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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 | Dallas Keuchel |
| P Two | Yu Darvish |
| C | James McCann |
| 1B | Anthony Rizzo |
| 2B | Daniel Descalso |
| SS | Kiké Hernández |
| 3B | Kris Bryant |
| OF One | Khris Davis |
| OF Two | Justin Ruggiano |
| OF Three | Kiké Hernández |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 106.68 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Keuchel | PIT | $11,800 | 24.72 | 2.09 |
| Yu Darvish | TOR | $11,300 | 24.19 | 2.14 |
| Stephen Strasburg | CHC | $11,400 | 23.36 | 2.05 |
| Marco Estrada | KC | $10,600 | 20.43 | 1.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eduardo Rodríguez | BOS | $8,000 | 17.48 | 2.19 |
| Andrew Triggs | SEA | $8,100 | 17.45 | 2.15 |
| Yu Darvish | TOR | $11,300 | 24.19 | 2.14 |
| Lance Lynn | WSH | $7,500 | 15.96 | 2.13 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,500 | 8.99 | 2.00 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $4,200 | 8.65 | 2.06 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $4,200 | 8.65 | 2.06 |
| Salvador Pérez | NYY | $3,500 | 7.89 | 2.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James McCann | CHW | $2,900 | 6.87 | 2.37 |
| Stephen Vogt | SEA | $2,900 | 6.78 | 2.34 |
| Stephen Vogt | SEA | $2,900 | 6.78 | 2.34 |
| Austin Hedges | SD | $2,900 | 6.56 | 2.26 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,600 | 10.79 | 2.34 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $5,300 | 10.60 | 2.00 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,600 | 10.22 | 2.22 |
| Ryan Zimmerman | CHC | $4,800 | 9.52 | 1.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Mancini | BAL | $3,200 | 7.76 | 2.43 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,600 | 10.79 | 2.34 |
| Yuli Gurriel | PIT | $3,000 | 6.76 | 2.25 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,600 | 10.22 | 2.22 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,800 | 10.48 | 2.18 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,600 | 9.73 | 2.12 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $4,400 | 9.73 | 2.21 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $4,400 | 9.73 | 2.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $4,400 | 9.73 | 2.21 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $4,400 | 9.73 | 2.21 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $3,100 | 6.82 | 2.20 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $3,100 | 6.82 | 2.20 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $4,900 | 10.24 | 2.09 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,800 | 9.90 | 2.06 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $5,000 | 9.09 | 1.82 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $4,200 | 8.74 | 2.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $2,900 | 7.46 | 2.57 |
| Adam Rosales | SEA | $2,500 | 5.91 | 2.36 |
| Adam Rosales | SEA | $2,500 | 5.91 | 2.36 |
| Tim Anderson | MIN | $3,200 | 7.29 | 2.28 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $5,000 | 11.29 | 2.26 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,800 | 10.42 | 2.17 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,800 | 9.81 | 2.04 |
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $4,700 | 9.75 | 2.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $5,000 | 11.29 | 2.26 |
| Joey Gallo | TOR | $4,300 | 9.67 | 2.25 |
| Eduardo Escobar | OAK | $3,000 | 6.63 | 2.21 |
| Nicholas Castellanos | CHW | $3,700 | 8.14 | 2.20 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $5,600 | 12.71 | 2.27 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,400 | 12.02 | 2.23 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,400 | 12.02 | 2.23 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $4,600 | 10.60 | 2.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khris Davis | SEA | $3,600 | 9.44 | 2.62 |
| Khris Davis | SEA | $3,600 | 9.44 | 2.62 |
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $2,900 | 7.46 | 2.57 |
| Justin Ruggiano | SF | $2,300 | 5.91 | 2.57 |
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.