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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 | Ivan Nova |
| P Two | Eduardo Rodríguez |
| C | Yasmani Grandal |
| 1B | Hanley Ramirez |
| 2B | Ozzie Albies |
| SS | Ozzie Albies |
| 3B | Matt Chapman |
| OF One | Jaycob Brugman |
| OF Two | Chris Taylor |
| OF Three | Kole Calhoun |
| Salary | $35,400 |
| Expected Points | 87.51 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Paxton | TEX | $12,200 | 22.90 | 1.88 |
| Yu Darvish | STL | $11,000 | 22.67 | 2.06 |
| Madison Bumgarner | SF | $11,300 | 22.46 | 1.99 |
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $12,700 | 21.67 | 1.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Conley | ARZ | $5,200 | 14.71 | 2.83 |
| Eduardo Rodríguez | BOS | $6,900 | 18.26 | 2.65 |
| Ivan Nova | LAD | $7,800 | 19.26 | 2.47 |
| R.A. Dickey | NYM | $5,400 | 12.85 | 2.38 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $5,100 | 8.99 | 1.76 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,600 | 8.41 | 2.33 |
| Jonathan Lucroy | TB | $3,100 | 7.87 | 2.54 |
| Cameron Rupp | HOU | $4,800 | 7.83 | 1.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $2,600 | 6.82 | 2.62 |
| Francisco Cervelli | LAD | $2,400 | 6.28 | 2.61 |
| Chris Gimenez | OAK | $2,500 | 6.38 | 2.55 |
| Jonathan Lucroy | TB | $3,100 | 7.87 | 2.54 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Reynolds | TB | $4,800 | 10.69 | 2.23 |
| José Abreu | MIN | $5,100 | 10.39 | 2.04 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $5,400 | 10.03 | 1.86 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $5,400 | 9.89 | 1.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hanley Ramirez | BOS | $3,200 | 9.01 | 2.81 |
| Sean Rodríguez | NYM | $2,500 | 6.87 | 2.75 |
| Tyler White | PIT | $2,200 | 5.81 | 2.64 |
| Mike Napoli | TOR | $3,000 | 7.70 | 2.57 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $4,900 | 9.97 | 2.03 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $5,000 | 9.25 | 1.85 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,200 | 9.22 | 2.19 |
| Jonathan Schoop | BAL | $4,900 | 9.20 | 1.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozzie Albies | NYM | $2,200 | 6.36 | 2.89 |
| Sean Rodríguez | NYM | $2,500 | 6.87 | 2.75 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $3,500 | 9.20 | 2.63 |
| Neil Walker | CIN | $2,600 | 6.85 | 2.63 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $4,600 | 9.51 | 2.07 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $5,000 | 8.90 | 1.78 |
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $5,000 | 8.89 | 1.78 |
| Jean Segura | TEX | $3,800 | 8.49 | 2.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozzie Albies | NYM | $2,200 | 6.36 | 2.89 |
| Tim Anderson | MIN | $2,900 | 7.92 | 2.73 |
| Jorge Polanco | OAK | $2,500 | 6.18 | 2.47 |
| Kelby Tomlinson | SF | $2,800 | 6.73 | 2.40 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,400 | 12.39 | 2.29 |
| Adrián Béltre | TOR | $4,000 | 9.28 | 2.32 |
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $4,600 | 9.03 | 1.96 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,800 | 8.88 | 1.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Chapman | SEA | $2,300 | 6.24 | 2.71 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $3,300 | 8.27 | 2.50 |
| Cliff Pennington | MIL | $2,200 | 5.40 | 2.45 |
| Kelby Tomlinson | SF | $2,800 | 6.73 | 2.40 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,200 | 12.34 | 2.37 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,300 | 11.82 | 2.23 |
| Andrew McCutchen | LAD | $5,400 | 10.59 | 1.96 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $4,700 | 10.54 | 2.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaycob Brugman | SEA | $2,000 | 5.30 | 2.65 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $3,500 | 9.20 | 2.63 |
| Kole Calhoun | MIL | $2,700 | 7.06 | 2.61 |
| José Bautista | KC | $2,900 | 7.28 | 2.51 |
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.