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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 | Chris Sale |
| C | Chris Herrmann |
| 1B | John Hicks |
| 2B | Jed Lowrie |
| SS | Asdrúbal Cabrera |
| 3B | Paul DeJong |
| OF One | Bradley Zimmer |
| OF Two | J.D. Martinez |
| OF Three | José Bautista |
| Salary | $33,200 |
| Expected Points | 129.39 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | BOS | $11,700 | 52.22 | 4.46 |
| Luis Severino | DET | $9,200 | 38.69 | 4.20 |
| José Berríos | OAK | $8,600 | 38.24 | 4.45 |
| Justin Verlander | CHW | $9,300 | 34.60 | 3.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | BOS | $11,700 | 52.22 | 4.46 |
| José Berríos | OAK | $8,600 | 38.24 | 4.45 |
| Luis Severino | DET | $9,200 | 38.69 | 4.20 |
| Dinelson Lamet | SD | $6,000 | 24.15 | 4.03 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $3,500 | 12.72 | 3.63 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,800 | 10.86 | 2.86 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,800 | 10.86 | 2.86 |
| Russell Martin | KC | $2,800 | 10.16 | 3.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $3,500 | 12.72 | 3.63 |
| Russell Martin | KC | $2,800 | 10.16 | 3.63 |
| Sandy León | BOS | $2,400 | 8.36 | 3.48 |
| Matt Wieters | CHC | $2,400 | 8.27 | 3.45 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Reynolds | TB | $3,800 | 13.16 | 3.46 |
| Miguel Cabrera | CHW | $3,800 | 13.09 | 3.44 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,400 | 13.07 | 2.97 |
| Justin Smoak | KC | $3,400 | 12.94 | 3.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Hicks | CHW | $2,200 | 9.29 | 4.22 |
| John Hicks | CHW | $2,200 | 9.29 | 4.22 |
| Lucas Duda | CIN | $3,000 | 12.54 | 4.18 |
| Matt Adams | NYM | $2,600 | 10.74 | 4.13 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,200 | 14.13 | 3.36 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $3,400 | 12.96 | 3.81 |
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $4,500 | 12.96 | 2.88 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $3,800 | 12.19 | 3.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jed Lowrie | SEA | $2,300 | 9.78 | 4.25 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $3,400 | 12.96 | 3.81 |
| Chase Utley | STL | $2,300 | 8.41 | 3.65 |
| Chase Utley | STL | $2,300 | 8.41 | 3.65 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jean Segura | TEX | $4,200 | 13.82 | 3.29 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $4,000 | 12.54 | 3.13 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $3,500 | 12.33 | 3.52 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $3,600 | 11.14 | 3.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $3,000 | 11.08 | 3.69 |
| Allen Cordoba | SD | $2,300 | 8.23 | 3.58 |
| Allen Cordoba | SD | $2,300 | 8.23 | 3.58 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $3,500 | 12.33 | 3.52 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,400 | 16.24 | 3.69 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,100 | 13.15 | 3.21 |
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $3,600 | 12.80 | 3.55 |
| Joey Gallo | TOR | $3,100 | 11.68 | 3.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $2,000 | 8.49 | 4.25 |
| Luis Valbuena | MIL | $2,200 | 8.86 | 4.03 |
| Luis Valbuena | MIL | $2,200 | 8.86 | 4.03 |
| Nicholas Castellanos | CHW | $2,500 | 9.45 | 3.78 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson Cruz | TEX | $4,600 | 16.46 | 3.58 |
| José Bautista | KC | $4,000 | 15.32 | 3.83 |
| Michael Conforto | CIN | $4,100 | 15.18 | 3.70 |
| J.D. Martinez | CHW | $3,500 | 14.83 | 4.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Zimmer | LAA | $2,400 | 10.77 | 4.49 |
| J.D. Martinez | CHW | $3,500 | 14.83 | 4.24 |
| Justin Upton | CHW | $2,900 | 11.73 | 4.04 |
| José Bautista | KC | $4,000 | 15.32 | 3.83 |
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.