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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 |
Danny Salazar |
P Two |
Sean Manaea |
C |
Bruce Maxwell |
1B |
Sean Rodríguez |
2B |
Sean Rodríguez |
SS |
Freddy Galvis |
3B |
Matt Chapman |
OF One |
Jaycob Brugman |
OF Two |
Clint Frazier |
OF Three |
Corey Dickerson |
Salary |
$35,100 |
Expected Points |
85.05 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Rich Hill |
STL |
$11,700 |
23.74 |
2.03 |
David Price |
BOS |
$12,300 |
23.36 |
1.90 |
Danny Salazar |
LAA |
$7,100 |
19.30 |
2.72 |
Jon Lester |
ATL |
$12,200 |
18.55 |
1.52 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Danny Salazar |
LAA |
$7,100 |
19.30 |
2.72 |
Zack Wheeler |
CIN |
$6,300 |
16.12 |
2.56 |
Sean Manaea |
SEA |
$6,600 |
16.80 |
2.55 |
Matt Moore |
SF |
$7,200 |
16.98 |
2.36 |
Catcher
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Evan Gattis |
PIT |
$4,400 |
8.13 |
1.85 |
Gary Sánchez |
DET |
$4,400 |
8.04 |
1.83 |
Willson Contreras |
ATL |
$4,500 |
7.99 |
1.77 |
Yasmani Grandal |
STL |
$3,600 |
7.97 |
2.21 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Bruce Maxwell |
SEA |
$2,500 |
6.24 |
2.50 |
Kevan Smith |
MIN |
$2,000 |
4.92 |
2.46 |
Tony Wolters |
TB |
$2,800 |
6.81 |
2.43 |
Cameron Rupp |
HOU |
$2,900 |
6.79 |
2.34 |
First Base
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Cody Bellinger |
STL |
$4,900 |
10.17 |
2.08 |
Ryan Zimmerman |
CHC |
$4,100 |
9.85 |
2.40 |
Anthony Rizzo |
ATL |
$5,500 |
9.67 |
1.76 |
Mark Reynolds |
TB |
$4,700 |
9.63 |
2.05 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Sean Rodríguez |
NYM |
$2,000 |
6.29 |
3.14 |
Wilmer Flores |
CIN |
$2,500 |
7.78 |
3.11 |
Josh Bell |
LAD |
$3,700 |
9.49 |
2.56 |
José Abreu |
MIN |
$3,700 |
9.43 |
2.55 |
Second Base
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
José Altuve |
PIT |
$5,300 |
11.03 |
2.08 |
Brian Dozier |
OAK |
$4,400 |
10.05 |
2.28 |
Daniel Murphy |
CHC |
$5,000 |
9.39 |
1.88 |
Robinson Canó |
TEX |
$4,100 |
8.98 |
2.19 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Sean Rodríguez |
NYM |
$2,000 |
6.29 |
3.14 |
Tyler Saladino |
MIN |
$2,700 |
6.57 |
2.43 |
Josh Harrison |
LAD |
$3,700 |
8.74 |
2.36 |
Dee Gordon |
ARZ |
$3,800 |
8.85 |
2.33 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Corey Seager |
STL |
$4,800 |
9.85 |
2.05 |
Zack Cozart |
PHI |
$4,300 |
8.70 |
2.02 |
Jean Segura |
TEX |
$4,200 |
8.38 |
1.99 |
Trevor Story |
TB |
$4,500 |
8.14 |
1.81 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Tyler Saladino |
MIN |
$2,700 |
6.57 |
2.43 |
Marcus Semien |
SEA |
$3,000 |
7.11 |
2.37 |
Dansby Swanson |
NYM |
$2,500 |
5.72 |
2.29 |
José Reyes |
CIN |
$3,400 |
7.19 |
2.11 |
Third Base
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Nolan Arenado |
TB |
$5,600 |
11.70 |
2.09 |
Anthony Rendon |
CHC |
$4,900 |
10.17 |
2.08 |
Travis Shaw |
CLE |
$4,400 |
9.48 |
2.15 |
Kris Bryant |
ATL |
$5,500 |
9.45 |
1.72 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Matt Chapman |
SEA |
$2,000 |
6.59 |
3.29 |
Wilmer Flores |
CIN |
$2,500 |
7.78 |
3.11 |
Conor Gillaspie |
SF |
$2,500 |
6.53 |
2.61 |
Mike Moustakas |
NYY |
$3,700 |
9.20 |
2.49 |
Outfield
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Charlie Blackmon |
TB |
$5,700 |
13.04 |
2.29 |
Giancarlo Stanton |
ARZ |
$5,400 |
11.08 |
2.05 |
George Springer |
PIT |
$5,400 |
11.00 |
2.04 |
Aaron Judge |
DET |
$5,200 |
10.88 |
2.09 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Jaycob Brugman |
SEA |
$2,000 |
5.16 |
2.58 |
Clint Frazier |
DET |
$3,500 |
8.80 |
2.51 |
John Jaso |
LAD |
$2,800 |
7.00 |
2.50 |
Eric Thames |
CLE |
$3,900 |
9.47 |
2.43 |
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.