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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 | Robbie Ray |
| C | Willson Contreras |
| 1B | Logan Morrison |
| 2B | José Altuve |
| SS | Addison Russell |
| 3B | Kris Bryant |
| OF One | Byron Buxton |
| OF Two | Khris Davis |
| OF Three | Justin Upton |
| Salary | $33,400 |
| Expected Points | 119.78 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Carrasco | LAA | $10,300 | 39.14 | 3.80 |
| Jake Arrieta | ATL | $10,900 | 38.89 | 3.57 |
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $10,500 | 38.31 | 3.65 |
| Gio González | CHC | $9,200 | 35.54 | 3.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jameson Taillon | LAD | $8,400 | 34.11 | 4.06 |
| Charlie Morton | PIT | $6,800 | 27.07 | 3.98 |
| Tyler Skaggs | MIL | $7,600 | 29.87 | 3.93 |
| Michael Pineda | DET | $9,100 | 35.43 | 3.89 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buster Posey | SF | $4,500 | 13.71 | 3.05 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $2,800 | 9.85 | 3.52 |
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $2,600 | 9.72 | 3.74 |
| Jonathan Lucroy | TOR | $3,000 | 9.61 | 3.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Butera | NYY | $2,000 | 8.27 | 4.13 |
| James McCann | CHW | $2,300 | 9.18 | 3.99 |
| Josh Phegley | SEA | $2,300 | 8.75 | 3.80 |
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $2,600 | 9.72 | 3.74 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,400 | 14.59 | 3.31 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $4,100 | 13.25 | 3.23 |
| Brandon Belt | SF | $3,900 | 13.10 | 3.36 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,200 | 12.93 | 3.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Moss | NYY | $2,600 | 10.76 | 4.14 |
| Brandon Moss | NYY | $2,600 | 10.76 | 4.14 |
| C.J. Cron | MIL | $2,100 | 8.53 | 4.06 |
| Hanley Ramírez | BOS | $3,100 | 11.85 | 3.82 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,000 | 13.87 | 3.47 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $3,500 | 13.58 | 3.88 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $3,000 | 12.13 | 4.04 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $3,600 | 12.13 | 3.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derek Dietrich | ARZ | $2,000 | 8.42 | 4.21 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $3,000 | 12.13 | 4.04 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $2,600 | 10.46 | 4.02 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $2,200 | 8.57 | 3.89 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $3,900 | 13.24 | 3.39 |
| Addison Russell | ATL | $2,700 | 12.24 | 4.53 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $3,900 | 11.74 | 3.01 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,000 | 11.71 | 2.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Addison Russell | ATL | $2,700 | 12.24 | 4.53 |
| Tim Anderson | MIN | $2,500 | 9.11 | 3.64 |
| Jorge Polanco | OAK | $2,600 | 9.43 | 3.63 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $2,500 | 8.88 | 3.55 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,800 | 15.46 | 3.22 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,100 | 15.39 | 3.75 |
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $3,500 | 12.44 | 3.55 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $3,600 | 11.97 | 3.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,100 | 15.39 | 3.75 |
| Jedd Gyorko | WSH | $2,800 | 10.51 | 3.75 |
| Jedd Gyorko | WSH | $2,800 | 10.51 | 3.75 |
| David Freese | LAD | $2,500 | 9.09 | 3.64 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,000 | 13.94 | 2.79 |
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $4,800 | 13.71 | 2.86 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $4,400 | 13.52 | 3.07 |
| George Springer | PIT | $3,800 | 13.49 | 3.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Byron Buxton | OAK | $2,000 | 8.61 | 4.31 |
| Mikie Mahtook | CHW | $2,100 | 8.30 | 3.95 |
| Mitch Haniger | TEX | $2,800 | 10.73 | 3.83 |
| Jake Marisnick | PIT | $2,200 | 8.33 | 3.78 |
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.