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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 | Sal Romano |
| C | Alex Avila |
| 1B | Jesús Aguilar |
| 2B | Jason Kipnis |
| SS | Pat Valaika |
| 3B | Jedd Gyorko |
| OF One | Abraham Almonte |
| OF Two | Kyle Schwarber |
| OF Three | José Pirela |
| Salary | $26,600 |
| Expected Points | 99.83 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | BOS | $11,800 | 49.98 | 4.24 |
| Lance McCullers Jr. | PIT | $9,400 | 39.47 | 4.20 |
| José Berríos | OAK | $9,300 | 39.45 | 4.24 |
| Gio González | CHC | $9,100 | 38.91 | 4.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sal Romano | PHI | $5,500 | 27.90 | 5.07 |
| Gio González | CHC | $9,100 | 38.91 | 4.28 |
| Chris Sale | BOS | $11,800 | 49.98 | 4.24 |
| José Berríos | OAK | $9,300 | 39.45 | 4.24 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,300 | 10.72 | 3.25 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,300 | 10.72 | 3.25 |
| Alex Avila | CHW | $2,900 | 10.22 | 3.52 |
| Alex Avila | CHW | $2,900 | 10.22 | 3.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Piña | CLE | $2,500 | 9.15 | 3.66 |
| Mike Zunino | TEX | $2,300 | 8.11 | 3.53 |
| Alex Avila | CHW | $2,900 | 10.22 | 3.52 |
| Alex Avila | CHW | $2,900 | 10.22 | 3.52 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,700 | 16.45 | 3.50 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,200 | 13.17 | 3.13 |
| Mark Reynolds | TB | $3,700 | 13.14 | 3.55 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $3,700 | 12.22 | 3.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesús Aguilar | CLE | $2,100 | 9.81 | 4.67 |
| Luke Voit | WSH | $2,300 | 8.91 | 3.87 |
| Justin Bour | ARZ | $3,200 | 12.16 | 3.80 |
| Wil Myers | SD | $3,200 | 11.88 | 3.71 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,000 | 13.98 | 3.49 |
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $4,000 | 13.12 | 3.28 |
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $4,000 | 13.12 | 3.28 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $3,900 | 12.86 | 3.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Kipnis | LAA | $2,800 | 10.85 | 3.87 |
| Carlos Asuaje | SD | $2,100 | 7.62 | 3.63 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,000 | 13.98 | 3.49 |
| Jed Lowrie | SEA | $2,700 | 9.41 | 3.48 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $4,400 | 13.96 | 3.17 |
| Jean Segura | TEX | $3,500 | 11.79 | 3.37 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $3,300 | 11.51 | 3.49 |
| Pat Valaika | TB | $2,900 | 11.24 | 3.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pat Valaika | TB | $2,900 | 11.24 | 3.88 |
| Marcus Semien | SEA | $2,600 | 9.55 | 3.67 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $3,300 | 11.51 | 3.49 |
| Allen Cordoba | SD | $2,000 | 6.87 | 3.43 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jedd Gyorko | WSH | $3,500 | 12.15 | 3.47 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $3,600 | 12.00 | 3.33 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $3,800 | 11.97 | 3.15 |
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $3,600 | 11.81 | 3.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Chapman | SEA | $2,000 | 7.43 | 3.71 |
| Kyle Seager | TEX | $2,500 | 9.15 | 3.66 |
| Jedd Gyorko | WSH | $3,500 | 12.15 | 3.47 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $3,400 | 11.79 | 3.47 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $4,300 | 16.69 | 3.88 |
| George Springer | PIT | $4,400 | 15.84 | 3.60 |
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $4,800 | 13.87 | 2.89 |
| Adam Duvall | PHI | $4,300 | 13.55 | 3.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abraham Almonte | LAA | $2,000 | 9.06 | 4.53 |
| Kyle Schwarber | ATL | $2,200 | 9.66 | 4.39 |
| José Martínez | WSH | $2,400 | 10.21 | 4.25 |
| José Martínez | WSH | $2,400 | 10.21 | 4.25 |
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.