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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 | Gary Sánchez |
| 1B | Joey Gallo |
| 2B | Drew Robinson |
| SS | Dansby Swanson |
| 3B | Jake Lamb |
| OF One | Derek Fisher |
| OF Two | Ian Happ |
| OF Three | Matt Kemp |
| Salary | $33,200 |
| Expected Points | 134.95 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | BOS | $11,800 | 54.86 | 4.65 |
| Luis Severino | DET | $9,600 | 41.88 | 4.36 |
| Carlos Carrasco | LAA | $9,800 | 41.79 | 4.26 |
| Yu Darvish | TOR | $10,000 | 39.67 | 3.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | BOS | $11,800 | 54.86 | 4.65 |
| Luis Severino | DET | $9,600 | 41.88 | 4.36 |
| Carlos Carrasco | LAA | $9,800 | 41.79 | 4.26 |
| Steven Matz | CIN | $7,800 | 31.70 | 4.06 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $3,300 | 12.39 | 3.75 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,200 | 10.30 | 3.22 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,200 | 10.30 | 3.22 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $3,100 | 9.23 | 2.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $3,300 | 12.39 | 3.75 |
| Manny Piña | CLE | $2,300 | 8.29 | 3.60 |
| Tyler Flowers | NYM | $2,500 | 8.83 | 3.53 |
| Jonathan Lucroy | TOR | $2,300 | 8.02 | 3.48 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,100 | 14.36 | 3.50 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | LAA | $3,600 | 14.06 | 3.90 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $3,900 | 13.10 | 3.36 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $3,900 | 13.10 | 3.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Gallo | TOR | $2,700 | 10.69 | 3.96 |
| Joey Gallo | TOR | $2,700 | 10.69 | 3.96 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | LAA | $3,600 | 14.06 | 3.90 |
| John Jaso | LAD | $2,300 | 8.28 | 3.60 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | LAA | $3,500 | 12.12 | 0.00 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,400 | 11.88 | 2.70 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $3,900 | 11.65 | 2.99 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $3,400 | 11.28 | 3.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Robinson | TOR | $2,200 | 9.13 | 4.15 |
| Drew Robinson | TOR | $2,200 | 9.13 | 4.15 |
| Erik González | LAA | $2,100 | 7.91 | 3.76 |
| Erik González | LAA | $2,100 | 7.91 | 3.76 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $3,500 | 11.59 | 3.31 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $3,000 | 11.49 | 3.83 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $3,600 | 11.35 | 3.15 |
| Corey Seager | STL | $3,700 | 11.15 | 3.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dansby Swanson | NYM | $2,000 | 8.36 | 4.18 |
| Addison Russell | ATL | $2,300 | 9.05 | 3.93 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $3,000 | 11.49 | 3.83 |
| Marcus Semien | SEA | $2,700 | 10.19 | 3.77 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $3,700 | 13.96 | 3.77 |
| Mike Moustakas | NYY | $3,500 | 11.54 | 3.30 |
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $3,500 | 11.52 | 3.29 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $3,800 | 11.21 | 2.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brock Holt | BOS | $2,300 | 9.03 | 3.92 |
| Brock Holt | BOS | $2,300 | 9.03 | 3.92 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $3,700 | 13.96 | 3.77 |
| Luis Valbuena | MIL | $2,300 | 8.53 | 3.71 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $4,900 | 13.98 | 2.85 |
| Khris Davis | SEA | $3,900 | 13.67 | 3.50 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $4,100 | 13.03 | 3.18 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $4,000 | 13.00 | 3.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derek Fisher | PIT | $2,000 | 10.04 | 5.02 |
| Ian Happ | ATL | $2,800 | 12.75 | 4.55 |
| Ian Happ | ATL | $2,800 | 12.75 | 4.55 |
| Ben Gamel | TEX | $2,600 | 11.44 | 4.40 |
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.