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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 | Charlie Morton |
| C | Chris Gimenez |
| 1B | Mark Reynolds |
| 2B | Drew Robinson |
| SS | Pat Valaika |
| 3B | Nicholas Castellanos |
| OF One | Jarrett Parker |
| OF Two | Dusty Coleman |
| OF Three | Derek Fisher |
| Salary | $28,900 |
| Expected Points | 110.23 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerrit Cole | LAD | $9,600 | 39.62 | 4.13 |
| Charlie Morton | PIT | $8,300 | 37.30 | 4.49 |
| Drew Pomeranz | BOS | $8,600 | 37.01 | 4.30 |
| Rich Hill | STL | $9,200 | 35.97 | 3.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Morton | PIT | $8,300 | 37.30 | 4.49 |
| Tyler Skaggs | MIL | $7,200 | 31.57 | 4.38 |
| Drew Pomeranz | BOS | $8,600 | 37.01 | 4.30 |
| Cole Hamels | TOR | $8,400 | 35.78 | 4.26 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $3,500 | 12.10 | 3.46 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $3,500 | 11.35 | 3.24 |
| Jonathan Lucroy | TB | $3,300 | 10.43 | 3.16 |
| Russell Martin | KC | $3,200 | 10.04 | 3.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Gimenez | OAK | $2,000 | 8.78 | 4.39 |
| James McCann | CHW | $2,400 | 9.87 | 4.11 |
| Alex Avila | ATL | $2,100 | 8.52 | 4.06 |
| Alex Avila | ATL | $2,100 | 8.52 | 4.06 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Reynolds | TB | $4,100 | 14.36 | 3.50 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,500 | 14.33 | 3.18 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $3,900 | 13.49 | 3.46 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $3,900 | 13.49 | 3.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Zimmerman | CHC | $3,000 | 10.93 | 3.64 |
| José Abreu | MIN | $3,500 | 12.57 | 3.59 |
| Miguel Cabrera | CHW | $3,500 | 12.28 | 3.51 |
| Wil Myers | SD | $2,700 | 9.49 | 3.51 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,400 | 14.24 | 3.24 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $3,600 | 13.32 | 3.70 |
| Jonathan Schoop | BAL | $3,900 | 13.00 | 3.33 |
| César Hernández | HOU | $3,800 | 12.47 | 3.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Robinson | TOR | $2,000 | 9.33 | 4.66 |
| Drew Robinson | TOR | $2,000 | 9.33 | 4.66 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $3,100 | 12.15 | 3.92 |
| Carlos Asuaje | SD | $2,100 | 8.13 | 3.87 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $3,700 | 12.58 | 3.40 |
| Corey Seager | STL | $3,700 | 12.41 | 3.35 |
| Pat Valaika | TB | $2,900 | 12.20 | 4.21 |
| Pat Valaika | TB | $2,900 | 12.20 | 4.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pat Valaika | TB | $2,900 | 12.20 | 4.21 |
| Pat Valaika | TB | $2,900 | 12.20 | 4.21 |
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $2,900 | 10.57 | 3.64 |
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $2,900 | 10.57 | 3.64 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,700 | 16.43 | 3.50 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $3,900 | 13.49 | 3.46 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $3,900 | 13.49 | 3.46 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,000 | 13.06 | 3.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicholas Castellanos | CHW | $2,600 | 11.30 | 4.34 |
| Yangervis Solarte | SD | $2,300 | 9.63 | 4.18 |
| Brock Holt | BOS | $2,500 | 9.86 | 3.94 |
| Brock Holt | BOS | $2,500 | 9.86 | 3.94 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $4,900 | 15.38 | 3.14 |
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $4,600 | 14.96 | 3.25 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $4,400 | 14.50 | 3.30 |
| Justin Upton | CHW | $4,100 | 14.05 | 3.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jarrett Parker | SF | $2,300 | 9.84 | 4.28 |
| Dusty Coleman | SD | $2,000 | 8.51 | 4.25 |
| Jesse Winker | PHI | $2,500 | 10.40 | 4.16 |
| Nicky Delmonico | MIN | $2,400 | 9.74 | 4.06 |
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.