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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 | J.A. Happ |
| C | Robinson Chirinos |
| 1B | Kendrys Morales |
| 2B | Eric Sogard |
| SS | Chad Pinder |
| 3B | Nolan Arenado |
| OF One | Jesse Winker |
| OF Two | Hyun Soo Kim |
| OF Three | Keon Broxton |
| Salary | $27,200 |
| Expected Points | 103.94 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Keuchel | PIT | $9,600 | 38.80 | 4.04 |
| Jake Arrieta | ATL | $9,400 | 37.96 | 4.04 |
| Masahiro Tanaka | DET | $9,400 | 37.51 | 3.99 |
| Ervin Santana | OAK | $8,900 | 35.61 | 4.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.A. Happ | KC | $7,200 | 30.97 | 4.30 |
| Luke Weaver | WSH | $5,800 | 23.53 | 4.06 |
| Dallas Keuchel | PIT | $9,600 | 38.80 | 4.04 |
| Jake Arrieta | ATL | $9,400 | 37.96 | 4.04 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $3,600 | 12.25 | 3.40 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $2,900 | 10.58 | 3.65 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,300 | 10.54 | 3.19 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,300 | 10.54 | 3.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robinson Chirinos | TOR | $2,100 | 8.40 | 4.00 |
| Brian McCann | PIT | $2,800 | 10.34 | 3.69 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $2,900 | 10.58 | 3.65 |
| Tucker Barnhart | PHI | $2,000 | 7.28 | 3.64 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $3,800 | 14.24 | 3.75 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $3,800 | 14.24 | 3.75 |
| Mark Reynolds | TB | $3,900 | 13.58 | 3.48 |
| Justin Smoak | KC | $3,900 | 13.48 | 3.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kendrys Morales | KC | $2,900 | 12.49 | 4.31 |
| Mike Napoli | TOR | $2,700 | 10.25 | 3.80 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $3,800 | 14.24 | 3.75 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $3,800 | 14.24 | 3.75 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,400 | 14.88 | 3.38 |
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $3,400 | 12.17 | 3.58 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $3,900 | 11.86 | 3.04 |
| Jonathan Schoop | BAL | $4,000 | 11.56 | 2.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Sogard | CLE | $2,100 | 8.53 | 4.06 |
| Eric Sogard | CLE | $2,100 | 8.53 | 4.06 |
| Tyler Saladino | MIN | $2,000 | 7.92 | 3.96 |
| Tyler Saladino | MIN | $2,000 | 7.92 | 3.96 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | STL | $3,600 | 12.82 | 3.56 |
| Jean Segura | TEX | $3,500 | 11.22 | 3.20 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $3,900 | 11.18 | 2.87 |
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $3,600 | 11.18 | 3.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chad Pinder | SEA | $2,000 | 7.90 | 3.95 |
| Chad Pinder | SEA | $2,000 | 7.90 | 3.95 |
| Corey Seager | STL | $3,600 | 12.82 | 3.56 |
| Jorge Polanco | OAK | $2,200 | 7.57 | 3.44 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,700 | 16.09 | 3.42 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $3,600 | 12.76 | 3.54 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $3,900 | 12.73 | 3.26 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $3,900 | 12.73 | 3.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conor Gillaspie | SF | $2,000 | 7.77 | 3.88 |
| Luis Valbuena | MIL | $2,600 | 9.98 | 3.84 |
| Luis Valbuena | MIL | $2,600 | 9.98 | 3.84 |
| Yangervis Solarte | SD | $2,500 | 8.92 | 3.57 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $4,700 | 15.84 | 3.37 |
| Michael Conforto | CIN | $4,600 | 14.98 | 3.26 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $4,900 | 14.96 | 3.05 |
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $4,700 | 14.73 | 3.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesse Winker | PHI | $2,000 | 9.45 | 4.72 |
| Hyun Soo Kim | HOU | $2,100 | 9.75 | 4.64 |
| Jarrod Dyson | TEX | $2,300 | 10.60 | 4.61 |
| Delino DeShields | TOR | $2,300 | 9.57 | 4.16 |
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.