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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 | Gerrit Cole |
| P Two | Charlie Morton |
| C | Chris Gimenez |
| 1B | Matt Carpenter |
| 2B | Drew Robinson |
| SS | Brandon Crawford |
| 3B | Matt Chapman |
| OF One | Drew Robinson |
| OF Two | Denard Span |
| OF Three | Nicky Delmonico |
| Salary | $42,000 |
| Expected Points | 93.38 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerrit Cole | LAD | $11,000 | 22.19 | 2.02 |
| Rich Hill | STL | $12,000 | 21.47 | 1.79 |
| Charlie Morton | PIT | $9,500 | 20.64 | 2.17 |
| Drew Pomeranz | BOS | $9,000 | 20.61 | 2.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Pomeranz | BOS | $9,000 | 20.61 | 2.29 |
| Cole Hamels | TOR | $8,600 | 19.50 | 2.27 |
| Lance Lynn | WSH | $8,100 | 18.12 | 2.24 |
| Paul Blackburn | SEA | $5,600 | 12.31 | 2.20 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $5,100 | 9.23 | 1.81 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $5,100 | 8.76 | 1.72 |
| Jonathan Lucroy | TB | $4,400 | 8.05 | 1.83 |
| James McCann | CHW | $4,300 | 7.65 | 1.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Gimenez | OAK | $2,400 | 6.68 | 2.78 |
| René Rivera | CIN | $2,000 | 5.41 | 2.71 |
| Francisco Cervelli | LAD | $2,200 | 5.81 | 2.64 |
| Matt Wieters | CHC | $2,300 | 5.96 | 2.59 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Reynolds | TB | $5,000 | 10.94 | 2.19 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $5,200 | 10.73 | 2.06 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,900 | 10.37 | 2.12 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,900 | 10.37 | 2.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Valbuena | MIL | $2,600 | 6.69 | 2.57 |
| Wil Myers | SD | $2,900 | 7.33 | 2.53 |
| Wilmer Flores | CIN | $3,100 | 7.59 | 2.45 |
| Ryon Healy | SEA | $3,400 | 8.26 | 2.43 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $5,200 | 10.94 | 2.10 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,600 | 10.30 | 2.24 |
| Jonathan Schoop | BAL | $5,100 | 9.99 | 1.96 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $4,700 | 9.82 | 2.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Robinson | TOR | $2,400 | 6.90 | 2.88 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $3,600 | 9.31 | 2.59 |
| Kaleb Cowart | MIL | $2,000 | 5.14 | 2.57 |
| Neil Walker | CIN | $2,600 | 6.67 | 2.57 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | STL | $4,600 | 9.87 | 2.14 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $4,700 | 9.75 | 2.07 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $5,000 | 9.31 | 1.86 |
| Pat Valaika | TB | $4,100 | 9.07 | 2.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $2,800 | 7.31 | 2.61 |
| Jorge Polanco | OAK | $2,300 | 5.53 | 2.40 |
| Amed Rosario | CIN | $2,800 | 6.65 | 2.38 |
| Tim Anderson | MIN | $2,900 | 6.68 | 2.30 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,400 | 12.52 | 2.32 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,900 | 10.37 | 2.12 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,900 | 10.37 | 2.12 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,900 | 10.01 | 2.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Chapman | SEA | $2,100 | 6.62 | 3.15 |
| Dusty Coleman | SD | $2,000 | 6.16 | 3.08 |
| Ryder Jones | SF | $2,000 | 5.54 | 2.77 |
| Ryder Jones | SF | $2,000 | 5.54 | 2.77 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,400 | 12.07 | 2.23 |
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $4,800 | 11.63 | 2.42 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,300 | 11.05 | 2.08 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,200 | 11.01 | 2.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Robinson | TOR | $2,400 | 6.90 | 2.88 |
| Denard Span | SF | $2,900 | 7.80 | 2.69 |
| José Bautista | KC | $3,000 | 8.03 | 2.68 |
| Jarrett Parker | SF | $2,900 | 7.58 | 2.61 |
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.