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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 | Luis Severino |
| C | Gary Sánchez |
| 1B | Freddie Freeman |
| 2B | Alen Hanson |
| SS | Francisco Lindor |
| 3B | Nolan Arenado |
| OF One | Nicky Delmonico |
| OF Two | Hyun Soo Kim |
| OF Three | Adam Lind |
| Salary | $34,800 |
| Expected Points | 121.91 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Severino | DET | $9,400 | 41.41 | 4.41 |
| Aaron Nola | HOU | $9,900 | 41.16 | 4.16 |
| Carlos Carrasco | LAA | $9,600 | 38.99 | 4.06 |
| Jeff Samardzija | SF | $8,900 | 37.29 | 4.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Severino | DET | $9,400 | 41.41 | 4.41 |
| Jeff Samardzija | SF | $8,900 | 37.29 | 4.19 |
| Aaron Nola | HOU | $9,900 | 41.16 | 4.16 |
| Carlos Carrasco | LAA | $9,600 | 38.99 | 4.06 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,100 | 13.07 | 3.19 |
| Tyler Flowers | NYM | $3,400 | 10.44 | 3.07 |
| Jonathan Lucroy | TB | $3,100 | 9.45 | 3.05 |
| Alex Avila | ATL | $2,300 | 8.78 | 3.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Avila | ATL | $2,300 | 8.78 | 3.82 |
| Alex Avila | ATL | $2,300 | 8.78 | 3.82 |
| Brett Nicholas | TOR | $2,300 | 8.17 | 3.55 |
| Yan Gomes | LAA | $2,100 | 7.45 | 3.55 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,300 | 15.03 | 3.50 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,300 | 15.03 | 3.50 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | LAA | $4,000 | 14.53 | 3.63 |
| Joey Gallo | TOR | $3,800 | 13.78 | 3.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edwin Encarnacion | LAA | $4,000 | 14.53 | 3.63 |
| Joey Gallo | TOR | $3,800 | 13.78 | 3.63 |
| Joey Gallo | TOR | $3,800 | 13.78 | 3.63 |
| José Abreu | MIN | $3,100 | 10.97 | 3.54 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,200 | 13.78 | 3.28 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $3,300 | 11.75 | 3.56 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $3,200 | 11.52 | 3.60 |
| Brandon Phillips | NYM | $3,400 | 11.49 | 3.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alen Hanson | MIN | $2,000 | 8.27 | 4.13 |
| Alen Hanson | MIN | $2,000 | 8.27 | 4.13 |
| Jason Kipnis | LAA | $2,600 | 10.60 | 4.08 |
| Drew Robinson | TOR | $2,200 | 8.79 | 3.99 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $3,600 | 12.41 | 3.45 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $3,300 | 11.55 | 3.50 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $3,800 | 11.29 | 2.97 |
| Marwin González | PIT | $3,300 | 10.81 | 3.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $3,300 | 11.55 | 3.50 |
| José Peraza | PHI | $2,500 | 8.65 | 3.46 |
| José Peraza | PHI | $2,500 | 8.65 | 3.46 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $3,600 | 12.41 | 3.45 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,500 | 15.20 | 3.38 |
| Adrián Béltre | TOR | $4,300 | 12.35 | 2.87 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $3,700 | 12.32 | 3.33 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,300 | 12.14 | 2.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan McMahon | TB | $2,000 | 7.16 | 3.58 |
| Pablo Sandoval | SF | $2,000 | 7.05 | 3.53 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,500 | 15.20 | 3.38 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $3,700 | 12.32 | 3.33 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $4,900 | 16.03 | 3.27 |
| George Springer | PIT | $4,000 | 14.51 | 3.63 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $4,300 | 13.63 | 3.17 |
| Jay Bruce | LAA | $3,400 | 13.31 | 3.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicky Delmonico | MIN | $2,400 | 11.43 | 4.76 |
| Hyun Soo Kim | HOU | $2,000 | 8.37 | 4.19 |
| Ezequiel Carrera | KC | $2,000 | 8.36 | 4.18 |
| Howie Kendrick | CHC | $2,600 | 10.69 | 4.11 |
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.