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Optimal Lineup
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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 |
Masahiro Tanaka |
P Two |
Carlos Rodón |
C |
Russell Martin |
1B |
Sam Travis |
2B |
Dustin Pedroia |
SS |
Carlos Asuaje |
3B |
Johan Camargo |
OF One |
Austin Slater |
OF Two |
Giancarlo Stanton |
OF Three |
Mark Trumbo |
Salary |
$38,400 |
Expected Points |
86.13 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Stephen Strasburg |
CHC |
$11,600 |
23.18 |
2.00 |
Yu Darvish |
TOR |
$10,900 |
18.91 |
1.73 |
Masahiro Tanaka |
DET |
$8,300 |
18.22 |
2.20 |
Felix Hernandez |
TEX |
$9,300 |
17.99 |
1.93 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Luis Perdomo |
SD |
$5,600 |
15.21 |
2.72 |
Ivan Nova |
LAD |
$6,400 |
16.15 |
2.52 |
Carlos Rodón |
MIN |
$5,600 |
13.52 |
2.41 |
Mark Leiter Jr. |
HOU |
$5,500 |
12.53 |
2.28 |
Catcher
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Gary Sánchez |
DET |
$5,000 |
9.76 |
1.95 |
Alex Avila |
CHW |
$3,900 |
7.89 |
2.02 |
Russell Martin |
KC |
$3,700 |
7.84 |
2.12 |
Brian McCann |
PIT |
$3,800 |
7.72 |
2.03 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Bruce Maxwell |
SEA |
$2,700 |
6.01 |
2.22 |
Robinson Chirinos |
TOR |
$3,200 |
7.01 |
2.19 |
Austin Hedges |
SD |
$3,100 |
6.76 |
2.18 |
A.J. Ellis |
ARZ |
$2,400 |
5.09 |
2.12 |
First Base
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Cody Bellinger |
STL |
$5,400 |
10.89 |
2.02 |
Justin Smoak |
KC |
$4,300 |
10.28 |
2.39 |
Eric Thames |
CLE |
$4,200 |
9.86 |
2.35 |
Joey Votto |
PHI |
$4,300 |
9.61 |
2.23 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Sam Travis |
BOS |
$2,900 |
7.29 |
2.51 |
Miguel Cabrera |
CHW |
$3,500 |
8.62 |
2.46 |
Wil Myers |
SD |
$3,900 |
9.56 |
2.45 |
Matt Carpenter |
WSH |
$3,700 |
8.96 |
2.42 |
Second Base
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
José Altuve |
PIT |
$4,900 |
9.86 |
2.01 |
Daniel Murphy |
CHC |
$5,100 |
9.84 |
1.93 |
Brian Dozier |
OAK |
$4,600 |
9.82 |
2.13 |
Chris Taylor |
STL |
$4,100 |
8.95 |
2.18 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Dustin Pedroia |
BOS |
$3,200 |
8.54 |
2.67 |
Yolmer Sánchez |
MIN |
$2,700 |
6.52 |
2.41 |
Rougned Odor |
TOR |
$3,100 |
7.07 |
2.28 |
Chris Taylor |
STL |
$4,100 |
8.95 |
2.18 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Trea Turner |
CHC |
$5,000 |
10.29 |
2.06 |
Carlos Correa |
PIT |
$4,800 |
9.38 |
1.95 |
Xander Bogaerts |
BOS |
$4,800 |
9.16 |
1.91 |
Jean Segura |
TEX |
$4,600 |
8.89 |
1.93 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Carlos Asuaje |
SD |
$2,400 |
5.93 |
2.47 |
JT Riddle |
ARZ |
$2,000 |
4.72 |
2.36 |
Pat Valaika |
TB |
$3,100 |
7.21 |
2.33 |
José Iglesias |
CHW |
$2,200 |
4.98 |
2.26 |
Third Base
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Travis Shaw |
CLE |
$4,500 |
10.73 |
2.38 |
Nolan Arenado |
TB |
$5,200 |
10.01 |
1.93 |
Justin Turner |
STL |
$4,700 |
9.84 |
2.09 |
Adrián Béltre |
TOR |
$4,100 |
9.53 |
2.32 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Johan Camargo |
NYM |
$2,400 |
5.80 |
2.42 |
Travis Shaw |
CLE |
$4,500 |
10.73 |
2.38 |
Maikel Franco |
HOU |
$2,700 |
6.40 |
2.37 |
Deven Marrero |
BOS |
$2,600 |
6.05 |
2.33 |
Outfield
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Cody Bellinger |
STL |
$5,400 |
10.89 |
2.02 |
Aaron Judge |
DET |
$5,600 |
10.84 |
1.93 |
Bryce Harper |
CHC |
$5,200 |
10.84 |
2.08 |
Giancarlo Stanton |
ARZ |
$4,200 |
10.49 |
2.50 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Austin Slater |
SF |
$2,500 |
6.92 |
2.77 |
Giancarlo Stanton |
ARZ |
$4,200 |
10.49 |
2.50 |
Shin-soo Choo |
TOR |
$3,800 |
9.40 |
2.47 |
Eric Thames |
CLE |
$4,200 |
9.86 |
2.35 |
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.