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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 | James Paxton |
| C | Willson Contreras |
| 1B | Joey Votto |
| 2B | Daniel Murphy |
| SS | Andrelton Simmons |
| 3B | José Reyes |
| OF One | Hernán Pérez |
| OF Two | Rickie Weeks Jr. |
| OF Three | Kyle Schwarber |
| Salary | $31,200 |
| Expected Points | 113.65 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | BOS | $11,500 | 42.95 | 3.73 |
| Justin Verlander | CHW | $10,300 | 40.21 | 3.90 |
| Jake Arrieta | ATL | $10,600 | 39.91 | 3.77 |
| Corey Kluber | LAA | $10,000 | 38.44 | 3.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Paxton | TEX | $8,200 | 35.05 | 4.27 |
| Marco Estrada | KC | $7,900 | 32.54 | 4.12 |
| Lance McCullers Jr. | PIT | $9,100 | 36.47 | 4.01 |
| Sean Manaea | SEA | $7,000 | 27.54 | 3.93 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $3,000 | 10.13 | 3.38 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $3,000 | 10.13 | 3.38 |
| Evan Gattis | PIT | $3,100 | 9.53 | 3.07 |
| Salvador Pérez | NYY | $3,100 | 9.05 | 2.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martín Maldonado | MIL | $2,100 | 7.57 | 3.60 |
| Victor Martinez | CHW | $2,500 | 8.96 | 3.58 |
| Jarrod Saltalamacchia | KC | $2,000 | 6.93 | 3.46 |
| James McCann | CHW | $2,200 | 7.50 | 3.41 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Votto | PHI | $3,800 | 13.99 | 3.68 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,300 | 13.17 | 3.06 |
| Hanley Ramírez | BOS | $3,600 | 12.65 | 3.51 |
| Hanley Ramírez | BOS | $3,600 | 12.65 | 3.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Moss | NYY | $2,200 | 8.72 | 3.96 |
| Brandon Moss | NYY | $2,200 | 8.72 | 3.96 |
| Justin Smoak | KC | $2,000 | 7.81 | 3.91 |
| Kendrys Morales | KC | $2,900 | 11.23 | 3.87 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $3,800 | 14.34 | 3.77 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $3,900 | 14.06 | 3.61 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $3,400 | 13.61 | 4.00 |
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $3,400 | 12.69 | 3.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $3,400 | 13.61 | 4.00 |
| Ben Zobrist | ATL | $2,900 | 11.12 | 3.83 |
| Ben Zobrist | ATL | $2,900 | 11.12 | 3.83 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $3,800 | 14.34 | 3.77 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $3,700 | 11.79 | 3.19 |
| Aledmys Díaz | WSH | $3,600 | 11.12 | 3.09 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $3,500 | 10.82 | 3.09 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $3,500 | 10.82 | 3.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Addison Russell | ATL | $2,700 | 10.44 | 3.87 |
| Wilmer Difo | CHC | $2,200 | 8.12 | 3.69 |
| Wilmer Difo | CHC | $2,200 | 8.12 | 3.69 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $2,600 | 9.49 | 3.65 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,100 | 14.33 | 3.50 |
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $3,600 | 11.75 | 3.26 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,000 | 11.67 | 2.92 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $3,700 | 11.16 | 3.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Reyes | CIN | $2,100 | 9.16 | 4.36 |
| Jedd Gyorko | WSH | $2,600 | 9.62 | 3.70 |
| Jedd Gyorko | WSH | $2,600 | 9.62 | 3.70 |
| Wilmer Flores | CIN | $2,800 | 10.23 | 3.65 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,100 | 14.53 | 2.85 |
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $4,600 | 14.43 | 3.14 |
| Ryan Braun | CLE | $4,300 | 14.06 | 3.27 |
| Kyle Schwarber | ATL | $3,400 | 12.67 | 3.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hernán Pérez | CLE | $2,100 | 8.77 | 4.18 |
| Hernán Pérez | CLE | $2,100 | 8.77 | 4.18 |
| Chris Heisey | CHC | $2,000 | 7.96 | 3.98 |
| Seth Smith | BAL | $2,500 | 9.85 | 3.94 |
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.