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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 | Wilson Ramos |
| 1B | Freddie Freeman |
| 2B | Eduardo Núñez |
| SS | Amed Rosario |
| 3B | Pablo Sandoval |
| OF One | Brandon Guyer |
| OF Two | Nicky Delmonico |
| OF Three | Howie Kendrick |
| Salary | $33,100 |
| Expected Points | 129.95 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | BOS | $11,500 | 56.11 | 4.88 |
| José Quintana | ATL | $8,700 | 38.75 | 4.45 |
| Stephen Strasburg | CHC | $10,400 | 37.28 | 3.58 |
| Kevin Gausman | BAL | $8,800 | 34.47 | 3.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | BOS | $11,500 | 56.11 | 4.88 |
| José Quintana | ATL | $8,700 | 38.75 | 4.45 |
| Jason Vargas | NYY | $7,100 | 30.50 | 4.30 |
| Collin McHugh | PIT | $7,800 | 32.98 | 4.23 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,000 | 9.67 | 3.22 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,000 | 9.67 | 3.22 |
| Robinson Chirinos | TOR | $2,700 | 9.61 | 3.56 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $2,900 | 9.58 | 3.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Rupp | HOU | $2,300 | 9.16 | 3.98 |
| Kevan Smith | MIN | $2,100 | 8.18 | 3.89 |
| Mike Zunino | TEX | $2,400 | 9.01 | 3.75 |
| Robinson Chirinos | TOR | $2,700 | 9.61 | 3.56 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,300 | 14.78 | 3.44 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,100 | 14.65 | 3.57 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,100 | 14.65 | 3.57 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $4,400 | 14.49 | 3.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Abreu | MIN | $3,500 | 13.42 | 3.83 |
| Adrián González | STL | $2,400 | 9.09 | 3.79 |
| Hanley Ramirez | BOS | $3,100 | 11.51 | 3.71 |
| Mike Napoli | TOR | $2,900 | 10.59 | 3.65 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,200 | 13.17 | 3.13 |
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $3,800 | 11.94 | 3.14 |
| Neil Walker | CLE | $4,200 | 11.88 | 2.83 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $3,900 | 11.25 | 2.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Phillips | NYM | $2,600 | 9.78 | 3.76 |
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $2,900 | 10.74 | 3.70 |
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $2,900 | 10.74 | 3.70 |
| Chase Utley | STL | $2,300 | 8.46 | 3.68 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | STL | $3,800 | 12.54 | 3.30 |
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $3,500 | 11.71 | 3.35 |
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $3,500 | 11.71 | 3.35 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $3,800 | 11.43 | 3.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amed Rosario | CIN | $2,300 | 9.04 | 3.93 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $2,500 | 8.79 | 3.51 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $2,900 | 10.19 | 3.51 |
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $3,500 | 11.71 | 3.35 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,500 | 14.10 | 3.13 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $4,200 | 13.44 | 3.20 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,200 | 13.08 | 3.11 |
| Adrián Béltre | TOR | $4,400 | 12.75 | 2.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pablo Sandoval | SF | $2,000 | 8.58 | 4.29 |
| Tyler Saladino | MIN | $2,100 | 8.64 | 4.11 |
| Tyler Saladino | MIN | $2,100 | 8.64 | 4.11 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $3,300 | 12.54 | 3.80 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,000 | 16.43 | 3.29 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | ARZ | $5,300 | 15.89 | 3.00 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $4,700 | 14.33 | 3.05 |
| Ryan Braun | CLE | $4,600 | 14.08 | 3.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Guyer | LAA | $2,200 | 8.98 | 4.08 |
| Nicky Delmonico | MIN | $2,600 | 10.54 | 4.05 |
| Jarrett Parker | SF | $2,500 | 10.07 | 4.03 |
| Brandon Moss | NYY | $2,000 | 7.97 | 3.99 |
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.