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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 Archer |
| P Two | Tyler Glasnow |
| C | Manny Piña |
| 1B | Lucas Duda |
| 2B | Yoán Moncada |
| SS | Matt Reynolds |
| 3B | Matt Reynolds |
| OF One | Nicky Delmonico |
| OF Two | Chris Taylor |
| OF Three | Hyun Soo Kim |
| Salary | $47,300 |
| Expected Points | 86.1 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Carrasco | LAA | $11,700 | 24.23 | 0.00 |
| Aaron Nola | HOU | $11,400 | 23.28 | 0.00 |
| Lance Lynn | WSH | $7,400 | 21.07 | 0.00 |
| Jimmy Nelson | CLE | $11,000 | 20.30 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | NYM | $4,800 | 5.18 | 1.08 |
| Homer Bailey | PHI | $6,200 | 9.72 | 0.00 |
| Lucas Giolito | MIN | $6,100 | 11.47 | 0.00 |
| Kyle Gibson | OAK | $6,000 | 10.50 | 0.00 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,800 | 9.15 | 0.00 |
| Manny Piña | CLE | $3,400 | 7.45 | 2.19 |
| Tyler Flowers | NYM | $3,800 | 6.76 | 0.00 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,700 | 6.55 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Piña | CLE | $3,400 | 7.45 | 2.19 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,800 | 9.15 | 0.00 |
| Jason Castro | OAK | $3,000 | 5.71 | 0.00 |
| Omar Narváez | MIN | $3,000 | 4.74 | 0.00 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $5,200 | 10.09 | 0.00 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $5,000 | 9.49 | 0.00 |
| José Abreu | MIN | $4,800 | 9.26 | 0.00 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | LAA | $5,100 | 9.04 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryder Jones | SF | $2,400 | 5.30 | 0.00 |
| Albert Pujols | MIL | $3,500 | 6.67 | 0.00 |
| Mitch Moreland | BOS | $3,500 | 5.59 | 0.00 |
| Adam Lind | CHC | $3,600 | 6.41 | 0.00 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Taylor | STL | $4,900 | 10.47 | 2.14 |
| Jonathan Schoop | BAL | $4,700 | 9.60 | 0.00 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $5,300 | 9.15 | 0.00 |
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $4,900 | 8.93 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yoán Moncada | MIN | $3,500 | 8.28 | 2.37 |
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $3,000 | 7.06 | 2.35 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $4,900 | 10.47 | 2.14 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $4,800 | 5.18 | 1.08 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,600 | 8.87 | 0.00 |
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $4,200 | 8.40 | 0.00 |
| Tim Beckham | BAL | $4,700 | 8.37 | 0.00 |
| Pat Valaika | TB | $3,200 | 8.29 | 2.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Reynolds | CIN | $2,500 | 8.19 | 3.28 |
| Pat Valaika | TB | $3,200 | 8.29 | 2.59 |
| Tim Anderson | MIN | $3,400 | 6.59 | 1.94 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $4,900 | 8.17 | 0.00 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $5,000 | 9.78 | 0.00 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $5,500 | 9.71 | 0.00 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,900 | 8.34 | 0.00 |
| Matt Reynolds | CIN | $2,500 | 8.19 | 3.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Reynolds | CIN | $2,500 | 8.19 | 3.28 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $4,800 | 5.18 | 1.08 |
| Cory Spangenberg | SD | $3,500 | 7.19 | 0.00 |
| Wilmer Flores | CIN | $3,600 | 6.57 | 0.00 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,600 | 10.59 | 0.00 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $5,200 | 10.52 | 0.00 |
| Nicky Delmonico | MIN | $3,900 | 10.51 | 2.69 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $4,900 | 10.47 | 2.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicky Delmonico | MIN | $3,900 | 10.51 | 2.69 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $4,900 | 10.47 | 2.14 |
| Ben Gamel | TEX | $3,400 | 6.94 | 2.04 |
| Hyun Soo Kim | HOU | $3,000 | 4.84 | 1.61 |
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.