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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 |
Lance McCullers Jr. |
C |
Chris Herrmann |
1B |
Lucas Duda |
2B |
Robinson Canó |
SS |
Deven Marrero |
3B |
Jake Lamb |
OF One |
Avisaíl García |
OF Two |
Chris Taylor |
OF Three |
Brian Goodwin |
Salary |
$32,000 |
Expected Points |
122.2 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Lance McCullers Jr. |
PIT |
$9,500 |
38.81 |
4.09 |
Johnny Cueto |
SF |
$9,900 |
38.25 |
3.86 |
Carlos Carrasco |
LAA |
$10,200 |
37.31 |
3.66 |
Jon Lester |
ATL |
$10,300 |
35.89 |
3.48 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Lance McCullers Jr. |
PIT |
$9,500 |
38.81 |
4.09 |
Johnny Cueto |
SF |
$9,900 |
38.25 |
3.86 |
Rich Hill |
STL |
$7,900 |
29.61 |
3.75 |
Jordan Montgomery |
DET |
$6,700 |
25.08 |
3.74 |
Catcher
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Buster Posey |
SF |
$3,800 |
11.25 |
2.96 |
Buster Posey |
SF |
$3,800 |
11.25 |
2.96 |
Yasmani Grandal |
STL |
$3,100 |
10.47 |
3.38 |
Brian McCann |
PIT |
$3,000 |
10.35 |
3.45 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Stephen Vogt |
SEA |
$2,400 |
8.31 |
3.46 |
Brian McCann |
PIT |
$3,000 |
10.35 |
3.45 |
Austin Hedges |
SD |
$2,200 |
7.57 |
3.44 |
Yasmani Grandal |
STL |
$3,100 |
10.47 |
3.38 |
First Base
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Joey Votto |
PHI |
$4,300 |
14.92 |
3.47 |
Lucas Duda |
CIN |
$2,800 |
13.78 |
4.92 |
Ryan Zimmerman |
CHC |
$4,000 |
13.62 |
3.41 |
Anthony Rizzo |
ATL |
$4,400 |
13.33 |
3.03 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Lucas Duda |
CIN |
$2,800 |
13.78 |
4.92 |
Matt Adams |
NYM |
$2,600 |
11.13 |
4.28 |
Matt Adams |
NYM |
$2,600 |
11.13 |
4.28 |
Matt Davidson |
MIN |
$2,400 |
9.46 |
3.94 |
Second Base
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
José Altuve |
PIT |
$4,000 |
15.10 |
3.77 |
Robinson Canó |
TEX |
$3,600 |
14.16 |
3.93 |
Daniel Murphy |
CHC |
$3,600 |
13.73 |
3.81 |
Brian Dozier |
OAK |
$3,700 |
11.61 |
3.14 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Robinson Canó |
TEX |
$3,600 |
14.16 |
3.93 |
Chase Utley |
STL |
$2,600 |
9.95 |
3.83 |
Chase Utley |
STL |
$2,600 |
9.95 |
3.83 |
Brandon Phillips |
NYM |
$2,600 |
9.92 |
3.82 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Trea Turner |
CHC |
$3,800 |
14.14 |
3.72 |
Carlos Correa |
PIT |
$4,200 |
14.09 |
3.35 |
Corey Seager |
STL |
$3,300 |
11.50 |
3.48 |
Asdrúbal Cabrera |
CIN |
$3,100 |
11.50 |
3.71 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Deven Marrero |
BOS |
$2,000 |
7.94 |
3.97 |
Tim Anderson |
MIN |
$2,800 |
10.79 |
3.85 |
Stephen Drew |
CHC |
$2,200 |
8.42 |
3.83 |
Stephen Drew |
CHC |
$2,200 |
8.42 |
3.83 |
Third Base
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Josh Donaldson |
KC |
$4,000 |
13.39 |
3.35 |
Nolan Arenado |
TB |
$4,000 |
13.33 |
3.33 |
Kris Bryant |
ATL |
$4,100 |
12.96 |
3.16 |
Miguel Sanó |
OAK |
$4,100 |
11.62 |
2.83 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Nicholas Castellanos |
CHW |
$2,600 |
9.29 |
3.57 |
Adonis Garcia |
NYM |
$2,900 |
10.11 |
3.48 |
Wilmer Flores |
CIN |
$2,800 |
9.57 |
3.42 |
Wilmer Flores |
CIN |
$2,800 |
9.57 |
3.42 |
Outfield
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
George Springer |
PIT |
$4,200 |
14.64 |
3.48 |
J.D. Martinez |
CHW |
$4,100 |
13.94 |
3.40 |
Charlie Blackmon |
TB |
$4,400 |
13.83 |
3.14 |
Michael Conforto |
CIN |
$3,800 |
13.77 |
3.62 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Avisaíl García |
MIN |
$2,700 |
11.18 |
4.14 |
Chris Taylor |
STL |
$3,100 |
12.60 |
4.06 |
Jayson Werth |
CHC |
$2,800 |
11.35 |
4.05 |
Curtis Granderson |
CIN |
$2,700 |
10.63 |
3.94 |
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.