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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 | Chris Sale |
| P Two | Jeff Samardzija |
| C | Josh Phegley |
| 1B | Ryon Healy |
| 2B | Sean Rodríguez |
| SS | Ramón Torres |
| 3B | Ryon Healy |
| OF One | Brandon Moss |
| OF Two | Alex Gordon |
| OF Three | Lorenzo Cain |
| Salary | $42,800 |
| Expected Points | 103.98 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | BOS | $13,400 | 31.44 | 2.35 |
| Max Scherzer | CHC | $12,700 | 26.04 | 2.05 |
| Alex Wood | STL | $11,800 | 24.74 | 2.10 |
| Yu Darvish | TOR | $10,600 | 22.95 | 2.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaime García | NYM | $5,400 | 13.89 | 2.57 |
| Jeff Samardzija | SF | $9,100 | 22.87 | 2.51 |
| Steven Matz | CIN | $7,100 | 16.83 | 2.37 |
| Chris Sale | BOS | $13,400 | 31.44 | 2.35 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,500 | 8.65 | 1.92 |
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $3,600 | 8.28 | 2.30 |
| Russell Martin | KC | $3,600 | 7.98 | 2.22 |
| Brian McCann | PIT | $3,700 | 7.71 | 2.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Phegley | SEA | $2,100 | 6.24 | 2.97 |
| Héctor Sánchez | SD | $2,300 | 6.30 | 2.74 |
| Drew Butera | NYY | $2,000 | 5.43 | 2.72 |
| Tony Wolters | TB | $2,800 | 6.66 | 2.38 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Votto | PHI | $5,000 | 10.89 | 2.18 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | LAA | $4,300 | 9.74 | 2.27 |
| Justin Bour | ARZ | $4,600 | 9.64 | 2.10 |
| Justin Smoak | KC | $4,600 | 9.50 | 2.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryon Healy | SEA | $2,600 | 8.02 | 3.08 |
| Sean Rodríguez | NYM | $2,300 | 5.85 | 2.54 |
| Danny Valencia | TEX | $3,400 | 7.86 | 2.31 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | LAA | $4,300 | 9.74 | 2.27 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $5,100 | 10.75 | 2.11 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,500 | 10.50 | 2.33 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $4,400 | 10.32 | 2.35 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,900 | 9.03 | 1.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Rodríguez | NYM | $2,300 | 5.85 | 2.54 |
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $2,900 | 7.11 | 2.45 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $4,400 | 10.32 | 2.35 |
| César Hernández | HOU | $3,300 | 7.72 | 2.34 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,100 | 8.34 | 2.03 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,400 | 8.18 | 1.86 |
| Jean Segura | TEX | $4,400 | 8.11 | 1.84 |
| Zack Cozart | PHI | $4,300 | 7.99 | 1.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ramón Torres | NYY | $2,100 | 7.49 | 3.57 |
| Adam Rosales | SEA | $2,600 | 6.58 | 2.53 |
| Tim Anderson | MIN | $2,900 | 6.70 | 2.31 |
| Ryan Goins | KC | $2,500 | 5.71 | 2.28 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,600 | 10.76 | 1.92 |
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $4,500 | 9.95 | 2.21 |
| Mike Moustakas | NYY | $3,600 | 9.23 | 2.56 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,700 | 9.21 | 1.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryon Healy | SEA | $2,600 | 8.02 | 3.08 |
| Mike Moustakas | NYY | $3,600 | 9.23 | 2.56 |
| Josh Harrison | LAD | $3,700 | 8.43 | 2.28 |
| Matt Chapman | SEA | $2,000 | 4.54 | 2.27 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,700 | 11.88 | 2.08 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | ARZ | $5,300 | 10.77 | 2.03 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $4,900 | 10.77 | 2.20 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $5,200 | 10.67 | 2.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Moss | NYY | $2,700 | 7.18 | 2.66 |
| Alex Gordon | NYY | $2,300 | 5.84 | 2.54 |
| Guillermo Heredia | TEX | $2,400 | 5.84 | 2.43 |
| Lorenzo Cain | NYY | $3,600 | 8.52 | 2.37 |
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.