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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 | José Quintana |
| P Two | Adam Conley |
| C | Devin Mesoraco |
| 1B | Matt Olson |
| 2B | Brandon Phillips |
| SS | Asdrúbal Cabrera |
| 3B | Matt Chapman |
| OF One | Matt Olson |
| OF Two | José Pirela |
| OF Three | Alex Gordon |
| Salary | $38,500 |
| Expected Points | 87.82 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Quintana | ATL | $11,600 | 22.15 | 1.91 |
| Kevin Gausman | BAL | $8,500 | 17.01 | 2.00 |
| Michael Fulmer | CHW | $7,900 | 16.25 | 2.06 |
| Collin McHugh | PIT | $8,300 | 16.01 | 1.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Conley | ARZ | $5,800 | 15.42 | 2.66 |
| Jharel Cotton | SEA | $5,500 | 12.35 | 2.25 |
| Luis Cessa | DET | $5,400 | 11.52 | 2.13 |
| Michael Fulmer | CHW | $7,900 | 16.25 | 2.06 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,500 | 9.00 | 2.00 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,600 | 8.56 | 2.38 |
| Jonathan Lucroy | TB | $3,500 | 8.25 | 2.36 |
| Kurt Suzuki | NYM | $3,400 | 7.70 | 2.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Mesoraco | PHI | $2,100 | 5.57 | 2.65 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,600 | 8.56 | 2.38 |
| Jonathan Lucroy | TB | $3,500 | 8.25 | 2.36 |
| John Hicks | CHW | $3,200 | 7.54 | 2.36 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $5,600 | 11.60 | 2.07 |
| Mark Reynolds | TB | $4,300 | 10.35 | 2.41 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,700 | 9.95 | 2.12 |
| Joey Gallo | TOR | $4,800 | 8.83 | 1.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | SEA | $2,700 | 7.90 | 2.93 |
| Chris Davis | BAL | $2,900 | 7.81 | 2.69 |
| Mark Reynolds | TB | $4,300 | 10.35 | 2.41 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,600 | 8.56 | 2.38 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $5,600 | 9.79 | 1.75 |
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $3,800 | 9.23 | 2.43 |
| Brandon Phillips | NYM | $3,500 | 9.13 | 2.61 |
| Jonathan Schoop | BAL | $3,800 | 9.09 | 2.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Phillips | NYM | $3,500 | 9.13 | 2.61 |
| Asdrúbal Cabrera | CIN | $3,100 | 8.07 | 2.60 |
| Jason Kipnis | LAA | $3,300 | 8.33 | 2.52 |
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $3,800 | 9.23 | 2.43 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pat Valaika | TB | $4,000 | 9.77 | 2.44 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,300 | 8.80 | 2.05 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $4,800 | 8.55 | 1.78 |
| Jean Segura | TEX | $4,700 | 8.29 | 1.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asdrúbal Cabrera | CIN | $3,100 | 8.07 | 2.60 |
| Pat Valaika | TB | $4,000 | 9.77 | 2.44 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $3,400 | 8.18 | 2.40 |
| Ryan Goins | KC | $2,500 | 5.65 | 2.26 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $5,600 | 11.60 | 2.07 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,900 | 10.45 | 2.13 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,200 | 9.75 | 2.32 |
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $4,500 | 9.28 | 2.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Chapman | SEA | $2,000 | 7.12 | 3.56 |
| Drew Robinson | TOR | $2,400 | 6.04 | 2.52 |
| Maikel Franco | HOU | $3,000 | 7.38 | 2.46 |
| Tommy La Stella | ATL | $2,800 | 6.56 | 2.34 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,800 | 12.35 | 2.13 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | ARZ | $5,700 | 12.00 | 2.11 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $5,100 | 10.76 | 2.11 |
| Justin Upton | CHW | $4,500 | 10.05 | 2.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | SEA | $2,700 | 7.90 | 2.93 |
| José Pirela | SD | $2,800 | 7.22 | 2.58 |
| Drew Robinson | TOR | $2,400 | 6.04 | 2.52 |
| Carlos González | TB | $3,400 | 8.40 | 2.47 |
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.