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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 | Stephen Strasburg |
| P Two | Ivan Nova |
| C | Drew Butera |
| 1B | Eric Thames |
| 2B | Daniel Robertson |
| SS | Adam Rosales |
| 3B | Daniel Robertson |
| OF One | Guillermo Heredia |
| OF Two | Jaycob Brugman |
| OF Three | Chris Taylor |
| Salary | $41,200 |
| Expected Points | 91.35 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Strasburg | CHC | $12,200 | 24.77 | 2.03 |
| Jake Arrieta | ATL | $11,200 | 20.26 | 1.81 |
| Marcus Stroman | KC | $10,100 | 19.88 | 1.97 |
| Michael Fulmer | CHW | $8,000 | 19.08 | 2.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivan Nova | LAD | $7,100 | 17.17 | 2.42 |
| Michael Fulmer | CHW | $8,000 | 19.08 | 2.39 |
| Jesse Hahn | SEA | $5,300 | 12.46 | 2.35 |
| Jerad Eickhoff | HOU | $5,000 | 11.72 | 2.34 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buster Posey | SF | $4,600 | 10.91 | 2.37 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $3,600 | 7.82 | 2.17 |
| Brian McCann | PIT | $4,100 | 7.54 | 1.84 |
| Jonathan Lucroy | TOR | $3,600 | 7.46 | 2.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Butera | NYY | $2,000 | 4.79 | 2.40 |
| Omar Narváez | MIN | $2,000 | 4.77 | 2.38 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $4,600 | 10.91 | 2.37 |
| Nick Hundley | SF | $3,300 | 7.40 | 2.24 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Reynolds | TB | $5,200 | 11.04 | 2.12 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $4,600 | 10.91 | 2.37 |
| Ian Desmond | TB | $4,800 | 10.81 | 2.25 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $4,300 | 10.50 | 2.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Thames | CLE | $4,300 | 10.50 | 2.44 |
| José Martínez | WSH | $3,300 | 7.89 | 2.39 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $4,600 | 10.91 | 2.37 |
| Wil Myers | SD | $3,800 | 8.89 | 2.34 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $5,200 | 10.39 | 2.00 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,900 | 10.39 | 2.12 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $4,100 | 9.84 | 2.40 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,900 | 9.72 | 1.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelby Tomlinson | SF | $3,200 | 7.82 | 2.44 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $4,100 | 9.84 | 2.40 |
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $2,700 | 6.43 | 2.38 |
| Johan Camargo | NYM | $2,200 | 5.10 | 2.32 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | STL | $4,500 | 10.46 | 2.32 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $5,000 | 9.78 | 1.96 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $3,900 | 9.47 | 2.43 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $4,600 | 9.14 | 1.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Rosales | SEA | $2,100 | 5.44 | 2.59 |
| Kelby Tomlinson | SF | $3,200 | 7.82 | 2.44 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $3,900 | 9.47 | 2.43 |
| Troy Tulowitzki | KC | $2,800 | 6.61 | 2.36 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,500 | 12.33 | 2.24 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $4,500 | 9.90 | 2.20 |
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $4,800 | 9.85 | 2.05 |
| Adrián Béltre | TOR | $4,100 | 9.60 | 2.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adrián Béltre | TOR | $4,100 | 9.60 | 2.34 |
| Matt Chapman | SEA | $2,500 | 5.77 | 2.31 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,500 | 12.33 | 2.24 |
| Jedd Gyorko | WSH | $3,800 | 8.51 | 2.24 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $5,500 | 11.20 | 2.04 |
| Ian Desmond | TB | $4,800 | 10.81 | 2.25 |
| Nelson Cruz | TEX | $5,000 | 10.65 | 2.13 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,400 | 10.55 | 1.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guillermo Heredia | TEX | $2,600 | 7.02 | 2.70 |
| Jaycob Brugman | SEA | $2,000 | 5.38 | 2.69 |
| Hunter Pence | SF | $3,700 | 9.46 | 2.56 |
| Alex Presley | CHW | $2,100 | 5.22 | 2.49 |
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.