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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 | Luis Severino |
| P Two | Scott Feldman |
| C | Max Stassi |
| 1B | Ryder Jones |
| 2B | Brad Miller |
| SS | Trevor Story |
| 3B | Ryder Jones |
| OF One | Nicky Delmonico |
| OF Two | Drew Robinson |
| OF Three | Hyun Soo Kim |
| Salary | $38,200 |
| Expected Points | 82.54 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Severino | DET | $12,500 | 23.68 | 1.89 |
| Aaron Nola | HOU | $12,000 | 23.24 | 1.94 |
| Carlos Carrasco | LAA | $11,100 | 22.16 | 2.00 |
| Jeff Samardzija | SF | $9,300 | 20.89 | 2.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jhoulys Chacin | SD | $6,000 | 14.70 | 2.45 |
| Scott Feldman | PHI | $5,700 | 13.22 | 2.32 |
| Jeff Samardzija | SF | $9,300 | 20.89 | 2.25 |
| Chris Rowley | KC | $5,900 | 12.18 | 2.06 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $5,400 | 9.87 | 1.83 |
| Tyler Flowers | NYM | $3,900 | 7.94 | 2.03 |
| Jonathan Lucroy | TB | $3,700 | 7.27 | 1.96 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,400 | 6.68 | 1.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Stassi | PIT | $2,200 | 5.50 | 2.50 |
| Chris Stewart | LAD | $2,000 | 4.44 | 2.22 |
| Cameron Rupp | HOU | $2,300 | 5.05 | 2.19 |
| Stuart Turner | PHI | $2,000 | 4.37 | 2.18 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $5,600 | 11.33 | 2.02 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | LAA | $5,400 | 11.06 | 2.05 |
| Joey Gallo | TOR | $5,400 | 10.28 | 1.90 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,700 | 10.18 | 2.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryder Jones | SF | $2,000 | 5.49 | 2.75 |
| Kendrys Morales | KC | $2,800 | 6.79 | 2.42 |
| Wil Myers | SD | $3,700 | 8.65 | 2.34 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $3,700 | 8.07 | 2.18 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $5,500 | 10.72 | 1.95 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $4,200 | 8.97 | 2.13 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $5,300 | 8.96 | 1.69 |
| Brandon Phillips | NYM | $4,600 | 8.82 | 1.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yoán Moncada | MIN | $3,500 | 8.43 | 2.41 |
| Asdrúbal Cabrera | CIN | $2,800 | 6.48 | 2.31 |
| José Peraza | PHI | $3,000 | 6.80 | 2.27 |
| Yangervis Solarte | SD | $3,700 | 8.22 | 2.22 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $5,200 | 9.57 | 1.84 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,300 | 8.71 | 2.02 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $3,700 | 8.70 | 2.35 |
| Marwin González | PIT | $4,300 | 8.33 | 1.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $3,700 | 8.70 | 2.35 |
| Asdrúbal Cabrera | CIN | $2,800 | 6.48 | 2.31 |
| Matt Reynolds | CIN | $2,400 | 5.46 | 2.28 |
| José Peraza | PHI | $3,000 | 6.80 | 2.27 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,500 | 11.67 | 2.12 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $5,600 | 11.33 | 2.02 |
| Joey Gallo | TOR | $5,400 | 10.28 | 1.90 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,500 | 9.80 | 2.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryder Jones | SF | $2,000 | 5.49 | 2.75 |
| Drew Robinson | TOR | $2,500 | 6.56 | 2.62 |
| Maikel Franco | HOU | $2,500 | 6.14 | 2.45 |
| Matt Reynolds | CIN | $2,400 | 5.46 | 2.28 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,800 | 12.35 | 2.13 |
| George Springer | PIT | $5,000 | 11.01 | 2.20 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $5,500 | 10.33 | 1.88 |
| Jay Bruce | LAA | $4,700 | 10.20 | 2.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicky Delmonico | MIN | $2,500 | 9.07 | 3.63 |
| Drew Robinson | TOR | $2,500 | 6.56 | 2.62 |
| Jarrett Parker | SF | $2,800 | 7.07 | 2.52 |
| José Pirela | SD | $3,000 | 7.45 | 2.48 |
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.