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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 | Chris Sale |
| C | Chris Herrmann |
| 1B | Paul Goldschmidt |
| 2B | Robinson Canó |
| SS | Stephen Drew |
| 3B | T.J. Rivera |
| OF One | Michael Conforto |
| OF Two | Clint Frazier |
| OF Three | Yasiel Puig |
| Salary | $33,400 |
| Expected Points | 127.5 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | BOS | $11,600 | 50.19 | 4.33 |
| Corey Kluber | LAA | $11,500 | 46.03 | 4.00 |
| Max Scherzer | CHC | $12,100 | 45.25 | 3.74 |
| Madison Bumgarner | SF | $11,000 | 41.01 | 3.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | BOS | $11,600 | 50.19 | 4.33 |
| Lance Lynn | WSH | $7,500 | 32.11 | 4.28 |
| Jimmy Nelson | CLE | $9,100 | 38.63 | 4.25 |
| Corey Kluber | LAA | $11,500 | 46.03 | 4.00 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $3,200 | 10.30 | 3.22 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $2,900 | 10.27 | 3.54 |
| Jonathan Lucroy | TOR | $2,500 | 10.22 | 4.09 |
| Evan Gattis | PIT | $2,800 | 9.77 | 3.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Lucroy | TOR | $2,500 | 10.22 | 4.09 |
| James McCann | CHW | $2,300 | 9.13 | 3.97 |
| Stephen Vogt | CLE | $2,300 | 8.83 | 3.84 |
| Bruce Maxwell | SEA | $2,100 | 7.68 | 3.66 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Cabrera | CHW | $3,800 | 12.42 | 3.27 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $3,700 | 12.21 | 3.30 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $3,700 | 12.21 | 3.30 |
| Ryan Zimmerman | CHC | $3,300 | 11.87 | 3.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Zimmerman | CHC | $3,300 | 11.87 | 3.60 |
| Mike Napoli | TOR | $2,900 | 10.42 | 3.59 |
| Matt Holliday | DET | $2,700 | 9.56 | 3.54 |
| Yonder Alonso | SEA | $2,600 | 9.04 | 3.48 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $3,800 | 14.06 | 3.70 |
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $3,400 | 13.79 | 4.05 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,300 | 12.79 | 2.97 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $3,100 | 11.22 | 3.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $3,400 | 13.79 | 4.05 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $2,500 | 9.67 | 3.87 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $2,500 | 9.67 | 3.87 |
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $2,700 | 10.15 | 3.76 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | STL | $3,800 | 12.68 | 3.34 |
| Jean Segura | TEX | $3,700 | 11.63 | 3.14 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $4,200 | 11.20 | 2.67 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $3,100 | 10.34 | 3.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Drew | CHC | $2,100 | 8.71 | 4.15 |
| Stephen Drew | CHC | $2,100 | 8.71 | 4.15 |
| Freddy Galvis | HOU | $2,500 | 9.70 | 3.88 |
| Addison Russell | ATL | $2,600 | 9.27 | 3.56 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $3,700 | 14.31 | 3.87 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $3,900 | 12.83 | 3.29 |
| Adrián Béltre | TOR | $3,700 | 12.21 | 3.30 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $3,800 | 11.97 | 3.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T.J. Rivera | CIN | $2,300 | 9.33 | 4.06 |
| T.J. Rivera | CIN | $2,300 | 9.33 | 4.06 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $3,700 | 14.31 | 3.87 |
| Kyle Seager | TEX | $2,600 | 9.63 | 3.70 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $4,700 | 15.38 | 3.27 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $4,700 | 14.67 | 3.12 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $4,000 | 13.72 | 3.43 |
| Nelson Cruz | TEX | $4,300 | 13.40 | 3.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Conforto | CIN | $3,100 | 12.87 | 4.15 |
| Clint Frazier | DET | $2,300 | 9.05 | 3.93 |
| Yasiel Puig | STL | $2,300 | 9.03 | 3.92 |
| Mikie Mahtook | CHW | $2,300 | 8.95 | 3.89 |
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.