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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 | John Lackey |
| C | Evan Gattis |
| 1B | Hanley Ramírez |
| 2B | José Altuve |
| SS | Alcides Escobar |
| 3B | Wilmer Flores |
| OF One | Hyun Soo Kim |
| OF Two | Lorenzo Cain |
| OF Three | Ian Desmond |
| Salary | $33,800 |
| Expected Points | 118.85 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Scherzer | CHC | $11,400 | 45.23 | 3.97 |
| John Lackey | ATL | $8,900 | 36.20 | 4.07 |
| Ian Kennedy | NYY | $8,300 | 31.10 | 3.75 |
| Ivan Nova | LAD | $8,600 | 29.16 | 3.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Lackey | ATL | $8,900 | 36.20 | 4.07 |
| Max Scherzer | CHC | $11,400 | 45.23 | 3.97 |
| Ian Kennedy | NYY | $8,300 | 31.10 | 3.75 |
| Kyle Freeland | TB | $7,200 | 26.54 | 3.69 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Gattis | PIT | $3,100 | 9.67 | 3.12 |
| Salvador Pérez | NYY | $3,200 | 9.06 | 2.83 |
| Brian McCann | PIT | $3,100 | 8.88 | 2.86 |
| Robinson Chirinos | TOR | $2,800 | 8.57 | 3.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Zunino | TEX | $2,100 | 7.65 | 3.64 |
| Stephen Vogt | SEA | $2,300 | 8.22 | 3.57 |
| Chris Gimenez | OAK | $2,000 | 7.08 | 3.54 |
| Geovany Soto | MIN | $2,400 | 8.24 | 3.43 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,700 | 14.52 | 3.09 |
| Hanley Ramírez | BOS | $3,900 | 14.13 | 3.62 |
| Hanley Ramírez | BOS | $3,900 | 14.13 | 3.62 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,200 | 14.11 | 3.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Davidson | MIN | $2,400 | 8.87 | 3.70 |
| Albert Pujols | MIL | $2,800 | 10.14 | 3.62 |
| Hanley Ramírez | BOS | $3,900 | 14.13 | 3.62 |
| Hanley Ramírez | BOS | $3,900 | 14.13 | 3.62 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,200 | 14.05 | 3.35 |
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $4,100 | 13.76 | 3.36 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,300 | 13.65 | 3.17 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,100 | 13.51 | 3.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dustin Pedroia | BOS | $2,900 | 11.31 | 3.90 |
| Derek Dietrich | ARZ | $2,000 | 7.14 | 3.57 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $2,700 | 9.37 | 3.47 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $2,700 | 9.37 | 3.47 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,300 | 14.07 | 3.27 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $3,400 | 11.81 | 3.47 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $3,500 | 11.56 | 3.30 |
| Jean Segura | TEX | $3,700 | 11.41 | 3.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $3,400 | 11.81 | 3.47 |
| J.J. Hardy | BAL | $2,100 | 7.23 | 3.44 |
| Addison Russell | ATL | $3,000 | 10.21 | 3.40 |
| Alexi Amarista | TB | $2,100 | 6.97 | 3.32 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,400 | 14.32 | 3.25 |
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $3,900 | 13.39 | 3.43 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $3,800 | 13.29 | 3.50 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,300 | 12.37 | 2.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmer Flores | CIN | $2,400 | 10.53 | 4.39 |
| Wilmer Flores | CIN | $2,400 | 10.53 | 4.39 |
| José Reyes | CIN | $2,800 | 11.27 | 4.03 |
| Josh Rutledge | BOS | $2,200 | 8.12 | 3.69 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $5,100 | 16.01 | 3.14 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $3,900 | 13.54 | 3.47 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $3,800 | 13.34 | 3.51 |
| Nelson Cruz | TEX | $4,500 | 13.03 | 2.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyun Soo Kim | BAL | $2,600 | 10.87 | 4.18 |
| Ben Gamel | TEX | $2,300 | 9.30 | 4.04 |
| Albert Almora Jr. | ATL | $2,100 | 8.11 | 3.86 |
| Matt Szczur | ATL | $2,000 | 7.61 | 3.81 |
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.