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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 | Cole Hamels |
| P Two | Carlos Carrasco |
| C | Jonathan Lucroy |
| 1B | Marwin González |
| 2B | DJ LeMahieu |
| SS | Ryan Goins |
| 3B | Aaron Hill |
| OF One | Charlie Blackmon |
| OF Two | Ryan Braun |
| OF Three | Gerardo Parra |
| Salary | $48,700 |
| Expected Points | 102.81 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Carrasco | LAA | $9,800 | 21.55 | 2.20 |
| Cole Hamels | TOR | $10,000 | 19.52 | 1.95 |
| Jameson Taillon | LAD | $8,400 | 18.09 | 2.15 |
| J.A. Happ | KC | $8,000 | 17.63 | 2.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Bundy | BAL | $6,800 | 15.23 | 2.24 |
| Drew Pomeranz | BOS | $7,300 | 16.17 | 2.22 |
| Carlos Carrasco | LAA | $9,800 | 21.55 | 2.20 |
| J.A. Happ | KC | $8,000 | 17.63 | 2.20 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Lucroy | TOR | $3,500 | 7.84 | 2.24 |
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $3,500 | 7.53 | 2.15 |
| Tony Wolters | TB | $3,100 | 7.07 | 2.28 |
| Yadier Molina | WSH | $3,400 | 6.89 | 2.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James McCann | CHW | $3,000 | 6.87 | 2.29 |
| Tony Wolters | TB | $3,100 | 7.07 | 2.28 |
| Jonathan Lucroy | TOR | $3,500 | 7.84 | 2.24 |
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $3,500 | 7.53 | 2.15 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edwin Encarnación | LAA | $5,200 | 11.30 | 2.17 |
| Wil Myers | SD | $5,200 | 11.04 | 2.12 |
| Carlos Santana | LAA | $5,100 | 10.48 | 2.05 |
| Mark Reynolds | TB | $5,000 | 10.41 | 2.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marwin González | PIT | $2,700 | 6.64 | 2.46 |
| Kendrys Morales | KC | $3,700 | 9.06 | 2.45 |
| Ryan Rua | TOR | $2,500 | 6.08 | 2.43 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,400 | 10.10 | 2.30 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $4,700 | 10.39 | 2.21 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,700 | 9.86 | 2.10 |
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $4,200 | 9.77 | 2.33 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,500 | 9.47 | 2.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmer Difo | CHC | $2,700 | 6.56 | 2.43 |
| Cristhian Adames | TB | $2,900 | 6.80 | 2.34 |
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $4,200 | 9.77 | 2.33 |
| Jorge Polanco | OAK | $3,400 | 7.88 | 2.32 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | BAL | $5,100 | 10.10 | 1.98 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $4,000 | 9.34 | 2.34 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,900 | 9.26 | 1.89 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $4,500 | 8.45 | 1.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmer Difo | CHC | $2,700 | 6.56 | 2.43 |
| Cristhian Adames | TB | $2,900 | 6.80 | 2.34 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $4,000 | 9.34 | 2.34 |
| Eugenio Suárez | PHI | $3,300 | 7.58 | 2.30 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,200 | 11.63 | 2.24 |
| Mark Reynolds | TB | $5,000 | 10.41 | 2.08 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $4,700 | 10.39 | 2.21 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $5,100 | 10.10 | 1.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Hill | SF | $2,200 | 6.01 | 2.73 |
| Marwin González | PIT | $2,700 | 6.64 | 2.46 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $4,000 | 9.34 | 2.34 |
| Jorge Polanco | OAK | $3,400 | 7.88 | 2.32 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,100 | 11.55 | 2.26 |
| Wil Myers | SD | $5,200 | 11.04 | 2.12 |
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $5,000 | 10.71 | 2.14 |
| Manuel Margot | SD | $4,600 | 10.10 | 2.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jarrod Dyson | TEX | $2,900 | 7.09 | 2.44 |
| Ryan Rua | TOR | $2,500 | 6.08 | 2.43 |
| Jay Bruce | CIN | $3,700 | 8.70 | 2.35 |
| Ryan Braun | CLE | $4,300 | 9.87 | 2.30 |
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.