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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 | Lance McCullers Jr. |
| P Two | Jon Lester |
| C | Elias Díaz |
| 1B | José Martínez |
| 2B | Yolmer Sánchez |
| SS | Allen Cordoba |
| 3B | Stephen Drew |
| OF One | Franchy Cordero |
| OF Two | Eric Young Jr. |
| OF Three | Jay Bruce |
| Salary | $42,900 |
| Expected Points | 92.71 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnny Cueto | SF | $12,100 | 22.52 | 1.86 |
| Carlos Carrasco | LAA | $11,700 | 22.22 | 1.90 |
| Lance McCullers Jr. | PIT | $10,800 | 21.37 | 1.98 |
| Jon Lester | ATL | $10,600 | 21.24 | 2.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Price | BOS | $8,500 | 18.92 | 2.23 |
| Dylan Bundy | BAL | $7,500 | 16.37 | 2.18 |
| Edinson Volquez | ARZ | $6,500 | 13.01 | 2.00 |
| Jon Lester | ATL | $10,600 | 21.24 | 2.00 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buster Posey | SF | $4,300 | 8.66 | 2.01 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $3,700 | 8.00 | 2.16 |
| Brian McCann | PIT | $3,700 | 7.88 | 2.13 |
| Alex Avila | CHW | $3,500 | 7.14 | 2.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elias Díaz | LAD | $2,500 | 6.48 | 2.59 |
| José Lobatón | CHC | $2,100 | 4.87 | 2.32 |
| Stephen Vogt | SEA | $2,800 | 6.48 | 2.31 |
| Omar Narváez | MIN | $2,400 | 5.43 | 2.26 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Votto | PHI | $5,200 | 11.08 | 2.13 |
| Ryan Zimmerman | CHC | $5,000 | 10.47 | 2.09 |
| Jay Bruce | CIN | $4,100 | 10.28 | 2.51 |
| Lucas Duda | CIN | $4,300 | 10.19 | 2.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Martínez | WSH | $2,500 | 6.58 | 2.63 |
| Adam Lind | CHC | $2,900 | 7.50 | 2.58 |
| Jay Bruce | CIN | $4,100 | 10.28 | 2.51 |
| José Abreu | MIN | $3,900 | 9.61 | 2.46 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $5,400 | 11.67 | 2.16 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,400 | 10.55 | 2.40 |
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $4,300 | 10.33 | 2.40 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $4,100 | 9.37 | 2.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $2,800 | 7.83 | 2.80 |
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $4,300 | 10.33 | 2.40 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,400 | 10.55 | 2.40 |
| Darwin Barney | KC | $2,100 | 4.89 | 2.33 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,400 | 11.06 | 2.51 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $5,500 | 10.75 | 1.95 |
| Corey Seager | STL | $4,300 | 8.93 | 2.08 |
| Asdrúbal Cabrera | CIN | $3,600 | 8.83 | 2.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allen Cordoba | SD | $2,500 | 6.55 | 2.62 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,400 | 11.06 | 2.51 |
| Stephen Drew | CHC | $2,500 | 6.27 | 2.51 |
| Tim Anderson | MIN | $3,500 | 8.72 | 2.49 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,000 | 10.21 | 2.04 |
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $4,700 | 10.15 | 2.16 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,500 | 9.88 | 2.20 |
| Marwin González | PIT | $4,600 | 8.89 | 1.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Drew | CHC | $2,500 | 6.27 | 2.51 |
| Nicholas Castellanos | CHW | $2,900 | 7.14 | 2.46 |
| Darwin Barney | KC | $2,100 | 4.89 | 2.33 |
| Josh Harrison | LAD | $3,300 | 7.49 | 2.27 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Springer | PIT | $5,500 | 11.13 | 2.02 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,600 | 10.75 | 1.92 |
| J.D. Martinez | CHW | $5,100 | 10.65 | 2.09 |
| Matt Kemp | NYM | $5,000 | 10.44 | 2.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franchy Cordero | SD | $2,400 | 6.74 | 2.81 |
| Eric Young Jr. | MIL | $2,200 | 5.92 | 2.69 |
| José Martínez | WSH | $2,500 | 6.58 | 2.63 |
| Jayson Werth | CHC | $3,300 | 8.63 | 2.62 |
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.