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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 | Brad Peacock |
| C | Manny Piña |
| 1B | Matt Davidson |
| 2B | Rougned Odor |
| SS | Elvis Andrus |
| 3B | Evan Longoria |
| OF One | Bradley Zimmer |
| OF Two | Rickie Weeks Jr. |
| OF Three | Scott Schebler |
| Salary | $26,600 |
| Expected Points | 97.17 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Carrasco | LAA | $10,300 | 40.72 | 3.95 |
| Marcus Stroman | KC | $9,300 | 36.27 | 3.90 |
| Kyle Hendricks | ATL | $9,400 | 32.71 | 3.48 |
| David Price | BOS | $9,600 | 32.65 | 3.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brad Peacock | PIT | $5,700 | 26.19 | 4.59 |
| Tanner Roark | CHC | $8,200 | 32.52 | 3.97 |
| Carlos Carrasco | LAA | $10,300 | 40.72 | 3.95 |
| Marcus Stroman | KC | $9,300 | 36.27 | 3.90 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $3,400 | 11.35 | 3.34 |
| Jonathan Lucroy | TOR | $3,000 | 9.86 | 3.29 |
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $3,300 | 9.83 | 2.98 |
| Tony Wolters | TB | $3,100 | 9.58 | 3.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Piña | CLE | $2,500 | 9.57 | 3.83 |
| Miguel Montero | ATL | $2,300 | 8.51 | 3.70 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $3,400 | 11.35 | 3.34 |
| Christian Vázquez | BOS | $2,400 | 7.95 | 3.31 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,300 | 13.30 | 3.09 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,500 | 13.24 | 2.94 |
| Ryan Zimmerman | CHC | $3,400 | 12.87 | 3.78 |
| Mark Reynolds | TB | $3,800 | 12.82 | 3.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Davidson | MIN | $2,500 | 9.73 | 3.89 |
| Matt Davidson | MIN | $2,500 | 9.73 | 3.89 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $3,100 | 11.91 | 3.84 |
| Lucas Duda | CIN | $3,000 | 11.42 | 3.81 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $4,300 | 15.92 | 3.70 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,200 | 12.76 | 3.04 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $3,800 | 11.97 | 3.15 |
| Dustin Pedroia | BOS | $3,500 | 11.22 | 3.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $2,700 | 10.29 | 3.81 |
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $4,300 | 15.92 | 3.70 |
| Jed Lowrie | SEA | $2,300 | 8.28 | 3.60 |
| Chase Utley | STL | $2,300 | 8.26 | 3.59 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $3,900 | 13.32 | 3.42 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $3,700 | 13.26 | 3.58 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $3,600 | 12.95 | 3.60 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $3,500 | 12.54 | 3.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $2,800 | 10.55 | 3.77 |
| Asdrúbal Cabrera | CIN | $2,700 | 10.02 | 3.71 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $3,600 | 12.95 | 3.60 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $3,700 | 13.26 | 3.58 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,500 | 14.82 | 3.29 |
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $4,000 | 12.89 | 3.22 |
| Kyle Seager | TEX | $4,000 | 12.67 | 3.17 |
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $3,700 | 12.10 | 3.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Gallo | TOR | $2,900 | 11.21 | 3.87 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $3,200 | 11.45 | 3.58 |
| Luis Valbuena | MIL | $2,300 | 8.01 | 3.48 |
| Luis Valbuena | MIL | $2,300 | 8.01 | 3.48 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $4,700 | 16.43 | 3.50 |
| Nelson Cruz | TEX | $4,600 | 15.48 | 3.37 |
| Michael Conforto | CIN | $4,100 | 14.60 | 3.56 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $4,500 | 14.55 | 3.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Zimmer | LAA | $2,200 | 9.32 | 4.24 |
| Gerardo Parra | TB | $3,200 | 12.31 | 3.85 |
| Scott Schebler | PHI | $2,900 | 11.11 | 3.83 |
| Michael Saunders | HOU | $2,700 | 10.11 | 3.74 |
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.