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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 | Jeff Samardzija |
| P Two | Jake Arrieta |
| C | Austin Hedges |
| 1B | Luke Voit |
| 2B | Ian Kinsler |
| SS | Tzu-Wei Lin |
| 3B | Jae-gyun Hwang |
| OF One | Clint Frazier |
| OF Two | Jay Bruce |
| OF Three | Scooter Gennett |
| Salary | $41,700 |
| Expected Points | 99.1 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Strasburg | CHC | $12,500 | 24.58 | 1.97 |
| Jeff Samardzija | SF | $9,400 | 22.29 | 2.37 |
| Jake Arrieta | ATL | $8,400 | 21.36 | 2.54 |
| Luis Severino | DET | $11,500 | 19.79 | 1.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rick Porcello | BOS | $6,500 | 17.38 | 2.67 |
| Jake Arrieta | ATL | $8,400 | 21.36 | 2.54 |
| Jeff Samardzija | SF | $9,400 | 22.29 | 2.37 |
| Ivan Nova | LAD | $6,600 | 15.39 | 2.33 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $5,000 | 8.93 | 1.79 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $4,300 | 8.62 | 2.00 |
| Evan Gattis | PIT | $3,900 | 8.00 | 2.05 |
| Kevan Smith | MIN | $2,900 | 8.00 | 2.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Hedges | SD | $2,100 | 6.18 | 2.94 |
| Kevan Smith | MIN | $2,900 | 8.00 | 2.76 |
| Welington Castillo | BAL | $2,900 | 6.94 | 2.39 |
| Francisco Cervelli | LAD | $2,500 | 5.70 | 2.28 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Votto | PHI | $5,400 | 10.34 | 1.91 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $3,700 | 9.73 | 2.63 |
| José Abreu | MIN | $4,600 | 9.68 | 2.10 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,800 | 9.43 | 1.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Voit | WSH | $2,500 | 6.92 | 2.77 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $3,700 | 9.73 | 2.63 |
| Mitch Moreland | BOS | $3,100 | 7.58 | 2.45 |
| Miguel Cabrera | CHW | $3,600 | 8.80 | 2.44 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,800 | 10.35 | 2.16 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $4,100 | 9.99 | 2.44 |
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $4,500 | 9.94 | 2.21 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $3,900 | 9.91 | 2.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ian Kinsler | CHW | $3,300 | 8.54 | 2.59 |
| Brandon Phillips | NYM | $2,700 | 6.89 | 2.55 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $3,900 | 9.91 | 2.54 |
| Johnny Giavotella | BAL | $2,000 | 5.05 | 2.53 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | STL | $4,700 | 9.76 | 2.08 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $4,000 | 9.66 | 2.41 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,000 | 9.24 | 2.31 |
| Jean Segura | TEX | $5,000 | 8.75 | 1.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tzu-Wei Lin | BOS | $2,300 | 5.86 | 2.55 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $4,000 | 9.66 | 2.41 |
| Stephen Drew | CHC | $2,800 | 6.58 | 2.35 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,000 | 9.24 | 2.31 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,900 | 11.62 | 2.37 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $3,700 | 9.73 | 2.63 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $3,900 | 9.61 | 2.46 |
| Todd Frazier | MIN | $4,100 | 9.47 | 2.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jae-gyun Hwang | SF | $2,600 | 7.15 | 2.75 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $3,700 | 9.73 | 2.63 |
| Tzu-Wei Lin | BOS | $2,300 | 5.86 | 2.55 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $3,900 | 9.61 | 2.46 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | DET | $5,600 | 11.45 | 2.04 |
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $5,500 | 10.84 | 1.97 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,400 | 10.38 | 1.92 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,100 | 10.12 | 1.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clint Frazier | DET | $2,900 | 7.36 | 2.54 |
| Jay Bruce | CIN | $3,700 | 9.36 | 2.53 |
| Norichika Aoki | PIT | $2,400 | 5.71 | 2.38 |
| Drew Robinson | TOR | $2,400 | 5.72 | 2.38 |
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.