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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 | Scott Feldman |
| C | Héctor Sánchez |
| 1B | Miguel Cabrera |
| 2B | Drew Robinson |
| SS | Tim Beckham |
| 3B | Matt Chapman |
| OF One | Magneuris Sierra |
| OF Two | Jaycob Brugman |
| OF Three | Mikie Mahtook |
| Salary | $39,200 |
| Expected Points | 90.6 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lance McCullers Jr. | PIT | $11,500 | 25.00 | 2.17 |
| Stephen Strasburg | CHC | $11,900 | 22.57 | 1.90 |
| Jason Vargas | NYY | $8,800 | 18.66 | 2.12 |
| Jon Lester | ATL | $9,800 | 18.65 | 1.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ariel Miranda | TEX | $5,000 | 12.62 | 2.52 |
| Brent Suter | CLE | $6,200 | 15.33 | 2.47 |
| Scott Feldman | PHI | $6,600 | 15.64 | 2.37 |
| Eduardo Rodríguez | BOS | $8,200 | 18.12 | 2.21 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Héctor Sánchez | SD | $3,000 | 8.12 | 2.71 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $4,000 | 8.01 | 2.00 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $4,000 | 7.94 | 1.99 |
| Russell Martin | KC | $3,500 | 7.26 | 2.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Héctor Sánchez | SD | $3,000 | 8.12 | 2.71 |
| Yadier Molina | WSH | $2,700 | 6.52 | 2.41 |
| Yan Gomes | LAA | $2,600 | 6.25 | 2.40 |
| Andrew Knapp | HOU | $2,900 | 6.82 | 2.35 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,800 | 10.87 | 2.26 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $4,400 | 10.10 | 2.30 |
| Mark Reynolds | TB | $4,700 | 10.09 | 2.15 |
| Wil Myers | SD | $4,200 | 9.86 | 2.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Cabrera | CHW | $3,500 | 8.87 | 2.53 |
| Chris Davis | BAL | $3,500 | 8.22 | 2.35 |
| Lucas Duda | CIN | $3,500 | 8.24 | 2.35 |
| Wil Myers | SD | $4,200 | 9.86 | 2.35 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $5,300 | 10.83 | 2.04 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,900 | 10.72 | 2.19 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,700 | 9.63 | 2.05 |
| Ian Happ | ATL | $4,400 | 9.18 | 2.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Robinson | TOR | $2,600 | 6.96 | 2.68 |
| Ehire Adrianza | OAK | $2,700 | 6.66 | 2.46 |
| Ian Kinsler | CHW | $3,200 | 7.69 | 2.40 |
| Jed Lowrie | SEA | $2,600 | 6.14 | 2.36 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $5,300 | 9.86 | 1.86 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $3,900 | 8.93 | 2.29 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,300 | 8.05 | 1.87 |
| Asdrúbal Cabrera | CIN | $3,500 | 7.59 | 2.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ehire Adrianza | OAK | $2,700 | 6.66 | 2.46 |
| José Peraza | PHI | $2,600 | 6.01 | 2.31 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $3,900 | 8.93 | 2.29 |
| Marcus Semien | SEA | $3,200 | 7.11 | 2.22 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $4,500 | 10.64 | 2.36 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,200 | 10.40 | 2.00 |
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $4,600 | 9.72 | 2.11 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $5,200 | 9.53 | 1.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Chapman | SEA | $2,100 | 6.84 | 3.25 |
| David Freese | LAD | $2,900 | 7.31 | 2.52 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $4,500 | 10.64 | 2.36 |
| Cory Spangenberg | SD | $3,500 | 7.88 | 2.25 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,600 | 12.36 | 2.21 |
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $5,500 | 11.71 | 2.13 |
| George Springer | PIT | $5,600 | 10.57 | 1.89 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $5,400 | 10.49 | 1.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magneuris Sierra | WSH | $2,500 | 7.21 | 2.88 |
| Jaycob Brugman | SEA | $2,000 | 5.45 | 2.73 |
| Drew Robinson | TOR | $2,600 | 6.96 | 2.68 |
| Alex Gordon | NYY | $2,400 | 6.03 | 2.51 |
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.