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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 | Aaron Nola |
| C | Gary Sánchez |
| 1B | Sean Rodríguez |
| 2B | Sean Rodríguez |
| SS | Allen Cordoba |
| 3B | Matt Chapman |
| OF One | John Jaso |
| OF Two | Allen Cordoba |
| OF Three | Joc Pederson |
| Salary | $42,100 |
| Expected Points | 100.23 |
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 | 33.13 | 2.47 |
| Luis Severino | DET | $11,500 | 24.51 | 2.13 |
| Carlos Carrasco | LAA | $11,000 | 24.14 | 2.19 |
| Yu Darvish | TOR | $12,100 | 22.55 | 1.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brock Stewart | STL | $4,100 | 10.88 | 2.65 |
| Chris Sale | BOS | $13,400 | 33.13 | 2.47 |
| Carlos Martínez | WSH | $8,400 | 20.40 | 2.43 |
| Aaron Nola | HOU | $7,500 | 18.15 | 2.42 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,400 | 9.44 | 2.15 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $4,000 | 7.87 | 1.97 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $4,100 | 7.03 | 1.71 |
| Brian McCann | PIT | $4,100 | 6.84 | 1.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Mesoraco | PHI | $2,400 | 5.60 | 2.33 |
| Luis Torrens | SD | $2,000 | 4.61 | 2.31 |
| Drew Butera | NYY | $2,100 | 4.60 | 2.19 |
| Sandy Leon | BOS | $2,600 | 5.69 | 2.19 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $5,200 | 10.86 | 2.09 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | LAA | $4,900 | 10.77 | 2.20 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $5,400 | 9.93 | 1.84 |
| Justin Smoak | KC | $5,300 | 9.00 | 1.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Rodríguez | NYM | $2,200 | 6.65 | 3.02 |
| John Jaso | LAD | $2,300 | 6.23 | 2.71 |
| Chris Davis | BAL | $3,100 | 7.21 | 2.33 |
| Miguel Cabrera | CHW | $3,400 | 7.92 | 2.33 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Taylor | STL | $5,000 | 9.91 | 1.98 |
| Ian Happ | ATL | $4,700 | 9.63 | 2.05 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $5,300 | 9.22 | 1.74 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,600 | 8.88 | 1.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Rodríguez | NYM | $2,200 | 6.65 | 3.02 |
| Drew Robinson | TOR | $2,600 | 6.75 | 2.59 |
| Joe Panik | SF | $2,800 | 6.97 | 2.49 |
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $2,700 | 6.47 | 2.40 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $4,500 | 8.93 | 1.98 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $4,600 | 8.84 | 1.92 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,700 | 8.76 | 1.86 |
| Corey Seager | STL | $4,700 | 8.55 | 1.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allen Cordoba | SD | $2,000 | 5.34 | 2.67 |
| Dansby Swanson | NYM | $2,400 | 6.39 | 2.66 |
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $3,500 | 8.27 | 2.36 |
| Troy Tulowitzki | KC | $2,900 | 6.37 | 2.20 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $5,300 | 10.84 | 2.04 |
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $4,400 | 8.76 | 1.99 |
| Mike Moustakas | NYY | $4,200 | 8.72 | 2.08 |
| Adrián Béltre | TOR | $4,400 | 8.58 | 1.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Chapman | SEA | $2,900 | 6.99 | 2.41 |
| Kaleb Cowart | MIL | $2,200 | 5.19 | 2.36 |
| Joey Gallo | TOR | $3,600 | 8.04 | 2.23 |
| Conor Gillaspie | SF | $2,500 | 5.54 | 2.21 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $5,400 | 10.55 | 1.95 |
| Khris Davis | SEA | $4,400 | 10.37 | 2.36 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,300 | 10.05 | 1.90 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $5,400 | 9.93 | 1.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Jaso | LAD | $2,300 | 6.23 | 2.71 |
| Allen Cordoba | SD | $2,000 | 5.34 | 2.67 |
| Drew Robinson | TOR | $2,600 | 6.75 | 2.59 |
| Nomar Mazara | TOR | $3,100 | 7.91 | 2.55 |
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.