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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 | Chris Archer |
| C | Miguel Montero |
| 1B | Cody Bellinger |
| 2B | Rougned Odor |
| SS | Andrés Blanco |
| 3B | José Reyes |
| OF One | Ben Gamel |
| OF Two | Ryan Braun |
| OF Three | Justin Upton |
| Salary | $35,000 |
| Expected Points | 125.66 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yu Darvish | TOR | $11,200 | 41.06 | 3.67 |
| Stephen Strasburg | CHC | $10,600 | 39.82 | 3.76 |
| Danny Salazar | LAA | $10,100 | 36.71 | 3.63 |
| Lance Lynn | WSH | $8,900 | 32.09 | 3.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Triggs | SEA | $8,000 | 30.64 | 3.83 |
| Jesse Chávez | MIL | $6,800 | 25.82 | 3.80 |
| Stephen Strasburg | CHC | $10,600 | 39.82 | 3.76 |
| Yu Darvish | TOR | $11,200 | 41.06 | 3.67 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Montero | ATL | $3,400 | 12.62 | 3.71 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,700 | 10.93 | 2.95 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,700 | 10.93 | 2.95 |
| Evan Gattis | PIT | $3,500 | 10.77 | 3.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Montero | ATL | $3,400 | 12.62 | 3.71 |
| Ryan Hanigan | TB | $2,300 | 8.18 | 3.55 |
| James McCann | CHW | $2,400 | 8.43 | 3.51 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $2,900 | 9.87 | 3.40 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Thames | CLE | $4,100 | 14.54 | 3.55 |
| Ryan Zimmerman | CHC | $4,400 | 14.00 | 3.18 |
| Miguel Cabrera | CHW | $4,100 | 13.44 | 3.28 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $4,500 | 13.30 | 2.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $3,500 | 13.00 | 3.71 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $3,500 | 13.00 | 3.71 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $4,100 | 14.54 | 3.55 |
| Luis Valbuena | MIL | $2,600 | 8.76 | 3.37 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $3,900 | 14.31 | 3.67 |
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $4,000 | 13.96 | 3.49 |
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $2,900 | 11.32 | 3.90 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $3,600 | 11.26 | 3.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $2,900 | 11.32 | 3.90 |
| Derek Dietrich | ARZ | $2,100 | 8.12 | 3.86 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $3,900 | 14.31 | 3.67 |
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $4,000 | 13.96 | 3.49 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | CHC | $3,800 | 12.75 | 3.35 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $3,700 | 12.63 | 3.41 |
| Corey Seager | STL | $3,500 | 12.54 | 3.58 |
| Jean Segura | TEX | $4,100 | 12.41 | 3.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $2,900 | 10.72 | 3.70 |
| Pat Valaika | TB | $3,000 | 11.03 | 3.68 |
| Orlando Arcia | CLE | $2,300 | 8.38 | 3.64 |
| Corey Seager | STL | $3,500 | 12.54 | 3.58 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $5,000 | 16.88 | 3.38 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,800 | 14.30 | 2.98 |
| Nicholas Castellanos | CHW | $3,700 | 13.58 | 3.67 |
| Joey Gallo | TOR | $3,800 | 12.61 | 3.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicholas Castellanos | CHW | $3,700 | 13.58 | 3.67 |
| José Reyes | CIN | $2,900 | 10.27 | 3.54 |
| José Reyes | CIN | $2,900 | 10.27 | 3.54 |
| Christian Arroyo | SF | $2,500 | 8.82 | 3.53 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $4,600 | 16.41 | 3.57 |
| Kyle Schwarber | ATL | $3,900 | 14.40 | 3.69 |
| Ryan Braun | CLE | $3,700 | 13.64 | 3.69 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $3,800 | 13.36 | 3.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Gamel | TEX | $2,700 | 11.57 | 4.29 |
| Justin Upton | CHW | $3,400 | 12.84 | 3.78 |
| Ryan Braun | CLE | $3,700 | 13.64 | 3.69 |
| Kyle Schwarber | ATL | $3,900 | 14.40 | 3.69 |
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.