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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 | Jimmy Nelson |
| P Two | Eduardo Rodríguez |
| C | Bruce Maxwell |
| 1B | Victor Martinez |
| 2B | Neil Walker |
| SS | Kiké Hernández |
| 3B | Matt Chapman |
| OF One | Matt Olson |
| OF Two | John Jaso |
| OF Three | Kiké Hernández |
| Salary | $37,100 |
| Expected Points | 86.71 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rich Hill | STL | $12,200 | 23.53 | 1.93 |
| Jimmy Nelson | CLE | $9,900 | 23.39 | 2.36 |
| Marcus Stroman | KC | $10,900 | 20.00 | 1.83 |
| Carlos Carrasco | LAA | $9,700 | 19.20 | 1.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eduardo Rodríguez | BOS | $6,200 | 15.75 | 2.54 |
| Paul Blackburn | SEA | $5,800 | 13.83 | 2.38 |
| Jimmy Nelson | CLE | $9,900 | 23.39 | 2.36 |
| Jaime García | DET | $5,700 | 13.39 | 2.35 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,600 | 8.61 | 1.87 |
| Austin Barnes | STL | $3,300 | 7.41 | 2.25 |
| Manny Piña | CLE | $3,300 | 7.39 | 2.24 |
| Russell Martin | KC | $3,400 | 7.34 | 2.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bruce Maxwell | SEA | $2,400 | 6.12 | 2.55 |
| Mike Zunino | TEX | $2,700 | 6.41 | 2.37 |
| Austin Barnes | STL | $3,300 | 7.41 | 2.25 |
| Manny Piña | CLE | $3,300 | 7.39 | 2.24 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,600 | 10.04 | 2.18 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,900 | 10.04 | 2.05 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $5,100 | 9.99 | 1.96 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $4,100 | 9.61 | 2.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Martinez | CHW | $2,400 | 6.64 | 2.76 |
| Matt Olson | SEA | $2,500 | 6.88 | 2.75 |
| John Jaso | LAD | $2,100 | 5.71 | 2.72 |
| Ryder Jones | SF | $2,000 | 5.29 | 2.64 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Taylor | STL | $4,800 | 9.92 | 2.07 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $5,400 | 9.86 | 1.83 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $5,100 | 9.84 | 1.93 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,600 | 9.84 | 2.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neil Walker | CIN | $2,700 | 7.43 | 2.75 |
| Tyler Saladino | MIN | $2,600 | 6.20 | 2.38 |
| Joe Panik | SF | $3,100 | 7.36 | 2.37 |
| Ben Zobrist | ATL | $3,300 | 7.71 | 2.33 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jean Segura | TEX | $4,700 | 9.43 | 2.01 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $4,600 | 8.88 | 1.93 |
| Andrelton Simmons | MIL | $4,100 | 8.35 | 2.04 |
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $3,300 | 7.95 | 2.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $3,300 | 7.95 | 2.41 |
| Tyler Saladino | MIN | $2,600 | 6.20 | 2.38 |
| Alcides Escobar | NYY | $2,200 | 5.23 | 2.38 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $3,000 | 7.09 | 2.36 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $5,100 | 9.99 | 1.96 |
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $4,300 | 9.65 | 2.24 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,500 | 9.63 | 2.14 |
| Joey Gallo | TOR | $4,600 | 9.56 | 2.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Chapman | SEA | $2,300 | 6.84 | 2.97 |
| Ryder Jones | SF | $2,000 | 5.29 | 2.64 |
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $4,300 | 9.65 | 2.24 |
| Logan Forsythe | STL | $3,400 | 7.56 | 2.22 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,700 | 12.10 | 2.12 |
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $5,600 | 11.53 | 2.06 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,500 | 11.31 | 2.06 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | ARZ | $5,100 | 10.80 | 2.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | SEA | $2,500 | 6.88 | 2.75 |
| John Jaso | LAD | $2,100 | 5.71 | 2.72 |
| Gregory Polanco | LAD | $2,400 | 6.51 | 2.71 |
| Jarrett Parker | SF | $3,200 | 8.36 | 2.61 |
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.