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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 | Yu Darvish |
| P Two | Jaime García |
| C | Cameron Rupp |
| 1B | Ryder Jones |
| 2B | Kaleb Cowart |
| SS | Dusty Coleman |
| 3B | Ryder Jones |
| OF One | Nicky Delmonico |
| OF Two | Ben Gamel |
| OF Three | Jarrett Parker |
| Salary | $38,500 |
| Expected Points | 90.62 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yu Darvish | STL | $13,700 | 28.93 | 2.11 |
| Carlos Carrasco | LAA | $11,100 | 22.97 | 2.07 |
| Jimmy Nelson | CLE | $9,900 | 22.23 | 2.24 |
| Gerrit Cole | LAD | $11,800 | 21.58 | 1.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaime García | DET | $5,800 | 15.01 | 2.59 |
| Lance Lynn | WSH | $6,300 | 14.92 | 2.37 |
| Jimmy Nelson | CLE | $9,900 | 22.23 | 2.24 |
| Tanner Roark | CHC | $7,200 | 15.90 | 2.21 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $5,000 | 9.51 | 1.90 |
| Yadier Molina | WSH | $3,700 | 7.75 | 2.09 |
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $3,600 | 7.45 | 2.07 |
| Jonathan Lucroy | TB | $3,800 | 7.18 | 1.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Rupp | HOU | $2,600 | 6.56 | 2.52 |
| Chris Stewart | LAD | $2,000 | 4.64 | 2.32 |
| John Hicks | CHW | $3,100 | 6.90 | 2.23 |
| Juan Graterol | MIL | $2,300 | 5.07 | 2.20 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $5,500 | 11.34 | 2.06 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,900 | 10.88 | 2.22 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | LAA | $5,300 | 10.25 | 1.93 |
| Joey Gallo | TOR | $4,600 | 10.17 | 2.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryder Jones | SF | $2,000 | 5.90 | 2.95 |
| Luis Valbuena | MIL | $2,700 | 6.90 | 2.55 |
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $3,300 | 8.27 | 2.50 |
| Ryon Healy | SEA | $3,400 | 8.23 | 2.42 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $5,500 | 10.68 | 1.94 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $5,200 | 9.51 | 1.83 |
| Jonathan Schoop | BAL | $4,100 | 9.37 | 2.28 |
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $4,400 | 9.31 | 2.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaleb Cowart | MIL | $2,000 | 5.94 | 2.97 |
| Darwin Barney | KC | $2,000 | 4.88 | 2.44 |
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $2,700 | 6.50 | 2.41 |
| Ben Zobrist | ATL | $3,000 | 7.17 | 2.39 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $5,400 | 9.94 | 1.84 |
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $4,400 | 9.31 | 2.11 |
| Tim Beckham | BAL | $4,500 | 9.15 | 2.03 |
| Jean Segura | TEX | $4,600 | 8.86 | 1.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dusty Coleman | SD | $2,200 | 7.01 | 3.18 |
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $3,400 | 7.81 | 2.30 |
| Amed Rosario | CIN | $3,100 | 7.10 | 2.29 |
| Ronald Torreyes | DET | $2,400 | 5.45 | 2.27 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $5,500 | 11.34 | 2.06 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $5,600 | 10.88 | 1.94 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,300 | 10.24 | 1.93 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $5,400 | 10.23 | 1.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryder Jones | SF | $2,000 | 5.90 | 2.95 |
| Luis Valbuena | MIL | $2,700 | 6.90 | 2.55 |
| Darwin Barney | KC | $2,000 | 4.88 | 2.44 |
| Ryon Healy | SEA | $3,400 | 8.23 | 2.42 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giancarlo Stanton | ARZ | $5,800 | 13.23 | 2.28 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,700 | 12.11 | 2.12 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,700 | 10.40 | 1.82 |
| Justin Upton | CHW | $4,700 | 10.31 | 2.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicky Delmonico | MIN | $2,200 | 7.74 | 3.52 |
| Ben Gamel | TEX | $2,900 | 7.20 | 2.48 |
| Jarrett Parker | SF | $3,100 | 7.44 | 2.40 |
| Ben Zobrist | ATL | $3,000 | 7.17 | 2.39 |
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.