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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 | Brandon McCarthy |
| P Two | Matt Moore |
| C | Elias Díaz |
| 1B | Ryon Healy |
| 2B | Taylor Featherston |
| SS | Franklin Barreto |
| 3B | Ryon Healy |
| OF One | Matt Olson |
| OF Two | Dwight Smith Jr. |
| OF Three | Patrick Kivlehan |
| Salary | $33,800 |
| Expected Points | 80.26 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon McCarthy | STL | $7,500 | 17.62 | 2.35 |
| Michael Pineda | DET | $11,700 | 17.15 | 1.47 |
| Sonny Gray | SEA | $8,600 | 17.07 | 1.98 |
| Ervin Santana | OAK | $9,200 | 16.88 | 1.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chad Kuhl | LAD | $5,100 | 12.80 | 2.51 |
| Matt Moore | SF | $5,900 | 14.42 | 2.44 |
| Brandon McCarthy | STL | $7,500 | 17.62 | 2.35 |
| Francis Martes | PIT | $5,800 | 13.44 | 2.32 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $5,000 | 10.00 | 2.00 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $4,200 | 8.17 | 1.94 |
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $3,700 | 7.35 | 1.99 |
| Mike Zunino | TEX | $3,600 | 7.10 | 1.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elias Díaz | LAD | $2,600 | 6.43 | 2.47 |
| René Rivera | CIN | $2,300 | 5.58 | 2.43 |
| Drew Butera | NYY | $2,100 | 4.88 | 2.32 |
| José Lobatón | CHC | $2,300 | 5.04 | 2.19 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $5,500 | 10.46 | 1.90 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | LAA | $5,000 | 10.34 | 2.07 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,900 | 10.18 | 2.08 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $3,900 | 9.55 | 2.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryon Healy | SEA | $3,300 | 8.70 | 2.63 |
| Wilmer Flores | CIN | $2,800 | 7.23 | 2.58 |
| Trey Mancini | BAL | $3,400 | 8.37 | 2.46 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $3,900 | 9.55 | 2.45 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $5,100 | 10.97 | 2.15 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $5,000 | 10.02 | 2.00 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $5,300 | 9.81 | 1.85 |
| Ian Kinsler | CHW | $4,600 | 9.24 | 2.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $3,700 | 8.34 | 2.25 |
| Dustin Pedroia | BOS | $3,500 | 7.83 | 2.24 |
| Tommy La Stella | ATL | $2,700 | 6.00 | 2.22 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $5,100 | 10.97 | 2.15 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | CHC | $5,300 | 10.55 | 1.99 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $5,100 | 9.79 | 1.92 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $4,900 | 9.76 | 1.99 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $4,300 | 8.32 | 1.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Barreto | SEA | $2,200 | 6.92 | 3.14 |
| Ramón Torres | NYY | $2,000 | 5.71 | 2.86 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $2,800 | 6.72 | 2.40 |
| Alcides Escobar | NYY | $2,400 | 5.59 | 2.33 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Turner | STL | $4,600 | 10.11 | 2.20 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $4,700 | 9.55 | 2.03 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,800 | 9.10 | 1.89 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,600 | 9.06 | 1.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryon Healy | SEA | $3,300 | 8.70 | 2.63 |
| Wilmer Flores | CIN | $2,800 | 7.23 | 2.58 |
| Johan Camargo | NYM | $2,800 | 6.34 | 2.26 |
| Tommy La Stella | ATL | $2,700 | 6.00 | 2.22 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | DET | $5,700 | 11.69 | 2.05 |
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $5,400 | 10.94 | 2.03 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $5,500 | 10.46 | 1.90 |
| George Springer | PIT | $5,000 | 10.19 | 2.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | SEA | $2,100 | 6.11 | 2.91 |
| Trey Mancini | BAL | $3,400 | 8.37 | 2.46 |
| Dwight Smith Jr. | KC | $2,500 | 6.15 | 2.46 |
| Patrick Kivlehan | PHI | $2,400 | 5.83 | 2.43 |
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.