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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 Sale |
| P Two | James Paxton |
| C | Buster Posey |
| 1B | Mark Trumbo |
| 2B | Neil Walker |
| SS | Eduardo Núñez |
| 3B | Eduardo Núñez |
| OF One | Mark Trumbo |
| OF Two | A.J. Pollock |
| OF Three | Corey Dickerson |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 105.6 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | BOS | $11,200 | 23.81 | 2.13 |
| Rich Hill | STL | $10,800 | 22.62 | 2.09 |
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $10,600 | 20.95 | 1.98 |
| Tanner Roark | CHC | $8,200 | 19.21 | 2.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Chatwood | TB | $5,900 | 15.47 | 2.62 |
| James Paxton | TEX | $6,900 | 17.73 | 2.57 |
| Garrett Richards | MIL | $7,100 | 17.78 | 2.50 |
| Tanner Roark | CHC | $8,200 | 19.21 | 2.34 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buster Posey | SF | $4,100 | 8.71 | 2.12 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,400 | 7.88 | 1.79 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $3,600 | 7.41 | 2.06 |
| Jonathan Lucroy | TOR | $4,000 | 7.29 | 1.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandy León | BOS | $3,000 | 6.37 | 2.12 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $4,100 | 8.71 | 2.12 |
| Kurt Suzuki | NYM | $2,200 | 4.56 | 2.07 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $3,600 | 7.41 | 2.06 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,900 | 10.66 | 2.18 |
| Edwin Encarnación | LAA | $4,800 | 9.76 | 2.03 |
| Mark Trumbo | BAL | $4,400 | 9.71 | 2.21 |
| Hanley Ramírez | BOS | $4,700 | 9.23 | 1.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Bird | DET | $3,100 | 7.03 | 2.27 |
| Adrián González | STL | $3,800 | 8.45 | 2.22 |
| Mark Trumbo | BAL | $4,400 | 9.71 | 2.21 |
| Brandon Belt | SF | $4,000 | 8.77 | 2.19 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $5,000 | 9.09 | 1.82 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,500 | 8.68 | 1.93 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,800 | 8.68 | 1.81 |
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $4,400 | 8.54 | 1.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neil Walker | CIN | $3,600 | 7.35 | 2.04 |
| Anthony Rendón | CHC | $3,900 | 7.91 | 2.03 |
| Jed Lowrie | SEA | $2,700 | 5.43 | 2.01 |
| Dustin Pedroia | BOS | $4,200 | 8.41 | 2.00 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eduardo Núñez | SF | $4,000 | 11.38 | 2.85 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $5,000 | 10.62 | 2.12 |
| Corey Seager | STL | $4,500 | 9.45 | 2.10 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $5,100 | 9.20 | 1.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eduardo Núñez | SF | $4,000 | 11.38 | 2.85 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $3,700 | 8.51 | 2.30 |
| Andrelton Simmons | MIL | $2,900 | 6.19 | 2.13 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $5,000 | 10.62 | 2.12 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eduardo Núñez | SF | $4,000 | 11.38 | 2.85 |
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $5,100 | 10.00 | 1.96 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $5,100 | 9.20 | 1.80 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,000 | 8.93 | 1.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eduardo Núñez | SF | $4,000 | 11.38 | 2.85 |
| Chase Headley | DET | $2,900 | 6.11 | 2.11 |
| Ryan Zimmerman | CHC | $3,400 | 7.08 | 2.08 |
| David Freese | LAD | $3,100 | 6.44 | 2.08 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,100 | 10.86 | 2.13 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $5,000 | 10.62 | 2.12 |
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $5,000 | 10.55 | 2.11 |
| Mark Trumbo | BAL | $4,400 | 9.71 | 2.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gorkys Hernández | SF | $2,800 | 6.70 | 2.39 |
| Matt Joyce | SEA | $2,400 | 5.69 | 2.37 |
| Mark Trumbo | BAL | $4,400 | 9.71 | 2.21 |
| Joey Rickard | BAL | $3,000 | 6.63 | 2.21 |
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.