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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 | Marco Estrada |
| P Two | Jake Arrieta |
| C | Robinson Chirinos |
| 1B | Paul Goldschmidt |
| 2B | Chad Pinder |
| SS | Allen Cordoba |
| 3B | Kris Bryant |
| OF One | Allen Cordoba |
| OF Two | Mike Trout |
| OF Three | Charlie Blackmon |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 110.12 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Strasburg | CHC | $11,300 | 24.19 | 2.14 |
| Yu Darvish | TOR | $12,700 | 23.37 | 1.84 |
| Jake Arrieta | ATL | $9,400 | 22.31 | 2.37 |
| Marco Estrada | KC | $8,600 | 19.99 | 2.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Arrieta | ATL | $9,400 | 22.31 | 2.37 |
| Marco Estrada | KC | $8,600 | 19.99 | 2.32 |
| Stephen Strasburg | CHC | $11,300 | 24.19 | 2.14 |
| Danny Salazar | LAA | $9,300 | 19.45 | 2.09 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Lucroy | TOR | $3,600 | 7.92 | 2.20 |
| Robinson Chirinos | TOR | $2,900 | 7.85 | 2.71 |
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $3,600 | 7.40 | 2.06 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $3,800 | 7.36 | 1.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robinson Chirinos | TOR | $2,900 | 7.85 | 2.71 |
| Martín Maldonado | MIL | $2,600 | 5.96 | 2.29 |
| Chris Stewart | LAD | $2,200 | 5.03 | 2.29 |
| Jonathan Lucroy | TOR | $3,600 | 7.92 | 2.20 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Zimmerman | CHC | $4,800 | 10.49 | 2.18 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $4,600 | 10.07 | 2.19 |
| José Abreu | MIN | $4,500 | 9.46 | 2.10 |
| Mark Reynolds | TB | $4,800 | 9.21 | 1.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Rua | TOR | $3,000 | 7.02 | 2.34 |
| John Jaso | LAD | $2,900 | 6.70 | 2.31 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $4,600 | 10.07 | 2.19 |
| Ryan Zimmerman | CHC | $4,800 | 10.49 | 2.18 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $5,100 | 9.47 | 1.86 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,400 | 9.22 | 2.10 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $4,400 | 8.40 | 1.91 |
| Adam Frazier | LAD | $3,500 | 8.02 | 2.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chad Pinder | SEA | $2,200 | 6.01 | 2.73 |
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $2,900 | 7.07 | 2.44 |
| Gift Ngoepe | LAD | $2,300 | 5.28 | 2.30 |
| Adam Frazier | LAD | $3,500 | 8.02 | 2.29 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,600 | 11.00 | 2.39 |
| Corey Seager | STL | $4,700 | 10.52 | 2.24 |
| Jean Segura | TEX | $4,900 | 9.39 | 1.92 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $5,100 | 8.80 | 1.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chad Pinder | SEA | $2,200 | 6.01 | 2.73 |
| Allen Cordoba | SD | $2,600 | 7.09 | 2.73 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,600 | 11.00 | 2.39 |
| Adam Rosales | SEA | $2,300 | 5.23 | 2.27 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,400 | 11.47 | 2.12 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $5,200 | 10.51 | 2.02 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,900 | 9.69 | 1.98 |
| Eugenio Suárez | PHI | $4,100 | 8.69 | 2.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Davidson | MIN | $3,200 | 6.92 | 2.16 |
| Ryon Healy | SEA | $3,300 | 7.07 | 2.14 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,400 | 11.47 | 2.12 |
| Eugenio Suárez | PHI | $4,100 | 8.69 | 2.12 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,500 | 12.39 | 2.25 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,500 | 12.07 | 2.19 |
| José Bautista | KC | $4,900 | 10.65 | 2.17 |
| Nelson Cruz | TEX | $5,000 | 10.59 | 2.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allen Cordoba | SD | $2,600 | 7.09 | 2.73 |
| Ryan Rua | TOR | $3,000 | 7.02 | 2.34 |
| John Jaso | LAD | $2,900 | 6.70 | 2.31 |
| Adam Frazier | LAD | $3,500 | 8.02 | 2.29 |
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.