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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 | Ariel Miranda |
| C | Chris Gimenez |
| 1B | Victor Martinez |
| 2B | Tyler Saladino |
| SS | Dusty Coleman |
| 3B | Matt Chapman |
| OF One | Sean Rodríguez |
| OF Two | Ezequiel Carrera |
| OF Three | Mark Trumbo |
| Salary | $38,800 |
| Expected Points | 97.32 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | BOS | $14,200 | 33.95 | 2.39 |
| Corey Kluber | LAA | $13,500 | 32.94 | 2.44 |
| Max Scherzer | CHC | $13,700 | 21.19 | 1.55 |
| Kenta Maeda | STL | $8,300 | 20.75 | 2.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ariel Miranda | TEX | $6,100 | 15.77 | 2.58 |
| Kenta Maeda | STL | $8,300 | 20.75 | 2.50 |
| German Márquez | TB | $7,400 | 18.11 | 2.45 |
| Corey Kluber | LAA | $13,500 | 32.94 | 2.44 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Piña | CLE | $3,400 | 7.43 | 2.19 |
| Brian McCann | PIT | $3,500 | 7.34 | 2.10 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $3,100 | 7.21 | 2.33 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,000 | 6.64 | 1.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Gimenez | OAK | $2,100 | 5.85 | 2.78 |
| Martín Maldonado | MIL | $2,100 | 5.78 | 2.75 |
| James McCann | CHW | $2,300 | 5.84 | 2.54 |
| Francisco Cervelli | LAD | $2,600 | 6.48 | 2.49 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $5,400 | 11.03 | 2.04 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $5,500 | 10.88 | 1.98 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,700 | 10.57 | 2.25 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $4,200 | 10.29 | 2.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Martinez | CHW | $2,200 | 6.42 | 2.92 |
| Matt Olson | SEA | $2,600 | 7.21 | 2.77 |
| Ryder Jones | SF | $2,000 | 5.50 | 2.75 |
| José Abreu | MIN | $3,400 | 9.28 | 2.73 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $5,700 | 11.26 | 1.97 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $5,100 | 10.44 | 2.05 |
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $3,700 | 9.52 | 2.57 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $4,600 | 9.36 | 2.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Saladino | MIN | $2,300 | 6.15 | 2.67 |
| Josh Harrison | LAD | $3,200 | 8.23 | 2.57 |
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $3,700 | 9.52 | 2.57 |
| Brandon Phillips | NYM | $2,900 | 7.31 | 2.52 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | STL | $4,600 | 10.03 | 2.18 |
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $4,100 | 8.85 | 2.16 |
| Marwin González | PIT | $5,000 | 8.75 | 1.75 |
| Jean Segura | TEX | $4,700 | 8.40 | 1.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dusty Coleman | SD | $2,200 | 6.20 | 2.82 |
| Jordy Mercer | LAD | $2,400 | 6.42 | 2.68 |
| Tyler Saladino | MIN | $2,300 | 6.15 | 2.67 |
| Dansby Swanson | NYM | $2,100 | 5.28 | 2.51 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,200 | 10.64 | 2.05 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,700 | 10.57 | 2.25 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,600 | 9.64 | 2.10 |
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $4,600 | 9.56 | 2.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Chapman | SEA | $2,000 | 6.89 | 3.44 |
| Sean Rodríguez | LAD | $2,200 | 7.09 | 3.22 |
| Ryder Jones | SF | $2,000 | 5.50 | 2.75 |
| Josh Harrison | LAD | $3,200 | 8.23 | 2.57 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,700 | 11.89 | 2.09 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,700 | 11.59 | 2.03 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $5,400 | 11.03 | 2.04 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | ARZ | $5,600 | 10.57 | 1.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Rodríguez | LAD | $2,200 | 7.09 | 3.22 |
| Ezequiel Carrera | KC | $2,500 | 7.20 | 2.88 |
| Matt Olson | SEA | $2,600 | 7.21 | 2.77 |
| Mark Trumbo | BAL | $3,000 | 8.00 | 2.67 |
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.