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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 | Ivan Nova |
| C | Manny Piña |
| 1B | Freddie Freeman |
| 2B | Daniel Murphy |
| SS | Darwin Barney |
| 3B | Kris Bryant |
| OF One | Ben Gamel |
| OF Two | Carlos González |
| OF Three | Ryan Braun |
| Salary | $34,500 |
| Expected Points | 120.45 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Strasburg | CHC | $10,600 | 40.72 | 3.84 |
| Yu Darvish | TOR | $10,300 | 40.56 | 3.94 |
| Danny Salazar | LAA | $10,100 | 36.09 | 3.57 |
| Brandon McCarthy | STL | $8,000 | 32.11 | 4.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivan Nova | LAD | $7,600 | 30.97 | 4.07 |
| Brandon McCarthy | STL | $8,000 | 32.11 | 4.01 |
| Yu Darvish | TOR | $10,300 | 40.56 | 3.94 |
| Zack Wheeler | CIN | $7,200 | 28.31 | 3.93 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Piña | CLE | $2,900 | 10.76 | 3.71 |
| Evan Gattis | PIT | $3,200 | 9.52 | 2.97 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,700 | 9.40 | 2.54 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,700 | 9.40 | 2.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Piña | CLE | $2,900 | 10.76 | 3.71 |
| James McCann | CHW | $2,400 | 8.62 | 3.59 |
| Mike Zunino | TEX | $2,100 | 7.45 | 3.55 |
| John Hicks | CHW | $2,200 | 7.69 | 3.49 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,400 | 15.63 | 3.55 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,600 | 15.17 | 3.30 |
| Carlos Santana | LAA | $4,000 | 11.62 | 2.90 |
| Carlos Santana | LAA | $4,000 | 11.62 | 2.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kendrys Morales | KC | $2,800 | 10.09 | 3.60 |
| Adrián González | STL | $2,600 | 9.36 | 3.60 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,400 | 15.63 | 3.55 |
| Mike Napoli | TOR | $2,900 | 10.11 | 3.49 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,200 | 14.11 | 3.36 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $3,800 | 12.87 | 3.39 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $3,400 | 12.77 | 3.75 |
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $3,700 | 12.20 | 3.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $3,400 | 12.77 | 3.75 |
| Ben Zobrist | ATL | $2,900 | 10.71 | 3.69 |
| Ben Zobrist | ATL | $2,900 | 10.71 | 3.69 |
| Chase Utley | STL | $2,100 | 7.73 | 3.68 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | STL | $3,700 | 13.98 | 3.78 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,300 | 12.69 | 2.95 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,000 | 12.57 | 3.14 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $3,700 | 11.50 | 3.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | STL | $3,700 | 13.98 | 3.78 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $2,900 | 10.49 | 3.62 |
| Addison Russell | ATL | $3,100 | 11.00 | 3.55 |
| Orlando Arcia | CLE | $2,500 | 8.59 | 3.43 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,200 | 13.71 | 3.26 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,500 | 13.14 | 2.92 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $3,300 | 12.12 | 3.67 |
| Chase Headley | DET | $3,500 | 10.87 | 3.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Arroyo | SF | $2,400 | 9.10 | 3.79 |
| Conor Gillaspie | SF | $2,000 | 7.43 | 3.71 |
| Conor Gillaspie | SF | $2,000 | 7.43 | 3.71 |
| Adonis Garcia | NYM | $2,500 | 9.22 | 3.69 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Braun | CLE | $4,200 | 15.53 | 3.70 |
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $5,000 | 15.07 | 3.01 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $4,000 | 14.16 | 3.54 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $4,700 | 14.01 | 2.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Gamel | TEX | $2,100 | 8.58 | 4.09 |
| Carlos González | TB | $2,800 | 11.16 | 3.99 |
| Andrew Toles | STL | $2,300 | 9.16 | 3.98 |
| Chris Coghlan | KC | $2,000 | 7.49 | 3.74 |
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.