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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 | Jake Faria |
| P Two | Johnny Cueto |
| C | Manny Piña |
| 1B | José Abreu |
| 2B | Drew Robinson |
| SS | Paul DeJong |
| 3B | Evan Longoria |
| OF One | Drew Robinson |
| OF Two | Corey Dickerson |
| OF Three | Mike Trout |
| Salary | $42,600 |
| Expected Points | 104.04 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $11,800 | 24.18 | 2.05 |
| Carlos Carrasco | LAA | $12,100 | 23.41 | 1.93 |
| Johnny Cueto | SF | $8,900 | 21.04 | 2.36 |
| James Paxton | TEX | $9,900 | 20.95 | 2.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Pomeranz | BOS | $7,400 | 19.31 | 2.61 |
| Mike Leake | WSH | $6,400 | 15.35 | 2.40 |
| Johnny Cueto | SF | $8,900 | 21.04 | 2.36 |
| Tim Adleman | PHI | $4,700 | 10.61 | 2.26 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Piña | CLE | $3,200 | 8.32 | 2.60 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,800 | 8.27 | 2.18 |
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $3,900 | 8.23 | 2.11 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $3,800 | 8.11 | 2.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Piña | CLE | $3,200 | 8.32 | 2.60 |
| Yadier Molina | WSH | $2,800 | 6.45 | 2.30 |
| Jason Castro | OAK | $2,900 | 6.35 | 2.19 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,800 | 8.27 | 2.18 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,900 | 11.50 | 2.35 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,800 | 9.83 | 2.05 |
| José Abreu | MIN | $3,900 | 9.39 | 2.41 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $5,400 | 9.16 | 1.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Abreu | MIN | $3,900 | 9.39 | 2.41 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,900 | 11.50 | 2.35 |
| Luis Valbuena | MIL | $2,600 | 6.00 | 2.31 |
| Miguel Cabrera | CHW | $3,300 | 7.33 | 2.22 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $5,300 | 9.33 | 1.76 |
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $4,200 | 9.23 | 2.20 |
| Ian Happ | ATL | $4,800 | 9.05 | 1.88 |
| Jonathan Schoop | BAL | $4,100 | 8.12 | 1.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Robinson | TOR | $2,100 | 6.67 | 3.17 |
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $2,600 | 6.95 | 2.67 |
| Kolten Wong | WSH | $3,000 | 7.09 | 2.36 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $3,600 | 8.05 | 2.24 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jean Segura | TEX | $4,800 | 10.17 | 2.12 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $4,200 | 9.19 | 2.19 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $4,700 | 8.97 | 1.91 |
| Corey Seager | STL | $4,700 | 7.93 | 1.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $2,600 | 6.95 | 2.67 |
| Alcides Escobar | NYY | $2,400 | 5.61 | 2.34 |
| Erik González | LAA | $2,700 | 5.97 | 2.21 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $4,200 | 9.19 | 2.19 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,900 | 11.50 | 2.35 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $5,200 | 10.12 | 1.95 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $4,600 | 9.50 | 2.07 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $4,600 | 9.36 | 2.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,900 | 11.50 | 2.35 |
| Luis Valbuena | MIL | $2,600 | 6.00 | 2.31 |
| Adrián Béltre | TOR | $4,200 | 9.09 | 2.16 |
| Kyle Seager | TEX | $3,300 | 7.10 | 2.15 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $5,600 | 11.19 | 2.00 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $4,500 | 10.66 | 2.37 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $5,500 | 10.19 | 1.85 |
| Nelson Cruz | TEX | $4,500 | 9.70 | 2.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Robinson | TOR | $2,100 | 6.67 | 3.17 |
| Steve Pearce | KC | $2,700 | 6.51 | 2.41 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $4,500 | 10.66 | 2.37 |
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $3,400 | 7.95 | 2.34 |
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.