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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 | Johnny Cueto |
| C | Evan Gattis |
| 1B | Freddie Freeman |
| 2B | Daniel Murphy |
| SS | Jean Segura |
| 3B | Kris Bryant |
| OF One | Brandon Guyer |
| OF Two | Hunter Pence |
| OF Three | Khris Davis |
| Salary | $34,300 |
| Expected Points | 122.78 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnny Cueto | SF | $8,800 | 40.84 | 4.64 |
| Carlos Martínez | WSH | $9,200 | 40.13 | 4.36 |
| Lance McCullers Jr. | PIT | $8,900 | 39.64 | 4.45 |
| Noah Syndergaard | CIN | $11,100 | 38.51 | 3.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnny Cueto | SF | $8,800 | 40.84 | 4.64 |
| Lance McCullers Jr. | PIT | $8,900 | 39.64 | 4.45 |
| Gerrit Cole | LAD | $8,300 | 36.79 | 4.43 |
| José Quintana | MIN | $8,400 | 37.06 | 4.41 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,900 | 10.91 | 2.80 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,900 | 10.91 | 2.80 |
| Evan Gattis | PIT | $2,900 | 9.64 | 3.32 |
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $2,600 | 9.61 | 3.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robinson Chirinos | TOR | $2,000 | 8.41 | 4.20 |
| Josh Phegley | SEA | $2,000 | 7.71 | 3.86 |
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $2,600 | 9.61 | 3.70 |
| Tyler Flowers | NYM | $2,100 | 7.62 | 3.63 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,100 | 13.49 | 3.29 |
| Mark Reynolds | TB | $3,800 | 12.08 | 3.18 |
| Mark Reynolds | TB | $3,800 | 12.08 | 3.18 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $3,300 | 12.03 | 3.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tommy Joseph | HOU | $2,000 | 8.24 | 4.12 |
| Trey Mancini | BAL | $2,300 | 8.99 | 3.91 |
| Chris Carter | DET | $2,600 | 9.78 | 3.76 |
| Albert Pujols | MIL | $2,600 | 9.73 | 3.74 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $3,600 | 13.55 | 3.76 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $3,600 | 13.55 | 3.76 |
| Logan Forsythe | STL | $3,500 | 12.74 | 3.64 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $3,600 | 12.62 | 3.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jed Lowrie | SEA | $2,200 | 8.70 | 3.95 |
| Adam Rosales | SEA | $2,200 | 8.49 | 3.86 |
| Adam Rosales | SEA | $2,200 | 8.49 | 3.86 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $3,600 | 13.55 | 3.76 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,000 | 13.16 | 3.29 |
| Corey Seager | STL | $4,400 | 11.57 | 2.63 |
| Jean Segura | TEX | $3,300 | 10.90 | 3.30 |
| Jean Segura | TEX | $3,300 | 10.90 | 3.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Drew | CHC | $2,000 | 8.04 | 4.02 |
| Stephen Drew | CHC | $2,000 | 8.04 | 4.02 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $2,900 | 10.46 | 3.61 |
| Aledmys Díaz | WSH | $3,100 | 10.79 | 3.48 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,800 | 15.03 | 3.13 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,100 | 13.60 | 3.32 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,100 | 13.60 | 3.32 |
| Justin Turner | STL | $4,300 | 13.47 | 3.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Plouffe | SEA | $2,300 | 9.42 | 4.09 |
| José Reyes | CIN | $2,600 | 9.70 | 3.73 |
| José Reyes | CIN | $2,600 | 9.70 | 3.73 |
| Jedd Gyorko | WSH | $2,500 | 8.71 | 3.48 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $4,700 | 14.82 | 3.15 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $4,500 | 14.40 | 3.20 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $4,900 | 13.61 | 2.78 |
| Yasiel Puig | STL | $3,800 | 13.45 | 3.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Guyer | LAA | $2,200 | 10.08 | 4.58 |
| Mitch Haniger | TEX | $2,000 | 8.69 | 4.34 |
| Ryan Rua | TOR | $2,000 | 8.38 | 4.19 |
| Ryan Rua | TOR | $2,000 | 8.38 | 4.19 |
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.