH | $4,100 | 9.25 | 2.25 |
| Jae-gyun Hwang | SF | $2,700 | 6.05 | 2.24 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,900 | 12.82 | 2.17 |
| George Springer | PIT | $5,000 | 11.87 | 2.37 |
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $5,300 | 10.56 | 1.99 |
| Adam Duvall | PHI | $5,300 | 10.22 | 1.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Slater | SF | $2,400 | 6.81 | 2.84 |
| Keon Broxton | CLE | $3,100 | 7.74 | 2.50 |
| José Martínez | WSH | $3,100 | 7.76 | 2.50 |
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $3,300 | 8.22 | 2.49 |
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.