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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.
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Mike Pelfrey
C
Gary Sánchez
1B
Cody Bellinger
2B
Robinson Canó
SS
Adam Rosales
3B
Nolan Arenado
OF One
Albert Almora Jr.
OF Two
Clint Frazier
OF Three
Jake Marisnick
Salary
$27,500
Expected Points
100.57
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
Name
Team
Cost
Expected
Value
Max Scherzer
CHC
$11,500
50.20
4.37
Chris Sale
BOS
$11,400
47.10
4.13
Carlos Carrasco
LAA
$9,500
37.20
3.92
Aaron Nola
HOU
$9,400
36.83
3.92
Best Values
Name
Team
Cost
Expected
Value
Mike Pelfrey
MIN
$3,000
16.72
5.57
Homer Bailey
PHI
$4,000
21.69
5.42
Max Scherzer
CHC
$11,500
50.20
4.37
CC Sabathia
DET
$6,700
29.19
4.36
Catcher
Best Rating
Name
Team
Cost
Expected
Value
Gary Sánchez
DET
$3,600
12.14
3.37
Willson Contreras
ATL
$3,300
10.55
3.20
Russell Martin
KC
$2,900
10.40
3.59
Yasmani Grandal
STL
$2,900
10.29
3.55
Best Values
Name
Team
Cost
Expected
Value
James McCann
CHW
$2,600
9.78
3.76
John Hicks
CHW
$2,000
7.32
3.66
John Hicks
CHW
$2,000
7.32
3.66
Russell Martin
KC
$2,900
10.40
3.59
First Base
Best Rating
Name
Team
Cost
Expected
Value
Cody Bellinger
STL
$3,800
13.88
3.65
Cody Bellinger
STL
$3,800
13.88
3.65
Justin Smoak
KC
$4,000
13.63
3.41
Eric Hosmer
NYY
$3,700
12.11
3.27
Best Values
Name
Team
Cost
Expected
Value
Kendrys Morales
KC
$2,800
10.59
3.78
Cody Bellinger
STL
$3,800
13.88
3.65
Cody Bellinger
STL
$3,800
13.88
3.65
John Jaso
LAD
$2,200
8.01
3.64
Second Base
Best Rating
Name
Team
Cost
Expected
Value
DJ LeMahieu
TB
$3,900
12.92
3.31
Robinson Canó
TEX
$3,100
12.23
3.95
Jonathan Schoop
BAL
$4,000
11.99
3.00
Rougned Odor
TOR
$3,200
11.67
3.65
Best Values
Name
Team
Cost
Expected
Value
Robinson Canó
TEX
$3,100
12.23
3.95
Eric Sogard
CLE
$2,100
7.93
3.78
Eric Sogard
CLE
$2,100
7.93
3.78
Rougned Odor
TOR
$3,200
11.67
3.65
Short Stop
Best Rating
Name
Team
Cost
Expected
Value
Corey Seager
STL
$3,700
13.51
3.65
Trevor Story
TB
$3,900
11.65
2.99
Elvis Andrus
TOR
$3,400
11.30
3.32
Didi Gregorius
DET
$3,600
10.43
2.90
Best Values
Name
Team
Cost
Expected
Value
Addison Russell
ATL
$2,500
9.23
3.69
Corey Seager
STL
$3,700
13.51
3.65
Wilmer Difo
CHC
$2,800
9.96
3.56
Wilmer Difo
CHC
$2,800
9.96
3.56
Third Base
Best Rating
Name
Team
Cost
Expected
Value
Nolan Arenado
TB
$4,800
16.09
3.35
Kris Bryant
ATL
$4,000
14.06
3.52
Freddie Freeman
NYM
$3,700
12.77
3.45
Freddie Freeman
NYM
$3,700
12.77
3.45
Best Values
Name
Team
Cost
Expected
Value
Nicholas Castellanos
CHW
$2,700
10.35
3.83
Yangervis Solarte
SD
$2,500
9.23
3.69
Brock Holt
BOS
$2,200
7.99
3.63
Brock Holt
BOS
$2,200
7.99
3.63
Outfield
Best Rating
Name
Team
Cost
Expected
Value
Michael Conforto
CIN
$4,700
15.06
3.20
Aaron Judge
DET
$4,900
14.80
3.02
Charlie Blackmon
TB
$4,900
14.55
2.97
Andrew McCutchen
LAD
$4,300
13.99
3.25
Best Values
Name
Team
Cost
Expected
Value
Albert Almora Jr.
ATL
$2,100
9.20
4.38
Clint Frazier
DET
$3,000
12.47
4.16
Brandon Guyer
LAA
$2,200
8.96
4.07
Derek Fisher
PIT
$2,500
10.13
4.05
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.