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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 | Chris Archer |
| P Two | Sean Manaea |
| C | Yasmani Grandal |
| 1B | Luis Valbuena |
| 2B | Kaleb Cowart |
| SS | Adam Rosales |
| 3B | Matt Chapman |
| OF One | Nicky Delmonico |
| OF Two | Matt Olson |
| OF Three | Gregory Polanco |
| Salary | $36,700 |
| Expected Points | 87.42 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Martínez | WSH | $11,200 | 23.24 | 2.07 |
| Luis Severino | DET | $11,800 | 22.48 | 1.90 |
| Hyun-Jin Ryu | STL | $9,700 | 21.67 | 2.23 |
| Aaron Nola | HOU | $10,400 | 19.46 | 1.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Manaea | SEA | $6,200 | 15.84 | 2.55 |
| Jeff Samardzija | SF | $7,400 | 18.29 | 2.47 |
| Mike Clevinger | LAA | $6,900 | 16.66 | 2.41 |
| Trevor Williams | LAD | $6,000 | 14.27 | 2.38 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,700 | 8.14 | 1.73 |
| Yadier Molina | WSH | $3,800 | 7.66 | 2.02 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,500 | 7.60 | 2.17 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $3,300 | 7.59 | 2.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bruce Maxwell | SEA | $2,300 | 5.63 | 2.45 |
| Mike Zunino | TEX | $2,600 | 6.25 | 2.40 |
| James McCann | CHW | $2,400 | 5.56 | 2.32 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $3,300 | 7.59 | 2.30 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Thames | CLE | $4,000 | 10.46 | 2.62 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $5,300 | 10.43 | 1.97 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,600 | 9.91 | 2.15 |
| Eric Hosmer | NYY | $4,200 | 9.64 | 2.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Valbuena | MIL | $2,200 | 6.89 | 3.13 |
| Matt Olson | SEA | $2,300 | 6.75 | 2.93 |
| Tommy Joseph | HOU | $2,500 | 7.12 | 2.85 |
| Victor Martinez | CHW | $2,400 | 6.58 | 2.74 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $5,700 | 10.22 | 1.79 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $5,000 | 9.47 | 1.89 |
| Jonathan Schoop | BAL | $3,700 | 9.47 | 2.56 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $5,400 | 9.25 | 1.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaleb Cowart | MIL | $2,200 | 5.97 | 2.71 |
| Jonathan Schoop | BAL | $3,700 | 9.47 | 2.56 |
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $3,600 | 9.12 | 2.53 |
| Asdrúbal Cabrera | CIN | $3,100 | 7.63 | 2.46 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | STL | $4,600 | 9.31 | 2.02 |
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $4,100 | 8.75 | 2.13 |
| Zack Cozart | PHI | $4,400 | 8.69 | 1.98 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $4,700 | 8.69 | 1.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amed Rosario | CIN | $2,700 | 6.79 | 2.51 |
| Asdrúbal Cabrera | CIN | $3,100 | 7.63 | 2.46 |
| Jordy Mercer | LAD | $2,600 | 6.12 | 2.35 |
| Tim Beckham | BAL | $3,300 | 7.68 | 2.33 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,400 | 10.91 | 2.02 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,500 | 10.74 | 2.39 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,600 | 9.91 | 2.15 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,600 | 9.53 | 2.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Chapman | SEA | $2,100 | 6.61 | 3.15 |
| Luis Valbuena | MIL | $2,200 | 6.89 | 3.13 |
| Ryder Jones | SF | $2,000 | 5.38 | 2.69 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,500 | 10.74 | 2.39 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $5,500 | 11.17 | 2.03 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,600 | 10.96 | 1.96 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | ARZ | $5,400 | 10.71 | 1.98 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $4,000 | 10.46 | 2.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicky Delmonico | MIN | $2,800 | 8.44 | 3.01 |
| Matt Olson | SEA | $2,300 | 6.75 | 2.93 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $4,000 | 10.46 | 2.62 |
| John Jaso | LAD | $2,300 | 6.01 | 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.