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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 | Mike Pelfrey |
| C | Gary Sánchez |
| 1B | Cody Bellinger |
| 2B | Robinson Canó |
| SS | Adam Rosales |
| 3B | Nolan Arenado |
| OF One | Albert Almora Jr. |
| OF Two | Clint Frazier |
| OF Three | Jake Marisnick |
| Salary | $27,500 |
| Expected Points | 100.57 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Scherzer | CHC | $11,500 | 50.20 | 4.37 |
| Chris Sale | BOS | $11,400 | 47.10 | 4.13 |
| Carlos Carrasco | LAA | $9,500 | 37.20 | 3.92 |
| Aaron Nola | HOU | $9,400 | 36.83 | 3.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Pelfrey | MIN | $3,000 | 16.72 | 5.57 |
| Homer Bailey | PHI | $4,000 | 21.69 | 5.42 |
| Max Scherzer | CHC | $11,500 | 50.20 | 4.37 |
| CC Sabathia | DET | $6,700 | 29.19 | 4.36 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $3,600 | 12.14 | 3.37 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $3,300 | 10.55 | 3.20 |
| Russell Martin | KC | $2,900 | 10.40 | 3.59 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $2,900 | 10.29 | 3.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James McCann | CHW | $2,600 | 9.78 | 3.76 |
| John Hicks | CHW | $2,000 | 7.32 | 3.66 |
| John Hicks | CHW | $2,000 | 7.32 | 3.66 |
| Russell Martin | KC | $2,900 | 10.40 | 3.59 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $3,800 | 13.88 | 3.65 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $3,800 | 13.88 | 3.65 |
| Justin Smoak | KC | $4,000 | 13.63 | 3.41 |
| Eric Hosmer | NYY | $3,700 | 12.11 | 3.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kendrys Morales | KC | $2,800 | 10.59 | 3.78 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $3,800 | 13.88 | 3.65 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $3,800 | 13.88 | 3.65 |
| John Jaso | LAD | $2,200 | 8.01 | 3.64 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $3,900 | 12.92 | 3.31 |
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $3,100 | 12.23 | 3.95 |
| Jonathan Schoop | BAL | $4,000 | 11.99 | 3.00 |
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $3,200 | 11.67 | 3.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $3,100 | 12.23 | 3.95 |
| Eric Sogard | CLE | $2,100 | 7.93 | 3.78 |
| Eric Sogard | CLE | $2,100 | 7.93 | 3.78 |
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $3,200 | 11.67 | 3.65 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | STL | $3,700 | 13.51 | 3.65 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $3,900 | 11.65 | 2.99 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $3,400 | 11.30 | 3.32 |
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $3,600 | 10.43 | 2.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Addison Russell | ATL | $2,500 | 9.23 | 3.69 |
| Corey Seager | STL | $3,700 | 13.51 | 3.65 |
| Wilmer Difo | CHC | $2,800 | 9.96 | 3.56 |
| Wilmer Difo | CHC | $2,800 | 9.96 | 3.56 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,800 | 16.09 | 3.35 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,000 | 14.06 | 3.52 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $3,700 | 12.77 | 3.45 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $3,700 | 12.77 | 3.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicholas Castellanos | CHW | $2,700 | 10.35 | 3.83 |
| Yangervis Solarte | SD | $2,500 | 9.23 | 3.69 |
| Brock Holt | BOS | $2,200 | 7.99 | 3.63 |
| Brock Holt | BOS | $2,200 | 7.99 | 3.63 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Conforto | CIN | $4,700 | 15.06 | 3.20 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $4,900 | 14.80 | 3.02 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $4,900 | 14.55 | 2.97 |
| Andrew McCutchen | LAD | $4,300 | 13.99 | 3.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albert Almora Jr. | ATL | $2,100 | 9.20 | 4.38 |
| Clint Frazier | DET | $3,000 | 12.47 | 4.16 |
| Brandon Guyer | LAA | $2,200 | 8.96 | 4.07 |
| Derek Fisher | PIT | $2,500 | 10.13 | 4.05 |
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.