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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 | Zack Greinke |
| P Two | Derek Holland |
| C | Jonathan Lucroy |
| 1B | Cody Bellinger |
| 2B | Brian Dozier |
| SS | Andrew Romine |
| 3B | Nolan Arenado |
| OF One | Andrew Romine |
| OF Two | Cody Bellinger |
| OF Three | Nelson Cruz |
| Salary | $47,800 |
| Expected Points | 105.97 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Keuchel | PIT | $11,000 | 20.84 | 1.89 |
| Jason Vargas | NYY | $9,000 | 19.90 | 2.21 |
| Michael Fulmer | CHW | $10,500 | 19.72 | 1.88 |
| Michael Pineda | DET | $9,300 | 18.89 | 2.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derek Holland | MIN | $5,200 | 14.18 | 2.73 |
| Jason Vargas | NYY | $9,000 | 19.90 | 2.21 |
| Michael Pineda | DET | $9,300 | 18.89 | 2.03 |
| Marco Estrada | KC | $8,500 | 16.95 | 1.99 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,300 | 7.97 | 1.85 |
| Jonathan Lucroy | TOR | $3,700 | 7.93 | 2.14 |
| Austin Barnes | STL | $4,000 | 7.88 | 1.97 |
| Austin Barnes | STL | $4,000 | 7.88 | 1.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Mesoraco | PHI | $2,400 | 5.56 | 2.31 |
| Devin Mesoraco | PHI | $2,400 | 5.56 | 2.31 |
| Ryan Hanigan | TB | $3,000 | 6.78 | 2.26 |
| Ryan Hanigan | TB | $3,000 | 6.78 | 2.26 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $4,900 | 11.35 | 2.32 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $4,900 | 11.35 | 2.32 |
| Mark Reynolds | TB | $5,000 | 10.81 | 2.16 |
| Mark Reynolds | TB | $5,000 | 10.81 | 2.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $4,900 | 11.35 | 2.32 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $4,900 | 11.35 | 2.32 |
| Taylor Motter | TEX | $3,000 | 6.76 | 2.25 |
| Ryan Rua | TOR | $3,000 | 6.57 | 2.19 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,600 | 10.28 | 2.23 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,700 | 9.58 | 2.04 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $4,900 | 9.53 | 1.94 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $4,900 | 9.53 | 1.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,600 | 10.28 | 2.23 |
| José Peraza | PHI | $3,200 | 7.08 | 2.21 |
| José Peraza | PHI | $3,200 | 7.08 | 2.21 |
| Cliff Pennington | MIL | $2,000 | 4.34 | 2.17 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | STL | $5,400 | 11.58 | 2.14 |
| Corey Seager | STL | $5,400 | 11.58 | 2.14 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $5,000 | 9.60 | 1.92 |
| Jean Segura | TEX | $4,300 | 9.23 | 2.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Romine | CHW | $2,100 | 6.08 | 2.90 |
| Pat Valaika | TB | $3,000 | 7.79 | 2.60 |
| Pat Valaika | TB | $3,000 | 7.79 | 2.60 |
| Taylor Motter | TEX | $3,000 | 6.76 | 2.25 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,300 | 12.11 | 2.28 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,300 | 12.11 | 2.28 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,900 | 10.08 | 2.06 |
| Eugenio Suárez | PHI | $3,800 | 9.88 | 2.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugenio Suárez | PHI | $3,800 | 9.88 | 2.60 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,300 | 12.11 | 2.28 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,300 | 12.11 | 2.28 |
| Kyle Seager | TEX | $3,800 | 8.39 | 2.21 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $4,900 | 11.35 | 2.32 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $4,900 | 11.35 | 2.32 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,200 | 11.14 | 2.14 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,200 | 11.14 | 2.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Romine | CHW | $2,100 | 6.08 | 2.90 |
| Ben Gamel | TEX | $3,600 | 9.08 | 2.52 |
| Aaron Hicks | DET | $2,600 | 6.37 | 2.45 |
| José Osuna | LAD | $2,800 | 6.76 | 2.41 |
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.