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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 Archer |
| C | Chris Iannetta |
| 1B | Matt Olson |
| 2B | Jonathan Schoop |
| SS | Pat Valaika |
| 3B | Nolan Arenado |
| OF One | Nicky Delmonico |
| OF Two | Bradley Zimmer |
| OF Three | Juan Lagares |
| Salary | $32,100 |
| Expected Points | 121.51 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Carrasco | LAA | $9,300 | 39.32 | 4.23 |
| Aaron Nola | HOU | $9,400 | 38.13 | 4.06 |
| Jimmy Nelson | CLE | $8,700 | 37.87 | 4.35 |
| Masahiro Tanaka | DET | $9,000 | 37.06 | 4.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jon Gray | TB | $7,000 | 30.85 | 4.41 |
| Jimmy Nelson | CLE | $8,700 | 37.87 | 4.35 |
| Lance Lynn | WSH | $8,000 | 34.47 | 4.31 |
| Carlos Carrasco | LAA | $9,300 | 39.32 | 4.23 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $3,500 | 12.33 | 3.52 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $3,100 | 9.80 | 3.16 |
| Tyler Flowers | NYM | $3,100 | 9.68 | 3.12 |
| Manny Piña | CLE | $2,800 | 9.62 | 3.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bruce Maxwell | SEA | $2,000 | 7.81 | 3.91 |
| Jonathan Lucroy | TB | $2,300 | 8.73 | 3.80 |
| Travis d’Arnaud | CIN | $2,300 | 8.50 | 3.70 |
| Mike Zunino | TEX | $2,400 | 8.79 | 3.66 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,500 | 13.78 | 3.06 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,400 | 13.58 | 3.09 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,200 | 12.37 | 2.95 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,200 | 12.37 | 2.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | SEA | $2,400 | 10.17 | 4.24 |
| Matt Olson | SEA | $2,400 | 10.17 | 4.24 |
| Tommy Joseph | HOU | $2,100 | 8.31 | 3.96 |
| John Jaso | LAD | $2,100 | 7.90 | 3.76 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,200 | 13.28 | 3.16 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,400 | 12.15 | 2.76 |
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $3,800 | 12.14 | 3.19 |
| Jonathan Schoop | BAL | $3,500 | 11.93 | 3.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $2,900 | 10.57 | 3.64 |
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $2,900 | 10.57 | 3.64 |
| Ian Happ | ATL | $3,200 | 11.45 | 3.58 |
| Ian Happ | ATL | $3,200 | 11.45 | 3.58 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $3,600 | 11.98 | 3.33 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $3,700 | 11.93 | 3.22 |
| Jean Segura | TEX | $3,300 | 11.87 | 3.60 |
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $3,700 | 11.79 | 3.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pat Valaika | TB | $2,300 | 10.94 | 4.76 |
| Dusty Coleman | SD | $2,100 | 8.36 | 3.98 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $2,500 | 9.89 | 3.96 |
| Amed Rosario | CIN | $2,200 | 8.21 | 3.73 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,100 | 13.44 | 3.28 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,300 | 12.71 | 2.96 |
| Adrián Béltre | TOR | $4,000 | 12.03 | 3.01 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,000 | 11.75 | 2.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Valbuena | MIL | $2,700 | 10.31 | 3.82 |
| Luis Valbuena | MIL | $2,700 | 10.31 | 3.82 |
| Asdrúbal Cabrera | CIN | $2,500 | 8.75 | 3.50 |
| Asdrúbal Cabrera | CIN | $2,500 | 8.75 | 3.50 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $4,800 | 15.72 | 3.27 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | ARZ | $5,100 | 14.38 | 2.82 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $3,900 | 13.74 | 3.52 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $3,900 | 13.74 | 3.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicky Delmonico | MIN | $2,900 | 13.63 | 4.70 |
| Bradley Zimmer | LAA | $2,300 | 9.58 | 4.17 |
| Boog Powell | SEA | $2,300 | 9.58 | 4.16 |
| Juan Lagares | CIN | $2,000 | 8.08 | 4.04 |
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.