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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 | Zack Greinke |
| P Two | Chris Sale |
| C | Cameron Rupp |
| 1B | Ryder Jones |
| 2B | Darwin Barney |
| SS | Brandon Crawford |
| 3B | Sean Rodríguez |
| OF One | Sean Rodríguez |
| OF Two | Peter Bourjos |
| OF Three | Eric Thames |
| Salary | $46,400 |
| Expected Points | 105.45 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | BOS | $14,100 | 34.05 | 2.41 |
| José Quintana | ATL | $12,000 | 21.80 | 1.82 |
| Stephen Strasburg | CHC | $11,000 | 21.76 | 1.98 |
| Kevin Gausman | BAL | $8,500 | 18.50 | 2.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ariel Miranda | TEX | $5,900 | 14.90 | 2.52 |
| Chris Sale | BOS | $14,100 | 34.05 | 2.41 |
| Jason Vargas | NYY | $7,300 | 16.45 | 2.25 |
| Kevin Gausman | BAL | $8,500 | 18.50 | 2.18 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,900 | 7.42 | 1.90 |
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $3,900 | 7.36 | 1.89 |
| Robinson Chirinos | TOR | $3,700 | 7.35 | 1.99 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $3,900 | 7.23 | 1.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Rupp | HOU | $2,700 | 7.03 | 2.60 |
| Roberto Pérez | LAA | $2,100 | 5.07 | 2.41 |
| Bruce Maxwell | SEA | $2,100 | 4.78 | 2.27 |
| Kevan Smith | MIN | $2,900 | 6.31 | 2.18 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,700 | 11.20 | 2.38 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $5,700 | 11.06 | 1.94 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $5,200 | 11.00 | 2.12 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $4,600 | 10.44 | 2.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryder Jones | SF | $2,000 | 5.75 | 2.87 |
| Miguel Cabrera | CHW | $2,900 | 8.13 | 2.80 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $3,700 | 9.24 | 2.50 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,700 | 11.20 | 2.38 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Taylor | STL | $4,900 | 10.46 | 2.13 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $5,300 | 10.17 | 1.92 |
| Neil Walker | CLE | $4,500 | 9.21 | 2.05 |
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $4,400 | 9.13 | 2.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darwin Barney | KC | $2,000 | 4.89 | 2.44 |
| Tyler Saladino | MIN | $2,800 | 6.76 | 2.41 |
| Kaleb Cowart | MIL | $2,400 | 5.68 | 2.37 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $3,700 | 8.63 | 2.33 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | STL | $5,300 | 9.69 | 1.83 |
| Tim Anderson | MIN | $3,500 | 9.47 | 2.71 |
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $4,600 | 9.09 | 1.98 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $5,200 | 8.83 | 1.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $2,400 | 6.86 | 2.86 |
| Tim Anderson | MIN | $3,500 | 9.47 | 2.71 |
| Tyler Saladino | MIN | $2,800 | 6.76 | 2.41 |
| Asdrúbal Cabrera | CIN | $3,400 | 7.59 | 2.23 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,700 | 11.20 | 2.38 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,500 | 10.77 | 1.96 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $5,200 | 10.52 | 2.02 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $5,600 | 10.05 | 1.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Rodríguez | LAD | $2,200 | 6.46 | 2.94 |
| Ryder Jones | SF | $2,000 | 5.75 | 2.87 |
| Maikel Franco | HOU | $2,500 | 6.87 | 2.75 |
| Matt Chapman | SEA | $2,700 | 6.97 | 2.58 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,800 | 13.00 | 2.24 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | ARZ | $5,700 | 11.80 | 2.07 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $5,200 | 11.00 | 2.12 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,300 | 10.93 | 2.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Rodríguez | LAD | $2,200 | 6.46 | 2.94 |
| John Jaso | LAD | $2,400 | 5.69 | 2.37 |
| Ben Gamel | TEX | $2,600 | 6.10 | 2.35 |
| Nicky Delmonico | MIN | $3,400 | 7.94 | 2.34 |
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.