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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 | Marcus Stroman |
| C | Buster Posey |
| 1B | Eric Thames |
| 2B | Chase Utley |
| SS | Corey Seager |
| 3B | Logan Forsythe |
| OF One | José Martínez |
| OF Two | Chris Taylor |
| OF Three | Kyle Schwarber |
| Salary | $33,800 |
| Expected Points | 116.2 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Strasburg | CHC | $10,900 | 40.82 | 3.74 |
| Jake Arrieta | ATL | $9,800 | 36.49 | 3.72 |
| Marcus Stroman | KC | $9,300 | 34.96 | 3.76 |
| Michael Fulmer | CHW | $8,900 | 33.50 | 3.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Stroman | KC | $9,300 | 34.96 | 3.76 |
| Michael Fulmer | CHW | $8,900 | 33.50 | 3.76 |
| Stephen Strasburg | CHC | $10,900 | 40.82 | 3.74 |
| Jake Arrieta | ATL | $9,800 | 36.49 | 3.72 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buster Posey | SF | $4,400 | 14.15 | 3.21 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $4,400 | 14.15 | 3.21 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $3,100 | 10.36 | 3.34 |
| Brian McCann | PIT | $3,400 | 9.72 | 2.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Montero | ATL | $2,100 | 7.58 | 3.61 |
| Martín Maldonado | MIL | $2,100 | 7.38 | 3.51 |
| Jonathan Lucroy | TOR | $2,800 | 9.52 | 3.40 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $3,100 | 10.36 | 3.34 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Reynolds | TB | $4,100 | 14.56 | 3.55 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,400 | 13.89 | 3.16 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $3,600 | 13.86 | 3.85 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $3,600 | 13.86 | 3.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Thames | CLE | $3,600 | 13.86 | 3.85 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $3,600 | 13.86 | 3.85 |
| Edwin Encarnación | LAA | $3,700 | 13.65 | 3.69 |
| Chris Carter | DET | $2,500 | 9.05 | 3.62 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $3,700 | 13.67 | 3.69 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $3,900 | 13.31 | 3.41 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $3,900 | 12.64 | 3.24 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,000 | 12.49 | 3.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Utley | STL | $2,400 | 10.79 | 4.49 |
| Chase Utley | STL | $2,400 | 10.79 | 4.49 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $3,700 | 13.67 | 3.69 |
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $2,100 | 7.69 | 3.66 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | STL | $3,500 | 13.75 | 3.93 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,200 | 12.39 | 2.95 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $3,500 | 12.39 | 3.54 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $3,200 | 11.72 | 3.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | STL | $3,500 | 13.75 | 3.93 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $3,200 | 11.72 | 3.66 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $3,500 | 12.39 | 3.54 |
| Allen Cordoba | SD | $2,200 | 7.73 | 3.51 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,800 | 16.25 | 3.38 |
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $4,100 | 12.93 | 3.15 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $3,800 | 12.70 | 3.34 |
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $4,200 | 12.65 | 3.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Forsythe | STL | $2,300 | 9.30 | 4.04 |
| Logan Forsythe | STL | $2,300 | 9.30 | 4.04 |
| Matt Chapman | SEA | $2,000 | 7.98 | 3.99 |
| Jedd Gyorko | WSH | $2,900 | 10.77 | 3.71 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $4,800 | 14.53 | 3.03 |
| Nelson Cruz | TEX | $4,300 | 14.17 | 3.29 |
| Ian Desmond | TB | $4,000 | 13.99 | 3.50 |
| Ian Desmond | TB | $4,000 | 13.99 | 3.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Martínez | WSH | $2,400 | 10.35 | 4.31 |
| José Martínez | WSH | $2,400 | 10.35 | 4.31 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $3,300 | 13.17 | 3.99 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $3,300 | 13.17 | 3.99 |
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.