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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 | José Quintana |
| C | Austin Barnes |
| 1B | Jesús Aguilar |
| 2B | Kolten Wong |
| SS | Adam Rosales |
| 3B | Luis Valbuena |
| OF One | Jesse Winker |
| OF Two | Delino DeShields |
| OF Three | Jim Adduci |
| Salary | $27,200 |
| Expected Points | 103.24 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Kluber | LAA | $11,100 | 42.34 | 3.81 |
| Alex Wood | STL | $9,600 | 36.72 | 3.83 |
| José Quintana | ATL | $8,800 | 36.44 | 4.14 |
| Sonny Gray | DET | $9,100 | 34.50 | 3.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Quintana | ATL | $8,800 | 36.44 | 4.14 |
| Rick Porcello | BOS | $8,100 | 32.92 | 4.06 |
| Parker Bridwell | MIL | $7,700 | 30.75 | 3.99 |
| Collin McHugh | PIT | $8,200 | 32.16 | 3.92 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Gattis | PIT | $3,000 | 10.62 | 3.54 |
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $3,300 | 10.17 | 3.08 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $3,700 | 10.11 | 2.73 |
| Austin Barnes | STL | $2,400 | 10.04 | 4.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Barnes | STL | $2,400 | 10.04 | 4.18 |
| Robinson Chirinos | TOR | $2,200 | 8.54 | 3.88 |
| Tucker Barnhart | PHI | $2,200 | 7.93 | 3.60 |
| Evan Gattis | PIT | $3,000 | 10.62 | 3.54 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,000 | 13.69 | 3.42 |
| Mark Reynolds | TB | $4,000 | 13.66 | 3.42 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $3,900 | 12.36 | 3.17 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $3,900 | 12.36 | 3.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesús Aguilar | CLE | $2,200 | 8.66 | 3.93 |
| Mike Napoli | TOR | $2,800 | 10.48 | 3.74 |
| Hanley Ramirez | BOS | $2,900 | 10.62 | 3.66 |
| Tyler White | PIT | $2,300 | 8.35 | 3.63 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,500 | 13.56 | 3.01 |
| Jonathan Schoop | BAL | $3,900 | 13.29 | 3.41 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $3,300 | 11.94 | 3.62 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $3,800 | 11.85 | 3.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kolten Wong | WSH | $2,300 | 9.40 | 4.08 |
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $2,900 | 11.20 | 3.86 |
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $2,900 | 11.20 | 3.86 |
| Erik González | LAA | $2,000 | 7.61 | 3.81 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $3,700 | 11.30 | 3.05 |
| Corey Seager | STL | $3,600 | 10.81 | 3.00 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $3,500 | 10.61 | 3.03 |
| Jean Segura | TEX | $3,500 | 10.19 | 2.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chad Pinder | SEA | $2,000 | 7.57 | 3.79 |
| Chad Pinder | SEA | $2,000 | 7.57 | 3.79 |
| Tim Beckham | BAL | $2,500 | 8.86 | 3.54 |
| Greg Garcia | WSH | $2,000 | 6.62 | 3.31 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,800 | 15.63 | 3.26 |
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $3,700 | 12.13 | 3.28 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $3,800 | 12.01 | 3.16 |
| Adrián Béltre | TOR | $3,800 | 11.89 | 3.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Valbuena | MIL | $2,500 | 10.07 | 4.03 |
| Luis Valbuena | MIL | $2,500 | 10.07 | 4.03 |
| Ryon Healy | SEA | $2,700 | 10.36 | 3.84 |
| Ryon Healy | SEA | $2,700 | 10.36 | 3.84 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $4,900 | 15.21 | 3.10 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $4,800 | 13.86 | 2.89 |
| Jay Bruce | CIN | $4,300 | 13.68 | 3.18 |
| Michael Conforto | CIN | $4,700 | 13.61 | 2.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesse Winker | PHI | $2,300 | 10.48 | 4.56 |
| Delino DeShields | TOR | $2,300 | 10.05 | 4.37 |
| José Martínez | WSH | $2,200 | 9.09 | 4.13 |
| José Martínez | WSH | $2,200 | 9.09 | 4.13 |
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.