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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 | Paul Blackburn |
| C | Russell Martin |
| 1B | Justin Smoak |
| 2B | Drew Robinson |
| SS | Darwin Barney |
| 3B | Rafael Devers |
| OF One | Jake Marisnick |
| OF Two | Derek Fisher |
| OF Three | Bradley Zimmer |
| Salary | $28,800 |
| Expected Points | 106.48 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Severino | DET | $10,100 | 43.77 | 4.33 |
| Gio González | CHC | $8,700 | 35.28 | 4.05 |
| Mike Foltynewicz | NYM | $8,300 | 34.99 | 4.22 |
| Charlie Morton | PIT | $8,800 | 34.24 | 3.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Blackburn | SEA | $6,900 | 30.82 | 4.47 |
| Luis Severino | DET | $10,100 | 43.77 | 4.33 |
| Mike Foltynewicz | NYM | $8,300 | 34.99 | 4.22 |
| Danny Duffy | NYY | $8,300 | 33.91 | 4.09 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Martin | KC | $2,700 | 10.66 | 3.95 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $3,800 | 10.20 | 2.68 |
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $3,400 | 10.07 | 2.96 |
| Brian McCann | PIT | $2,700 | 9.81 | 3.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Martin | KC | $2,700 | 10.66 | 3.95 |
| Robinson Chirinos | TOR | $2,300 | 8.46 | 3.68 |
| Brian McCann | PIT | $2,700 | 9.81 | 3.63 |
| Carlos Ruiz | TEX | $2,000 | 7.11 | 3.56 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Smoak | KC | $3,900 | 13.29 | 3.41 |
| Eric Hosmer | NYY | $3,700 | 12.48 | 3.37 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | LAA | $3,700 | 12.20 | 3.30 |
| Carlos Santana | LAA | $3,700 | 12.19 | 3.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kendrys Morales | KC | $2,800 | 10.23 | 3.65 |
| Yonder Alonso | SEA | $2,800 | 9.96 | 3.56 |
| Mitch Moreland | BOS | $2,300 | 8.17 | 3.55 |
| Matt Adams | NYM | $2,700 | 9.35 | 3.46 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,400 | 13.10 | 2.98 |
| Jonathan Schoop | BAL | $3,800 | 12.51 | 3.29 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,000 | 12.43 | 3.11 |
| José Ramírez | LAA | $3,600 | 11.35 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Robinson | TOR | $2,100 | 9.34 | 4.45 |
| Drew Robinson | TOR | $2,100 | 9.34 | 4.45 |
| Erik González | LAA | $2,000 | 8.02 | 4.01 |
| Erik González | LAA | $2,000 | 8.02 | 4.01 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $3,900 | 12.14 | 3.11 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $3,500 | 10.64 | 3.04 |
| Marcus Semien | SEA | $3,100 | 9.42 | 3.04 |
| Jean Segura | TEX | $3,400 | 9.41 | 2.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcides Escobar | NYY | $2,300 | 7.63 | 3.32 |
| Wilmer Difo | CHC | $2,800 | 9.08 | 3.24 |
| Wilmer Difo | CHC | $2,800 | 9.08 | 3.24 |
| Rubén Tejada | BAL | $2,200 | 6.94 | 3.15 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $3,900 | 12.91 | 3.31 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $3,900 | 12.91 | 3.31 |
| Mike Moustakas | NYY | $3,600 | 12.67 | 3.52 |
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $3,800 | 11.46 | 3.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $2,700 | 10.37 | 3.84 |
| Brock Holt | BOS | $2,200 | 8.29 | 3.77 |
| Brock Holt | BOS | $2,200 | 8.29 | 3.77 |
| Matt Davidson | MIN | $2,700 | 9.68 | 3.58 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $4,900 | 14.97 | 3.06 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | ARZ | $4,700 | 13.44 | 2.86 |
| Bradley Zimmer | LAA | $3,500 | 13.04 | 3.72 |
| Khris Davis | SEA | $4,000 | 12.68 | 3.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Marisnick | PIT | $2,100 | 8.52 | 4.06 |
| Derek Fisher | PIT | $2,600 | 10.44 | 4.02 |
| Hyun Soo Kim | HOU | $2,000 | 7.77 | 3.89 |
| Melky Cabrera | NYY | $2,700 | 10.51 | 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.