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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 | Chris Sale |
| P Two | Corey Kluber |
| C | Mike Zunino |
| 1B | Luis Valbuena |
| 2B | Neil Walker |
| SS | Alcides Escobar |
| 3B | Miguel Gómez |
| OF One | Ryan Braun |
| OF Two | Albert Almora Jr. |
| OF Three | Daniel Descalso |
| Salary | $46,000 |
| Expected Points | 115.8 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | BOS | $12,600 | 34.21 | 2.71 |
| Corey Kluber | LAA | $12,400 | 30.25 | 2.44 |
| Dallas Keuchel | PIT | $11,000 | 23.03 | 2.09 |
| José Quintana | ATL | $10,500 | 19.25 | 1.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | BOS | $12,600 | 34.21 | 2.71 |
| Corey Kluber | LAA | $12,400 | 30.25 | 2.44 |
| Ariel Miranda | TEX | $6,500 | 15.32 | 2.36 |
| Parker Bridwell | MIL | $6,700 | 15.48 | 2.31 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $4,800 | 8.82 | 1.84 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,000 | 8.55 | 2.14 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,800 | 8.03 | 2.11 |
| Yadier Molina | WSH | $3,800 | 7.55 | 1.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevan Smith | MIN | $2,100 | 5.07 | 2.41 |
| Robinson Chirinos | TOR | $2,800 | 6.74 | 2.41 |
| Mike Zunino | TEX | $2,600 | 6.26 | 2.41 |
| Francisco Cervelli | LAD | $2,800 | 6.55 | 2.34 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Votto | PHI | $5,400 | 11.37 | 2.10 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,800 | 10.79 | 2.25 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $5,200 | 10.23 | 1.97 |
| Justin Smoak | KC | $4,600 | 9.70 | 2.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Valbuena | MIL | $2,300 | 7.00 | 3.04 |
| Sean Rodríguez | LAD | $2,700 | 7.26 | 2.69 |
| Eric Hosmer | NYY | $3,200 | 8.23 | 2.57 |
| Ryon Healy | SEA | $3,400 | 8.19 | 2.41 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $5,400 | 11.02 | 2.04 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $5,000 | 9.80 | 1.96 |
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $4,300 | 9.41 | 2.19 |
| Dee Gordon | ARZ | $4,500 | 8.81 | 1.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neil Walker | CIN | $2,600 | 7.76 | 2.98 |
| Sean Rodríguez | LAD | $2,700 | 7.26 | 2.69 |
| Tyler Saladino | MIN | $2,400 | 5.72 | 2.38 |
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $3,500 | 8.29 | 2.37 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $4,300 | 9.41 | 2.19 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $4,900 | 9.30 | 1.90 |
| Corey Seager | STL | $4,800 | 8.60 | 1.79 |
| Jean Segura | TEX | $4,100 | 8.32 | 2.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcides Escobar | NYY | $2,000 | 4.89 | 2.45 |
| Tyler Saladino | MIN | $2,400 | 5.72 | 2.38 |
| José Reyes | CIN | $2,800 | 6.46 | 2.31 |
| Asdrúbal Cabrera | CIN | $3,400 | 7.84 | 2.31 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,800 | 10.79 | 2.25 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,400 | 10.17 | 2.31 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $5,000 | 9.97 | 1.99 |
| Eduardo Núñez | BOS | $4,700 | 9.51 | 2.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Gómez | SF | $2,000 | 6.15 | 3.08 |
| Luis Valbuena | MIL | $2,300 | 7.00 | 3.04 |
| Matt Chapman | SEA | $2,500 | 7.13 | 2.85 |
| Jedd Gyorko | WSH | $2,700 | 7.29 | 2.70 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,600 | 11.77 | 2.10 |
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $5,300 | 11.35 | 2.14 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | ARZ | $5,500 | 11.23 | 2.04 |
| Andrew McCutchen | LAD | $4,700 | 10.70 | 2.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Braun | CLE | $3,900 | 10.31 | 2.64 |
| Albert Almora Jr. | ATL | $2,800 | 7.06 | 2.52 |
| Max Kepler | OAK | $3,000 | 7.44 | 2.48 |
| Billy Hamilton | PHI | $3,800 | 9.18 | 2.41 |
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.