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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 | Jeff Samardzija |
| P Two | Trevor Bauer |
| C | Manny Piña |
| 1B | Luis Valbuena |
| 2B | Drew Robinson |
| SS | Trevor Story |
| 3B | Matt Chapman |
| OF One | Magneuris Sierra |
| OF Two | Drew Robinson |
| OF Three | Corey Dickerson |
| Salary | $37,600 |
| Expected Points | 94.67 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Samardzija | SF | $9,500 | 25.17 | 2.65 |
| Carlos Martínez | WSH | $10,800 | 22.94 | 2.12 |
| Yu Darvish | TOR | $11,300 | 21.95 | 1.94 |
| Rich Hill | STL | $11,900 | 21.14 | 1.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Manaea | SEA | $6,000 | 16.73 | 2.79 |
| Chris O’Grady | ARZ | $4,600 | 12.49 | 2.72 |
| Jeff Samardzija | SF | $9,500 | 25.17 | 2.65 |
| Trevor Bauer | LAA | $7,100 | 18.05 | 2.54 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Piña | CLE | $3,100 | 8.60 | 2.77 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $3,700 | 8.02 | 2.17 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $4,100 | 7.52 | 1.83 |
| Brian McCann | PIT | $3,600 | 7.32 | 2.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Piña | CLE | $3,100 | 8.60 | 2.77 |
| Héctor Sánchez | SD | $2,200 | 5.95 | 2.70 |
| Josh Phegley | SEA | $2,100 | 5.58 | 2.66 |
| Ryan Hanigan | TB | $2,000 | 4.90 | 2.45 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $5,100 | 10.88 | 2.13 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,900 | 10.79 | 2.20 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $5,200 | 10.24 | 1.97 |
| Miguel Cabrera | CHW | $3,200 | 9.05 | 2.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Valbuena | MIL | $2,000 | 6.13 | 3.07 |
| Miguel Cabrera | CHW | $3,200 | 9.05 | 2.83 |
| John Jaso | LAD | $2,900 | 6.76 | 2.33 |
| Lucas Duda | CIN | $3,300 | 7.66 | 2.32 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $5,300 | 11.62 | 2.19 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $5,000 | 10.61 | 2.12 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,400 | 9.56 | 2.17 |
| Ian Happ | ATL | $4,600 | 9.00 | 1.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Robinson | TOR | $2,200 | 6.34 | 2.88 |
| Ty Kelly | HOU | $2,300 | 5.49 | 2.39 |
| Ian Kinsler | CHW | $3,500 | 7.94 | 2.27 |
| José Peraza | PHI | $2,800 | 6.26 | 2.24 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jean Segura | TEX | $5,000 | 9.98 | 2.00 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $4,200 | 8.83 | 2.10 |
| Corey Seager | STL | $4,300 | 8.66 | 2.01 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $2,800 | 7.94 | 2.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $2,800 | 7.94 | 2.83 |
| Tzu-Wei Lin | BOS | $2,800 | 6.72 | 2.40 |
| José Peraza | PHI | $2,800 | 6.26 | 2.24 |
| Alcides Escobar | NYY | $2,700 | 5.92 | 2.19 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,900 | 10.93 | 2.23 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $5,100 | 10.88 | 2.13 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $4,500 | 9.95 | 2.21 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $5,100 | 9.66 | 1.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Chapman | SEA | $2,200 | 6.99 | 3.18 |
| Luis Valbuena | MIL | $2,000 | 6.13 | 3.07 |
| Tzu-Wei Lin | BOS | $2,800 | 6.72 | 2.40 |
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $4,100 | 9.56 | 2.33 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $5,400 | 12.42 | 2.30 |
| George Springer | PIT | $5,500 | 11.41 | 2.07 |
| Nelson Cruz | TEX | $4,800 | 10.90 | 2.27 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $4,800 | 10.39 | 2.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magneuris Sierra | WSH | $2,600 | 7.53 | 2.89 |
| Drew Robinson | TOR | $2,200 | 6.34 | 2.88 |
| Hunter Pence | SF | $2,800 | 7.20 | 2.57 |
| Jabari Blash | SD | $2,300 | 5.73 | 2.49 |
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.