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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 | Dallas Keuchel |
| P Two | Luke Weaver |
| C | Ryan Lavarnway |
| 1B | Ryon Healy |
| 2B | José Altuve |
| SS | Jorge Polanco |
| 3B | Kaleb Cowart |
| OF One | David Peralta |
| OF Two | Hyun Soo Kim |
| OF Three | Ben Revere |
| Salary | $38,800 |
| Expected Points | 85.69 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Keuchel | PIT | $10,500 | 22.12 | 2.11 |
| Masahiro Tanaka | DET | $9,200 | 21.41 | 2.33 |
| Jake Arrieta | ATL | $10,300 | 21.00 | 2.04 |
| Ervin Santana | OAK | $10,200 | 20.10 | 1.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Suter | CLE | $6,200 | 15.73 | 2.54 |
| Luke Weaver | WSH | $4,800 | 11.89 | 2.48 |
| Matt Moore | SF | $6,100 | 14.58 | 2.39 |
| Masahiro Tanaka | DET | $9,200 | 21.41 | 2.33 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $5,200 | 9.33 | 1.79 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $4,000 | 8.07 | 2.02 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $3,900 | 8.04 | 2.06 |
| Brian McCann | PIT | $3,900 | 7.88 | 2.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Lavarnway | SEA | $2,000 | 4.82 | 2.41 |
| Alex Avila | ATL | $2,700 | 6.41 | 2.37 |
| Kevan Smith | MIN | $2,200 | 5.01 | 2.28 |
| Andrew Knapp | HOU | $2,700 | 5.83 | 2.16 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $4,500 | 10.75 | 2.39 |
| Justin Smoak | KC | $5,400 | 10.38 | 1.92 |
| Mark Reynolds | TB | $5,400 | 10.26 | 1.90 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $5,100 | 10.07 | 1.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryon Healy | SEA | $3,000 | 7.40 | 2.47 |
| Wil Myers | SD | $3,100 | 7.60 | 2.45 |
| Mike Napoli | TOR | $3,200 | 7.78 | 2.43 |
| Ryan Lavarnway | SEA | $2,000 | 4.82 | 2.41 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $5,500 | 11.51 | 2.09 |
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $4,200 | 9.23 | 2.20 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $4,500 | 9.15 | 2.03 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $5,100 | 9.08 | 1.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Saladino | MIN | $2,600 | 6.07 | 2.33 |
| Logan Forsythe | STL | $2,800 | 6.54 | 2.33 |
| Darwin Barney | KC | $2,600 | 5.94 | 2.28 |
| Eric Sogard | CLE | $3,000 | 6.61 | 2.20 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | STL | $5,500 | 9.79 | 1.78 |
| Jean Segura | TEX | $4,200 | 8.72 | 2.08 |
| Asdrúbal Cabrera | CIN | $5,000 | 8.71 | 1.74 |
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $4,200 | 8.61 | 2.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jorge Polanco | OAK | $2,300 | 5.70 | 2.48 |
| Tyler Saladino | MIN | $2,600 | 6.07 | 2.33 |
| Tim Beckham | BAL | $2,700 | 6.26 | 2.32 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $3,200 | 7.04 | 2.20 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,500 | 12.16 | 2.21 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $4,900 | 9.98 | 2.04 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $5,100 | 9.62 | 1.89 |
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $4,400 | 9.45 | 2.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaleb Cowart | MIL | $2,000 | 5.82 | 2.91 |
| Dusty Coleman | SD | $2,100 | 5.37 | 2.56 |
| Conor Gillaspie | SF | $2,400 | 6.00 | 2.50 |
| Ryon Healy | SEA | $3,000 | 7.40 | 2.47 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,500 | 12.11 | 2.20 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,300 | 11.31 | 2.13 |
| Michael Conforto | CIN | $5,500 | 11.29 | 2.05 |
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $5,400 | 11.12 | 2.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyun Soo Kim | HOU | $3,000 | 7.61 | 2.54 |
| Andrew Benintendi | BOS | $3,400 | 8.55 | 2.51 |
| Billy Hamilton | PHI | $3,700 | 9.09 | 2.46 |
| Jacoby Ellsbury | DET | $3,200 | 7.85 | 2.45 |
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.