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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 |
Paul Blackburn |
C |
Russell Martin |
1B |
Justin Smoak |
2B |
Drew Robinson |
SS |
Darwin Barney |
3B |
Rafael Devers |
OF One |
Jake Marisnick |
OF Two |
Derek Fisher |
OF Three |
Bradley Zimmer |
Salary |
$28,800 |
Expected Points |
106.48 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Luis Severino |
DET |
$10,100 |
43.77 |
4.33 |
Gio González |
CHC |
$8,700 |
35.28 |
4.05 |
Mike Foltynewicz |
NYM |
$8,300 |
34.99 |
4.22 |
Charlie Morton |
PIT |
$8,800 |
34.24 |
3.89 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Paul Blackburn |
SEA |
$6,900 |
30.82 |
4.47 |
Luis Severino |
DET |
$10,100 |
43.77 |
4.33 |
Mike Foltynewicz |
NYM |
$8,300 |
34.99 |
4.22 |
Danny Duffy |
NYY |
$8,300 |
33.91 |
4.09 |
Catcher
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Russell Martin |
KC |
$2,700 |
10.66 |
3.95 |
Gary Sánchez |
DET |
$3,800 |
10.20 |
2.68 |
Salvador Perez |
NYY |
$3,400 |
10.07 |
2.96 |
Brian McCann |
PIT |
$2,700 |
9.81 |
3.63 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Russell Martin |
KC |
$2,700 |
10.66 |
3.95 |
Robinson Chirinos |
TOR |
$2,300 |
8.46 |
3.68 |
Brian McCann |
PIT |
$2,700 |
9.81 |
3.63 |
Carlos Ruiz |
TEX |
$2,000 |
7.11 |
3.56 |
First Base
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Justin Smoak |
KC |
$3,900 |
13.29 |
3.41 |
Eric Hosmer |
NYY |
$3,700 |
12.48 |
3.37 |
Edwin Encarnacion |
LAA |
$3,700 |
12.20 |
3.30 |
Carlos Santana |
LAA |
$3,700 |
12.19 |
3.29 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Kendrys Morales |
KC |
$2,800 |
10.23 |
3.65 |
Yonder Alonso |
SEA |
$2,800 |
9.96 |
3.56 |
Mitch Moreland |
BOS |
$2,300 |
8.17 |
3.55 |
Matt Adams |
NYM |
$2,700 |
9.35 |
3.46 |
Second Base
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
José Altuve |
PIT |
$4,400 |
13.10 |
2.98 |
Jonathan Schoop |
BAL |
$3,800 |
12.51 |
3.29 |
Daniel Murphy |
CHC |
$4,000 |
12.43 |
3.11 |
José Ramírez |
LAA |
$3,600 |
11.35 |
0.00 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Drew Robinson |
TOR |
$2,100 |
9.34 |
4.45 |
Drew Robinson |
TOR |
$2,100 |
9.34 |
4.45 |
Erik González |
LAA |
$2,000 |
8.02 |
4.01 |
Erik González |
LAA |
$2,000 |
8.02 |
4.01 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Francisco Lindor |
LAA |
$3,900 |
12.14 |
3.11 |
Elvis Andrus |
TOR |
$3,500 |
10.64 |
3.04 |
Marcus Semien |
SEA |
$3,100 |
9.42 |
3.04 |
Jean Segura |
TEX |
$3,400 |
9.41 |
2.77 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Alcides Escobar |
NYY |
$2,300 |
7.63 |
3.32 |
Wilmer Difo |
CHC |
$2,800 |
9.08 |
3.24 |
Wilmer Difo |
CHC |
$2,800 |
9.08 |
3.24 |
Rubén Tejada |
BAL |
$2,200 |
6.94 |
3.15 |
Third Base
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Freddie Freeman |
NYM |
$3,900 |
12.91 |
3.31 |
Freddie Freeman |
NYM |
$3,900 |
12.91 |
3.31 |
Mike Moustakas |
NYY |
$3,600 |
12.67 |
3.52 |
Josh Donaldson |
KC |
$3,800 |
11.46 |
3.02 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Rafael Devers |
BOS |
$2,700 |
10.37 |
3.84 |
Brock Holt |
BOS |
$2,200 |
8.29 |
3.77 |
Brock Holt |
BOS |
$2,200 |
8.29 |
3.77 |
Matt Davidson |
MIN |
$2,700 |
9.68 |
3.58 |
Outfield
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Bryce Harper |
CHC |
$4,900 |
14.97 |
3.06 |
Giancarlo Stanton |
ARZ |
$4,700 |
13.44 |
2.86 |
Bradley Zimmer |
LAA |
$3,500 |
13.04 |
3.72 |
Khris Davis |
SEA |
$4,000 |
12.68 |
3.17 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Jake Marisnick |
PIT |
$2,100 |
8.52 |
4.06 |
Derek Fisher |
PIT |
$2,600 |
10.44 |
4.02 |
Hyun Soo Kim |
HOU |
$2,000 |
7.77 |
3.89 |
Melky Cabrera |
NYY |
$2,700 |
10.51 |
3.89 |
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.