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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 | Chris Sale |
| C | Victor Caratini |
| 1B | Eric Thames |
| 2B | Tommy La Stella |
| SS | Pat Valaika |
| 3B | Jake Lamb |
| OF One | Curtis Granderson |
| OF Two | Hyun Soo Kim |
| OF Three | Cameron Maybin |
| Salary | $31,200 |
| Expected Points | 128.27 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | BOS | $11,300 | 56.17 | 4.97 |
| Corey Kluber | LAA | $11,800 | 53.99 | 4.58 |
| Jake Arrieta | ATL | $9,600 | 36.15 | 3.77 |
| Max Scherzer | CHC | $11,500 | 35.76 | 3.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | BOS | $11,300 | 56.17 | 4.97 |
| Corey Kluber | LAA | $11,800 | 53.99 | 4.58 |
| German Márquez | TB | $7,300 | 32.62 | 4.47 |
| Jason Vargas | NYY | $7,200 | 29.26 | 4.06 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Piña | CLE | $2,600 | 9.68 | 3.72 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $2,700 | 9.45 | 3.50 |
| Brian McCann | PIT | $2,500 | 9.42 | 3.77 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $3,000 | 8.78 | 2.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Caratini | ATL | $2,100 | 8.60 | 4.09 |
| Travis d’Arnaud | CIN | $2,000 | 7.71 | 3.85 |
| Chris Gimenez | OAK | $2,000 | 7.64 | 3.82 |
| John Hicks | CHW | $2,100 | 7.95 | 3.78 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $4,300 | 14.53 | 3.38 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $4,300 | 14.53 | 3.38 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $5,100 | 14.47 | 2.84 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $3,700 | 13.80 | 3.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Thames | CLE | $2,900 | 13.46 | 4.64 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $2,900 | 13.46 | 4.64 |
| José Abreu | MIN | $2,800 | 11.95 | 4.27 |
| Yonder Alonso | TEX | $2,500 | 10.62 | 4.25 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,000 | 14.58 | 3.64 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,100 | 13.58 | 3.31 |
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $3,800 | 12.42 | 3.27 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $3,700 | 11.16 | 3.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tommy La Stella | ATL | $2,100 | 8.75 | 4.17 |
| Tommy La Stella | ATL | $2,100 | 8.75 | 4.17 |
| Brandon Phillips | NYM | $2,300 | 9.35 | 4.07 |
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $2,700 | 10.88 | 4.03 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | STL | $3,700 | 12.98 | 3.51 |
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $3,400 | 11.45 | 3.37 |
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $3,400 | 11.45 | 3.37 |
| Marwin González | PIT | $3,600 | 11.34 | 3.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pat Valaika | TB | $2,600 | 11.20 | 4.31 |
| Jordy Mercer | LAD | $2,000 | 8.48 | 4.24 |
| Dusty Coleman | SD | $2,000 | 8.03 | 4.01 |
| José Reyes | CIN | $2,200 | 8.29 | 3.77 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,300 | 13.91 | 3.23 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,000 | 12.57 | 3.14 |
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $3,800 | 12.55 | 3.30 |
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $3,900 | 11.71 | 3.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pablo Sandoval | SF | $2,200 | 8.37 | 3.81 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $3,000 | 11.37 | 3.79 |
| Danny Santana | NYM | $2,100 | 7.85 | 3.74 |
| Danny Santana | NYM | $2,100 | 7.85 | 3.74 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,000 | 15.27 | 3.05 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $4,700 | 15.16 | 3.23 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | ARZ | $4,800 | 14.20 | 2.96 |
| Andrew McCutchen | LAD | $3,700 | 13.81 | 3.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curtis Granderson | CIN | $2,700 | 11.82 | 4.38 |
| Hyun Soo Kim | HOU | $2,000 | 8.64 | 4.32 |
| Jesse Winker | PHI | $2,400 | 10.28 | 4.28 |
| Cameron Maybin | MIL | $2,300 | 9.18 | 3.99 |
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.