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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 | Luis Severino |
| P Two | Doug Fister |
| C | Matt Wieters |
| 1B | Wil Myers |
| 2B | Brad Miller |
| SS | Alcides Escobar |
| 3B | Dusty Coleman |
| OF One | Shane Robinson |
| OF Two | Mark Canha |
| OF Three | Khris Davis |
| Salary | $35,000 |
| Expected Points | 84.94 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Severino | DET | $9,900 | 21.54 | 2.18 |
| Jimmy Nelson | CLE | $8,600 | 20.53 | 2.39 |
| Jeff Samardzija | SF | $8,500 | 19.61 | 2.31 |
| Jon Lester | ATL | $10,200 | 19.59 | 1.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doug Fister | BOS | $5,000 | 12.73 | 2.55 |
| Jimmy Nelson | CLE | $8,600 | 20.53 | 2.39 |
| José Ureña | ARZ | $6,000 | 14.11 | 2.35 |
| Jameson Taillon | LAD | $8,000 | 18.72 | 2.34 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,800 | 8.77 | 2.31 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $5,000 | 8.57 | 1.71 |
| Yadier Molina | WSH | $4,700 | 7.62 | 1.62 |
| Russell Martin | KC | $4,200 | 7.44 | 1.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Wieters | CHC | $2,100 | 6.16 | 2.93 |
| Chris Stewart | LAD | $2,000 | 5.30 | 2.65 |
| Manny Piña | CLE | $2,600 | 6.70 | 2.58 |
| Robinson Chirinos | TOR | $2,700 | 6.39 | 2.37 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $5,000 | 10.56 | 2.11 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $5,100 | 10.55 | 2.07 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,800 | 9.80 | 2.04 |
| Mark Reynolds | TB | $5,000 | 9.62 | 1.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wil Myers | SD | $2,900 | 7.91 | 2.73 |
| Wilmer Flores | CIN | $3,200 | 8.34 | 2.60 |
| Victor Martinez | CHW | $3,000 | 7.46 | 2.49 |
| Ryon Healy | SEA | $3,100 | 7.47 | 2.41 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $5,200 | 10.70 | 2.06 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $4,900 | 9.81 | 2.00 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,900 | 9.62 | 1.96 |
| César Hernández | HOU | $5,000 | 9.39 | 1.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Forsythe | STL | $2,900 | 7.30 | 2.52 |
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $2,900 | 7.07 | 2.44 |
| Wilmer Difo | CHC | $2,800 | 6.76 | 2.41 |
| Eric Sogard | CLE | $2,600 | 6.12 | 2.35 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $4,700 | 8.72 | 1.86 |
| Freddy Galvis | HOU | $3,900 | 8.66 | 2.22 |
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $4,600 | 8.56 | 1.86 |
| Corey Seager | STL | $4,400 | 8.45 | 1.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcides Escobar | NYY | $2,300 | 5.88 | 2.56 |
| José Reyes | CIN | $3,000 | 7.68 | 2.56 |
| Marcus Semien | SEA | $3,200 | 7.84 | 2.45 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $3,400 | 8.26 | 2.43 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,200 | 11.97 | 2.30 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $5,000 | 10.56 | 2.11 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,400 | 10.21 | 2.32 |
| Eduardo Núñez | BOS | $5,100 | 9.92 | 1.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dusty Coleman | SD | $2,000 | 6.93 | 3.47 |
| Matt Chapman | SEA | $2,600 | 7.39 | 2.84 |
| Nicky Delmonico | MIN | $3,100 | 8.64 | 2.79 |
| Justin Turner | STL | $3,600 | 9.42 | 2.62 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,400 | 12.00 | 2.22 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,500 | 11.13 | 2.02 |
| Andrew McCutchen | LAD | $5,200 | 10.83 | 2.08 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | ARZ | $5,300 | 10.70 | 2.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shane Robinson | MIL | $2,000 | 5.93 | 2.96 |
| Mark Canha | SEA | $2,500 | 7.11 | 2.84 |
| José Bautista | KC | $2,900 | 8.18 | 2.82 |
| Nicky Delmonico | MIN | $3,100 | 8.64 | 2.79 |
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.