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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 | Yu Darvish |
| C | John Hicks |
| 1B | Tommy Joseph |
| 2B | Jason Kipnis |
| SS | Dusty Coleman |
| 3B | Luis Valbuena |
| OF One | Howie Kendrick |
| OF Two | Rhys Hoskins |
| OF Three | Jesse Winker |
| Salary | $28,900 |
| Expected Points | 118.99 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yu Darvish | STL | $10,400 | 49.17 | 4.73 |
| Carlos Carrasco | LAA | $9,600 | 40.22 | 4.19 |
| Gerrit Cole | LAD | $9,400 | 39.76 | 4.23 |
| Jimmy Nelson | CLE | $9,000 | 38.75 | 4.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yu Darvish | STL | $10,400 | 49.17 | 4.73 |
| Jimmy Nelson | CLE | $9,000 | 38.75 | 4.31 |
| Cole Hamels | TOR | $8,600 | 36.56 | 4.25 |
| Gerrit Cole | LAD | $9,400 | 39.76 | 4.23 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $3,900 | 12.50 | 3.21 |
| Yadier Molina | WSH | $3,400 | 10.13 | 2.98 |
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $2,600 | 9.51 | 3.66 |
| Manny Piña | CLE | $2,600 | 9.51 | 3.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Hicks | CHW | $2,100 | 9.14 | 4.35 |
| John Hicks | CHW | $2,100 | 9.14 | 4.35 |
| Austin Barnes | STL | $2,200 | 9.18 | 4.17 |
| Cameron Rupp | HOU | $2,100 | 8.50 | 4.05 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,400 | 15.02 | 3.41 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,400 | 15.02 | 3.41 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,700 | 14.40 | 3.06 |
| Joey Gallo | TOR | $3,600 | 13.55 | 3.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tommy Joseph | HOU | $2,400 | 9.78 | 4.07 |
| Luke Voit | WSH | $2,000 | 7.85 | 3.93 |
| Yonder Alonso | TEX | $2,700 | 10.58 | 3.92 |
| Joey Gallo | TOR | $3,600 | 13.55 | 3.76 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,300 | 13.73 | 3.19 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $3,300 | 12.49 | 3.78 |
| Jonathan Schoop | BAL | $3,600 | 12.26 | 3.40 |
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $3,900 | 12.20 | 3.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Kipnis | LAA | $2,600 | 10.63 | 4.09 |
| Carlos Asuaje | SD | $2,400 | 9.42 | 3.92 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $3,300 | 12.49 | 3.78 |
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $3,000 | 10.95 | 3.65 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $3,600 | 12.94 | 3.59 |
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $3,700 | 12.09 | 3.27 |
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $3,700 | 12.09 | 3.27 |
| Tim Beckham | BAL | $3,600 | 11.85 | 3.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dusty Coleman | SD | $2,000 | 9.19 | 4.59 |
| Amed Rosario | CIN | $2,300 | 9.29 | 4.04 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $3,600 | 12.94 | 3.59 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $2,500 | 8.57 | 3.43 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,400 | 14.00 | 3.18 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,600 | 13.33 | 2.90 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,700 | 13.25 | 3.58 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,000 | 13.22 | 3.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Valbuena | MIL | $2,200 | 9.01 | 4.09 |
| Luis Valbuena | MIL | $2,200 | 9.01 | 4.09 |
| Pablo Sandoval | SF | $2,100 | 8.28 | 3.94 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $3,300 | 12.04 | 3.65 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giancarlo Stanton | ARZ | $5,000 | 17.37 | 3.47 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,200 | 15.69 | 3.02 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $4,800 | 13.76 | 2.87 |
| Justin Upton | CHW | $4,000 | 13.71 | 3.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howie Kendrick | CHC | $2,300 | 10.66 | 4.63 |
| Howie Kendrick | CHC | $2,300 | 10.66 | 4.63 |
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $2,600 | 11.10 | 4.27 |
| Nicky Delmonico | MIN | $2,300 | 9.72 | 4.23 |
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.