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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 | Chris Sale |
| P Two | Paul Blackburn |
| C | Jonathan Lucroy |
| 1B | Luke Voit |
| 2B | Daniel Murphy |
| SS | Tzu-Wei Lin |
| 3B | Tzu-Wei Lin |
| OF One | Mikie Mahtook |
| OF Two | Chris Herrmann |
| OF Three | Matt Kemp |
| Salary | $41,400 |
| Expected Points | 96.39 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | BOS | $13,000 | 30.65 | 2.36 |
| Corey Kluber | LAA | $12,200 | 28.37 | 2.33 |
| Max Scherzer | CHC | $12,900 | 28.01 | 2.17 |
| Madison Bumgarner | SF | $10,500 | 24.16 | 2.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Arrieta | ATL | $6,800 | 20.27 | 2.98 |
| Tyler Chatwood | TB | $5,800 | 14.84 | 2.56 |
| Lance Lynn | WSH | $6,500 | 16.56 | 2.55 |
| Paul Blackburn | SEA | $5,000 | 12.49 | 2.50 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $4,000 | 7.92 | 1.98 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $3,800 | 7.84 | 2.06 |
| Jonathan Lucroy | TOR | $3,100 | 7.78 | 2.51 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $3,700 | 7.59 | 2.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Lucroy | TOR | $3,100 | 7.78 | 2.51 |
| James McCann | CHW | $2,800 | 6.95 | 2.48 |
| Tony Wolters | TB | $2,300 | 5.50 | 2.39 |
| Bruce Maxwell | SEA | $2,600 | 6.01 | 2.31 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Cabrera | CHW | $3,400 | 9.54 | 2.80 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $4,300 | 9.27 | 2.16 |
| Ryan Zimmerman | CHC | $4,500 | 9.25 | 2.05 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $5,000 | 9.13 | 1.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Voit | WSH | $2,300 | 7.36 | 3.20 |
| Miguel Cabrera | CHW | $3,400 | 9.54 | 2.80 |
| Luis Valbuena | MIL | $2,500 | 6.30 | 2.52 |
| Lucas Duda | CIN | $3,100 | 7.77 | 2.51 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,900 | 10.82 | 2.21 |
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $4,700 | 10.38 | 2.21 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $5,200 | 9.87 | 1.90 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,100 | 8.61 | 2.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ty Kelly | HOU | $2,200 | 5.23 | 2.38 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $3,700 | 8.24 | 2.23 |
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $4,700 | 10.38 | 2.21 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,900 | 10.82 | 2.21 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | STL | $4,600 | 9.69 | 2.11 |
| Jean Segura | TEX | $4,900 | 9.20 | 1.88 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $4,800 | 8.56 | 1.78 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $4,300 | 8.01 | 1.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tzu-Wei Lin | BOS | $2,200 | 5.62 | 2.55 |
| Alcides Escobar | NYY | $2,200 | 5.56 | 2.53 |
| Dansby Swanson | NYM | $2,600 | 6.21 | 2.39 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $3,200 | 7.32 | 2.29 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $5,100 | 10.78 | 2.11 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $4,400 | 9.91 | 2.25 |
| Adrián Béltre | TOR | $4,300 | 9.25 | 2.15 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $5,000 | 9.13 | 1.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tzu-Wei Lin | BOS | $2,200 | 5.62 | 2.55 |
| Luis Valbuena | MIL | $2,500 | 6.30 | 2.52 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $4,400 | 9.91 | 2.25 |
| Martín Prado | ARZ | $2,600 | 5.71 | 2.20 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $5,500 | 11.88 | 2.16 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,300 | 11.17 | 2.11 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,400 | 10.76 | 1.99 |
| Nelson Cruz | TEX | $4,800 | 10.20 | 2.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mikie Mahtook | CHW | $2,700 | 7.05 | 2.61 |
| José Bautista | KC | $3,100 | 7.63 | 2.46 |
| Steve Pearce | KC | $2,800 | 6.75 | 2.41 |
| Matt Kemp | NYM | $3,200 | 7.68 | 2.40 |
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.