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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 | Matt Shoemaker |
| C | Salvador Pérez |
| 1B | Eric Thames |
| 2B | Daniel Murphy |
| SS | Orlando Arcia |
| 3B | Manny Machado |
| OF One | Curtis Granderson |
| OF Two | Charlie Blackmon |
| OF Three | Carlos González |
| Salary | $34,800 |
| Expected Points | 123.1 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | BOS | $11,900 | 49.08 | 4.12 |
| José Quintana | MIN | $9,000 | 32.74 | 3.64 |
| Matt Shoemaker | MIL | $7,400 | 32.53 | 4.40 |
| Johnny Cueto | SF | $9,200 | 32.13 | 3.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Shoemaker | MIL | $7,400 | 32.53 | 4.40 |
| Chris Sale | BOS | $11,900 | 49.08 | 4.12 |
| Mike Fiers | PIT | $6,900 | 27.23 | 3.95 |
| Luis Severino | DET | $8,200 | 30.00 | 3.66 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,600 | 10.36 | 2.88 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,600 | 10.36 | 2.88 |
| Salvador Pérez | NYY | $2,900 | 9.82 | 3.38 |
| Dustin Garneau | TB | $3,200 | 9.44 | 2.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bruce Maxwell | SEA | $2,000 | 7.22 | 3.61 |
| Chris Gimenez | OAK | $2,000 | 7.11 | 3.55 |
| Salvador Pérez | NYY | $2,900 | 9.82 | 3.38 |
| Jonathan Lucroy | TOR | $2,700 | 8.95 | 3.31 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,500 | 14.52 | 3.23 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $4,000 | 13.95 | 3.49 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $4,100 | 13.38 | 3.26 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,100 | 12.83 | 3.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kendrys Morales | KC | $2,800 | 10.11 | 3.61 |
| Mike Napoli | TOR | $2,800 | 9.88 | 3.53 |
| Albert Pujols | MIL | $2,800 | 9.88 | 3.53 |
| Ryon Healy | SEA | $3,000 | 10.52 | 3.51 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,100 | 13.69 | 3.34 |
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $4,100 | 13.15 | 3.21 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $3,900 | 13.01 | 3.34 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $3,600 | 12.62 | 3.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $3,200 | 12.55 | 3.92 |
| Jed Lowrie | SEA | $2,300 | 8.24 | 3.58 |
| Gift Ngoepe | LAD | $2,200 | 7.79 | 3.54 |
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $2,100 | 7.39 | 3.52 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $3,600 | 12.93 | 3.59 |
| Jean Segura | TEX | $4,000 | 12.57 | 3.14 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,200 | 12.50 | 2.98 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,100 | 12.13 | 2.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pat Valaika | TB | $2,900 | 10.89 | 3.76 |
| Andrew Romine | CHW | $2,200 | 8.03 | 3.65 |
| Andrew Romine | CHW | $2,200 | 8.03 | 3.65 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $3,600 | 12.93 | 3.59 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | BAL | $3,800 | 13.25 | 3.49 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,400 | 13.04 | 2.96 |
| Kyle Seager | TEX | $3,600 | 11.66 | 3.24 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $3,700 | 10.98 | 2.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conor Gillaspie | SF | $2,000 | 7.93 | 3.96 |
| Conor Gillaspie | SF | $2,000 | 7.93 | 3.96 |
| T.J. Rivera | CIN | $2,500 | 9.32 | 3.73 |
| T.J. Rivera | CIN | $2,500 | 9.32 | 3.73 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $4,300 | 16.00 | 3.72 |
| Ian Desmond | TB | $4,200 | 13.65 | 3.25 |
| Carlos González | TB | $3,600 | 13.46 | 3.74 |
| Jay Bruce | CIN | $4,000 | 13.43 | 3.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curtis Granderson | CIN | $2,400 | 10.40 | 4.33 |
| Tommy Pham | WSH | $2,000 | 8.00 | 4.00 |
| Ben Gamel | TEX | $2,800 | 11.05 | 3.95 |
| Ryan Rua | TOR | $2,200 | 8.46 | 3.85 |
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.