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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 | Jake Odorizzi |
| C | Jonathan Lucroy |
| 1B | Cody Bellinger |
| 2B | Chase Utley |
| SS | Luis Sardiñas |
| 3B | Nolan Arenado |
| OF One | Ben Gamel |
| OF Two | Ian Desmond |
| OF Three | Joc Pederson |
| Salary | $34,800 |
| Expected Points | 123.05 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Keuchel | PIT | $10,500 | 35.36 | 3.37 |
| Michael Fulmer | CHW | $9,400 | 33.83 | 3.60 |
| Michael Pineda | DET | $8,600 | 33.39 | 3.88 |
| Jason Vargas | NYY | $8,800 | 33.20 | 3.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Pineda | DET | $8,600 | 33.39 | 3.88 |
| Jason Vargas | NYY | $8,800 | 33.20 | 3.77 |
| A.J. Cole | CHC | $6,400 | 23.26 | 3.63 |
| Michael Fulmer | CHW | $9,400 | 33.83 | 3.60 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $3,500 | 10.69 | 3.05 |
| Austin Barnes | STL | $3,000 | 10.55 | 3.52 |
| Jonathan Lucroy | TOR | $2,700 | 10.39 | 3.85 |
| Brian McCann | PIT | $3,100 | 9.34 | 3.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Hanigan | TB | $2,300 | 8.89 | 3.86 |
| Jonathan Lucroy | TOR | $2,700 | 10.39 | 3.85 |
| Austin Barnes | STL | $3,000 | 10.55 | 3.52 |
| Chris Gimenez | OAK | $2,200 | 7.31 | 3.32 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $3,600 | 14.48 | 4.02 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $3,600 | 14.48 | 4.02 |
| Mark Reynolds | TB | $4,300 | 14.12 | 3.28 |
| José Abreu | MIN | $3,800 | 13.16 | 3.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $3,600 | 14.48 | 4.02 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $3,600 | 14.48 | 4.02 |
| Chris Carter | DET | $2,100 | 8.37 | 3.99 |
| Matt Davidson | MIN | $2,600 | 9.35 | 3.60 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,100 | 13.47 | 3.28 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $3,900 | 12.40 | 3.18 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $3,400 | 12.24 | 3.60 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,200 | 12.23 | 2.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Utley | STL | $2,900 | 10.81 | 3.73 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $3,400 | 12.24 | 3.60 |
| José Peraza | PHI | $2,500 | 8.98 | 3.59 |
| Devon Travis | KC | $2,100 | 7.32 | 3.48 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | STL | $4,300 | 15.43 | 3.59 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $3,700 | 12.14 | 3.28 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $3,900 | 11.62 | 2.98 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $3,800 | 11.55 | 3.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Anderson | MIN | $2,400 | 9.34 | 3.89 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $3,000 | 11.23 | 3.74 |
| Corey Seager | STL | $4,300 | 15.43 | 3.59 |
| Pat Valaika | TB | $3,000 | 10.23 | 3.41 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,700 | 15.76 | 3.35 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $3,800 | 13.16 | 3.46 |
| Justin Turner | STL | $4,200 | 12.60 | 3.00 |
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $3,600 | 11.26 | 3.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | BAL | $3,800 | 13.16 | 3.46 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,700 | 15.76 | 3.35 |
| Christian Arroyo | SF | $2,500 | 8.32 | 3.33 |
| Christian Arroyo | SF | $2,500 | 8.32 | 3.33 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $4,400 | 14.33 | 3.26 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $4,500 | 14.02 | 3.12 |
| Andrew Benintendi | BOS | $4,300 | 13.74 | 3.19 |
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $4,900 | 13.71 | 2.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Gamel | TEX | $3,000 | 12.20 | 4.07 |
| Keon Broxton | CLE | $3,000 | 11.35 | 3.78 |
| Domingo Santana | CLE | $3,200 | 11.39 | 3.56 |
| Chris Coghlan | KC | $2,000 | 7.07 | 3.54 |
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.