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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
Johnny Cueto
P Two
Lance McCullers Jr.
C
Brian McCann
1B
Matt Adams
2B
José Pirela
SS
JT Riddle
3B
Rio Ruiz
OF One
Adam Engel
OF Two
Matt Adams
OF Three
Chris Owings
Salary
$46,800
Expected Points
102.97
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
$11,200
25.32
2.26
Johnny Cueto
SF
$10,800
22.26
2.06
Jon Lester
ATL
$9,700
21.69
2.24
Michael Fulmer
CHW
$9,200
21.08
2.29
Best Values
Name
Team
Cost
Expected
Value
Michael Fulmer
CHW
$9,200
21.08
2.29
Lance McCullers Jr.
PIT
$11,200
25.32
2.26
Jon Lester
ATL
$9,700
21.69
2.24
Derek Holland
MIN
$6,600
14.55
2.20
Catcher
Best Rating
Name
Team
Cost
Expected
Value
Brian McCann
PIT
$3,200
8.41
2.63
Alex Avila
CHW
$3,600
8.15
2.26
Evan Gattis
PIT
$3,900
7.36
1.89
Gary Sánchez
DET
$4,700
7.23
1.54
Best Values
Name
Team
Cost
Expected
Value
Brian McCann
PIT
$3,200
8.41
2.63
Elias Díaz
LAD
$2,600
6.64
2.55
Drew Butera
NYY
$2,000
4.67
2.33
Caleb Joseph
BAL
$2,200
5.06
2.30
First Base
Best Rating
Name
Team
Cost
Expected
Value
Joey Votto
PHI
$5,000
10.57
2.11
Anthony Rizzo
ATL
$4,900
10.23
2.09
Matt Adams
NYM
$3,900
9.72
2.49
Chris Davis
BAL
$4,600
9.59
2.08
Best Values
Name
Team
Cost
Expected
Value
Matt Adams
NYM
$3,900
9.72
2.49
Tommy Joseph
HOU
$3,200
7.88
2.46
Mitch Moreland
BOS
$3,300
7.52
2.28
José Abreu
MIN
$3,300
7.49
2.27
Second Base
Best Rating
Name
Team
Cost
Expected
Value
José Altuve
PIT
$5,500
11.33
2.06
Robinson Canó
TEX
$4,700
10.26
2.18
Brian Dozier
OAK
$3,900
9.65
2.47
Ian Happ
ATL
$4,000
8.00
2.00
Best Values
Name
Team
Cost
Expected
Value
José Pirela
SD
$2,400
5.98
2.49
Brian Dozier
OAK
$3,900
9.65
2.47
Yolmer Sánchez
MIN
$2,800
6.39
2.28
Brandon Phillips
NYM
$3,300
7.50
2.27
Short Stop
Best Rating
Name
Team
Cost
Expected
Value
Trea Turner
CHC
$5,400
10.75
1.99
Carlos Correa
PIT
$5,500
10.66
1.94
Zack Cozart
PHI
$4,700
7.95
1.69
Xander Bogaerts
BOS
$4,100
7.71
1.88
Best Values
Name
Team
Cost
Expected
Value
JT Riddle
ARZ
$2,600
6.24
2.40
J.J. Hardy
BAL
$2,200
5.17
2.35
Stephen Drew
CHC
$2,800
6.45
2.30
Aledmys Díaz
WSH
$3,100
6.38
2.06
Third Base
Best Rating
Name
Team
Cost
Expected
Value
Miguel Sanó
OAK
$4,900
10.98
2.24
Nolan Arenado
TB
$4,800
9.71
2.02
Kris Bryant
ATL
$4,900
9.35
1.91
Eduardo Núñez
SF
$4,800
8.77
1.83
Best Values
Name
Team
Cost
Expected
Value
Rio Ruiz
NYM
$2,700
6.45
2.39
Stephen Drew
CHC
$2,800
6.45
2.30
Miguel Sanó
OAK
$4,900
10.98
2.24
Kyle Seager
TEX
$3,900
8.58
2.20
Outfield
Best Rating
Name
Team
Cost
Expected
Value
George Springer
PIT
$5,600
11.63
2.08
Bryce Harper
CHC
$5,400
11.41
2.11
J.D. Martinez
CHW
$5,300
9.74
1.84
Matt Adams
NYM
$3,900
9.72
2.49
Best Values
Name
Team
Cost
Expected
Value
Adam Engel
MIN
$2,100
5.71
2.72
Matt Adams
NYM
$3,900
9.72
2.49
Nick Markakis
NYM
$3,000
7.41
2.47
Franchy Cordero
SD
$2,600
6.41
2.46
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.