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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 | Chris Sale |
| C | Robinson Chirinos |
| 1B | Jesús Aguilar |
| 2B | Scooter Gennett |
| SS | Jordy Mercer |
| 3B | Luis Valbuena |
| OF One | Albert Almora Jr. |
| OF Two | Dusty Coleman |
| OF Three | Joc Pederson |
| Salary | $28,900 |
| Expected Points | 123.19 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | BOS | $11,400 | 56.91 | 4.99 |
| Corey Kluber | LAA | $11,700 | 50.09 | 4.28 |
| Dallas Keuchel | PIT | $8,800 | 40.54 | 4.61 |
| José Quintana | ATL | $8,600 | 34.96 | 4.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | BOS | $11,400 | 56.91 | 4.99 |
| Dallas Keuchel | PIT | $8,800 | 40.54 | 4.61 |
| Chad Kuhl | LAD | $6,300 | 28.45 | 4.52 |
| Sal Romano | PHI | $5,700 | 25.30 | 4.44 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $3,700 | 11.51 | 3.11 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $3,300 | 11.33 | 3.43 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,400 | 10.39 | 3.06 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,400 | 10.39 | 3.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robinson Chirinos | TOR | $2,100 | 9.03 | 4.30 |
| Mike Zunino | TEX | $2,100 | 8.32 | 3.96 |
| Tucker Barnhart | PHI | $2,200 | 7.92 | 3.60 |
| Martín Maldonado | MIL | $2,000 | 7.01 | 3.50 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,300 | 15.02 | 3.49 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $3,900 | 14.32 | 3.67 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $3,900 | 14.32 | 3.67 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $3,900 | 13.55 | 3.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesús Aguilar | CLE | $2,300 | 9.65 | 4.20 |
| Mark Reynolds | TB | $2,500 | 9.46 | 3.78 |
| Garrett Cooper | DET | $2,200 | 8.13 | 3.69 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $3,900 | 14.32 | 3.67 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,200 | 14.30 | 3.40 |
| Eduardo Núñez | BOS | $3,700 | 12.34 | 3.33 |
| Eduardo Núñez | BOS | $3,700 | 12.34 | 3.33 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $3,700 | 11.39 | 3.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $2,400 | 10.66 | 4.44 |
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $2,400 | 10.66 | 4.44 |
| Brandon Phillips | NYM | $2,700 | 10.53 | 3.90 |
| Yangervis Solarte | SD | $2,500 | 9.50 | 3.80 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $3,800 | 12.12 | 3.19 |
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $3,200 | 11.86 | 3.70 |
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $3,200 | 11.86 | 3.70 |
| Marwin González | PIT | $3,300 | 11.39 | 3.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordy Mercer | LAD | $2,100 | 8.55 | 4.07 |
| Tim Anderson | MIN | $2,400 | 9.06 | 3.78 |
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $3,200 | 11.86 | 3.70 |
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $3,200 | 11.86 | 3.70 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $3,800 | 13.25 | 3.49 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,000 | 13.03 | 3.26 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $3,700 | 12.57 | 3.40 |
| Adrián Béltre | TOR | $4,000 | 12.01 | 3.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Valbuena | MIL | $2,100 | 9.13 | 4.35 |
| Luis Valbuena | MIL | $2,100 | 9.13 | 4.35 |
| Asdrúbal Cabrera | CIN | $2,700 | 10.31 | 3.82 |
| Asdrúbal Cabrera | CIN | $2,700 | 10.31 | 3.82 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,100 | 15.53 | 3.05 |
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $4,800 | 15.04 | 3.13 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | ARZ | $4,700 | 14.77 | 3.14 |
| Andrew McCutchen | LAD | $3,900 | 14.29 | 3.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albert Almora Jr. | ATL | $2,000 | 9.11 | 4.55 |
| Dusty Coleman | SD | $2,000 | 8.74 | 4.37 |
| Adam Lind | CHC | $2,200 | 9.46 | 4.30 |
| José Martínez | WSH | $2,600 | 10.55 | 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.