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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 | Andrew Moore |
| C | Welington Castillo |
| 1B | Jesús Aguilar |
| 2B | Robinson Canó |
| SS | Deven Marrero |
| 3B | Matt Chapman |
| OF One | Keon Broxton |
| OF Two | Brian Goodwin |
| OF Three | Shin-soo Choo |
| Salary | $26,400 |
| Expected Points | 98.2 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Strasburg | CHC | $10,800 | 37.95 | 3.51 |
| Aaron Nola | HOU | $8,300 | 31.36 | 3.78 |
| Ivan Nova | LAD | $8,300 | 30.43 | 3.67 |
| Masahiro Tanaka | DET | $9,000 | 30.17 | 3.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Moore | TEX | $5,500 | 22.79 | 4.14 |
| Adalberto Mejía | OAK | $6,300 | 25.90 | 4.11 |
| Aaron Nola | HOU | $8,300 | 31.36 | 3.78 |
| Ivan Nova | LAD | $8,300 | 30.43 | 3.67 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $3,800 | 12.70 | 3.34 |
| Welington Castillo | BAL | $2,500 | 9.94 | 3.97 |
| Manny Piña | CLE | $2,700 | 9.88 | 3.66 |
| Yadier Molina | WSH | $2,800 | 9.70 | 3.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welington Castillo | BAL | $2,500 | 9.94 | 3.97 |
| Sandy Leon | BOS | $2,500 | 9.22 | 3.69 |
| Manny Piña | CLE | $2,700 | 9.88 | 3.66 |
| Martín Maldonado | MIL | $2,300 | 8.41 | 3.65 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Votto | PHI | $5,000 | 16.05 | 3.21 |
| Mark Reynolds | TB | $3,600 | 13.64 | 3.79 |
| Hanley Ramirez | BOS | $3,500 | 12.64 | 3.61 |
| Ryan Zimmerman | CHC | $3,300 | 12.25 | 3.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesús Aguilar | CLE | $2,200 | 9.77 | 4.44 |
| Justin Bour | ARZ | $3,100 | 11.96 | 3.86 |
| Sam Travis | BOS | $2,200 | 8.46 | 3.85 |
| Justin Smoak | KC | $3,200 | 12.19 | 3.81 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $3,600 | 14.02 | 3.89 |
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $4,100 | 13.60 | 3.32 |
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $4,100 | 13.60 | 3.32 |
| Dustin Pedroia | BOS | $3,200 | 12.03 | 3.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $3,600 | 14.02 | 3.89 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $2,800 | 10.79 | 3.85 |
| Dustin Pedroia | BOS | $3,200 | 12.03 | 3.76 |
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $2,700 | 9.15 | 3.39 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $3,600 | 13.02 | 3.62 |
| Jean Segura | TEX | $3,200 | 12.13 | 3.79 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $3,600 | 11.80 | 3.28 |
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $3,300 | 10.06 | 3.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deven Marrero | BOS | $2,400 | 9.20 | 3.83 |
| Jean Segura | TEX | $3,200 | 12.13 | 3.79 |
| Tzu-Wei Lin | BOS | $2,000 | 7.43 | 3.71 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $3,600 | 13.02 | 3.62 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,800 | 14.67 | 3.06 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $3,800 | 13.45 | 3.54 |
| Jedd Gyorko | WSH | $3,700 | 12.29 | 3.32 |
| Adrián Béltre | TOR | $4,000 | 12.22 | 3.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Chapman | SEA | $2,000 | 8.28 | 4.14 |
| T.J. Rivera | CIN | $2,100 | 8.16 | 3.89 |
| T.J. Rivera | CIN | $2,100 | 8.16 | 3.89 |
| Kyle Seager | TEX | $2,700 | 10.41 | 3.86 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Duvall | PHI | $4,400 | 15.60 | 3.54 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $4,400 | 15.49 | 3.52 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $4,300 | 15.42 | 3.58 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $5,100 | 14.68 | 2.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keon Broxton | CLE | $2,600 | 11.12 | 4.28 |
| Brian Goodwin | CHC | $2,500 | 10.42 | 4.17 |
| Carlos Gómez | TOR | $3,100 | 12.02 | 3.88 |
| Domingo Santana | CLE | $3,300 | 12.69 | 3.85 |
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.