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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 | Chris Sale |
| P Two | Luis Severino |
| C | Francisco Peña |
| 1B | Rickie Weeks Jr. |
| 2B | Chris Taylor |
| SS | JT Riddle |
| 3B | Maikel Franco |
| OF One | Eric Young Jr. |
| OF Two | Franchy Cordero |
| OF Three | Boog Powell |
| Salary | $43,600 |
| Expected Points | 101.16 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | BOS | $12,800 | 28.46 | 2.22 |
| Justin Verlander | CHW | $9,600 | 22.31 | 2.32 |
| Luis Severino | DET | $9,100 | 22.13 | 2.43 |
| Kyle Hendricks | ATL | $7,800 | 20.29 | 2.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Hendricks | ATL | $7,800 | 20.29 | 2.60 |
| Jeff Hoffman | TB | $6,300 | 15.50 | 2.46 |
| Luis Severino | DET | $9,100 | 22.13 | 2.43 |
| Amir Garrett | PHI | $4,800 | 11.55 | 2.41 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Gattis | PIT | $4,600 | 8.96 | 1.95 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $4,200 | 8.06 | 1.92 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $3,800 | 7.97 | 2.10 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,600 | 7.95 | 1.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Peña | BAL | $2,400 | 6.20 | 2.58 |
| John Hicks | CHW | $2,700 | 6.61 | 2.45 |
| Juan Graterol | MIL | $2,300 | 5.59 | 2.43 |
| Mike Zunino | TEX | $2,700 | 6.44 | 2.39 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Votto | PHI | $5,100 | 10.49 | 2.06 |
| Miguel Cabrera | CHW | $4,500 | 10.38 | 2.31 |
| Jay Bruce | CIN | $3,900 | 10.23 | 2.62 |
| Lucas Duda | CIN | $4,600 | 9.91 | 2.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jay Bruce | CIN | $3,900 | 10.23 | 2.62 |
| Tommy Joseph | HOU | $3,200 | 7.88 | 2.46 |
| John Hicks | CHW | $2,700 | 6.61 | 2.45 |
| Yonder Alonso | SEA | $4,000 | 9.56 | 2.39 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $5,400 | 12.22 | 2.26 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,500 | 10.40 | 2.31 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $4,000 | 9.94 | 2.49 |
| Neil Walker | CIN | $4,300 | 9.64 | 2.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Taylor | STL | $4,000 | 9.94 | 2.49 |
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $3,100 | 7.45 | 2.40 |
| Ehire Adrianza | OAK | $2,200 | 5.26 | 2.39 |
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $2,900 | 6.86 | 2.37 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $5,600 | 11.01 | 1.97 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,500 | 9.41 | 2.09 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $4,900 | 9.17 | 1.87 |
| Corey Seager | STL | $4,100 | 9.13 | 2.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JT Riddle | ARZ | $2,800 | 7.09 | 2.53 |
| Ehire Adrianza | OAK | $2,200 | 5.26 | 2.39 |
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $3,100 | 7.39 | 2.38 |
| Chad Pinder | SEA | $2,900 | 6.85 | 2.36 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,600 | 10.28 | 2.23 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,000 | 10.15 | 2.03 |
| Adrián Béltre | TOR | $4,300 | 9.18 | 2.13 |
| Eduardo Núñez | SF | $4,300 | 9.18 | 2.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maikel Franco | HOU | $2,800 | 6.94 | 2.48 |
| Jedd Gyorko | WSH | $3,200 | 7.90 | 2.47 |
| Derek Dietrich | ARZ | $2,800 | 6.89 | 2.46 |
| Trevor Plouffe | SEA | $2,500 | 6.01 | 2.40 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Springer | PIT | $5,700 | 11.28 | 1.98 |
| J.D. Martinez | CHW | $5,200 | 11.08 | 2.13 |
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $5,400 | 11.02 | 2.04 |
| Matt Kemp | NYM | $5,200 | 10.93 | 2.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Young Jr. | MIL | $2,200 | 7.49 | 3.40 |
| Franchy Cordero | SD | $2,400 | 6.72 | 2.80 |
| Jay Bruce | CIN | $3,900 | 10.23 | 2.62 |
| Willy García | MIN | $2,300 | 5.74 | 2.50 |
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.