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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 | Jeff Samardzija |
| C | Russell Martin |
| 1B | Justin Bour |
| 2B | Whit Merrifield |
| SS | Ramón Torres |
| 3B | Ryon Healy |
| OF One | Bradley Zimmer |
| OF Two | Brandon Moss |
| OF Three | Abraham Almonte |
| Salary | $29,600 |
| Expected Points | 114.89 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | BOS | $11,800 | 52.64 | 4.46 |
| Max Scherzer | CHC | $11,600 | 43.71 | 3.77 |
| Alex Wood | STL | $10,200 | 41.12 | 4.03 |
| Jeff Samardzija | SF | $8,800 | 40.25 | 4.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Samardzija | SF | $8,800 | 40.25 | 4.57 |
| Chris Sale | BOS | $11,800 | 52.64 | 4.46 |
| Carlos Martínez | WSH | $8,900 | 37.51 | 4.21 |
| Yu Darvish | TOR | $9,700 | 39.70 | 4.09 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $3,300 | 11.36 | 3.44 |
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $2,900 | 10.65 | 3.67 |
| Russell Martin | KC | $2,600 | 10.49 | 4.03 |
| Brian McCann | PIT | $2,700 | 10.16 | 3.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Martin | KC | $2,600 | 10.49 | 4.03 |
| Héctor Sánchez | SD | $2,200 | 8.34 | 3.79 |
| Brian McCann | PIT | $2,700 | 10.16 | 3.76 |
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $2,900 | 10.65 | 3.67 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Votto | PHI | $3,900 | 14.39 | 3.69 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | LAA | $3,500 | 12.73 | 3.64 |
| Justin Bour | ARZ | $3,300 | 12.73 | 3.86 |
| Justin Smoak | KC | $3,600 | 12.45 | 3.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Bour | ARZ | $3,300 | 12.73 | 3.86 |
| C.J. Cron | MIL | $2,200 | 8.14 | 3.70 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $3,900 | 14.39 | 3.69 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | LAA | $3,500 | 12.73 | 3.64 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,100 | 13.91 | 3.39 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $3,600 | 13.79 | 3.83 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $3,700 | 11.84 | 3.20 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $3,000 | 11.63 | 3.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $3,000 | 11.63 | 3.88 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $3,600 | 13.79 | 3.83 |
| Dee Gordon | ARZ | $2,900 | 10.65 | 3.67 |
| Erik González | LAA | $2,200 | 7.92 | 3.60 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marwin González | PIT | $3,500 | 11.83 | 3.38 |
| Marwin González | PIT | $3,500 | 11.83 | 3.38 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $3,900 | 10.91 | 2.80 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $3,500 | 10.79 | 3.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ramón Torres | NYY | $2,200 | 9.90 | 4.50 |
| Adam Rosales | SEA | $2,000 | 8.70 | 4.35 |
| Marcus Semien | SEA | $2,300 | 9.46 | 4.11 |
| Marwin González | PIT | $3,500 | 11.83 | 3.38 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,800 | 14.09 | 2.93 |
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $3,900 | 13.13 | 3.37 |
| Mike Moustakas | NYY | $3,200 | 12.23 | 3.82 |
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $3,400 | 12.06 | 3.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryon Healy | SEA | $2,700 | 10.38 | 3.84 |
| Ryon Healy | SEA | $2,700 | 10.38 | 3.84 |
| Mike Moustakas | NYY | $3,200 | 12.23 | 3.82 |
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $3,400 | 12.06 | 3.55 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,100 | 15.36 | 3.01 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | ARZ | $4,300 | 14.13 | 3.29 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $4,200 | 14.04 | 3.34 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $4,500 | 14.00 | 3.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Zimmer | LAA | $2,600 | 11.30 | 4.34 |
| Brandon Moss | NYY | $2,300 | 9.62 | 4.18 |
| Josh Reddick | PIT | $2,900 | 11.86 | 4.09 |
| Abraham Almonte | LAA | $2,100 | 8.49 | 4.04 |
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.