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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 One | Noah Syndergaard |
| P Two | Chris Archer |
| C | Buster Posey |
| 1B | Freddie Freeman |
| 2B | César Hernández |
| SS | Miguel Rojas |
| 3B | Mike Moustakas |
| OF One | Aaron Judge |
| OF Two | Corey Dickerson |
| OF Three | Avisaíl García |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 108.12 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noah Syndergaard | CIN | $11,400 | 23.27 | 2.04 |
| Dallas Keuchel | PIT | $9,400 | 19.78 | 2.10 |
| Aaron Sanchez | KC | $8,000 | 17.30 | 2.16 |
| Mike Leake | WSH | $7,900 | 16.47 | 2.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ty Blach | SF | $6,600 | 14.49 | 2.20 |
| Aaron Sanchez | KC | $8,000 | 17.30 | 2.16 |
| Miguel González | MIN | $7,100 | 15.16 | 2.14 |
| Dallas Keuchel | PIT | $9,400 | 19.78 | 2.10 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buster Posey | SF | $4,000 | 8.54 | 2.14 |
| Robinson Chirinos | TOR | $3,600 | 7.57 | 2.10 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $4,200 | 7.26 | 1.73 |
| Salvador Pérez | NYY | $3,300 | 7.14 | 2.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Hedges | SD | $2,500 | 5.69 | 2.28 |
| Geovany Soto | MIN | $2,500 | 5.66 | 2.26 |
| Geovany Soto | MIN | $2,500 | 5.66 | 2.26 |
| Jett Bandy | CLE | $2,800 | 6.30 | 2.25 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $5,300 | 12.65 | 2.39 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $5,300 | 12.65 | 2.39 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,800 | 10.62 | 2.21 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,800 | 10.62 | 2.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $5,300 | 12.65 | 2.39 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $5,300 | 12.65 | 2.39 |
| Trey Mancini | BAL | $3,300 | 7.65 | 2.32 |
| Trey Mancini | BAL | $3,300 | 7.65 | 2.32 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,800 | 10.07 | 2.10 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,800 | 10.07 | 2.10 |
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $5,200 | 9.95 | 1.91 |
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $5,200 | 9.95 | 1.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chad Pinder | SEA | $2,200 | 5.17 | 2.35 |
| Chad Pinder | SEA | $2,200 | 5.17 | 2.35 |
| Jed Lowrie | SEA | $2,800 | 6.38 | 2.28 |
| Jed Lowrie | SEA | $2,800 | 6.38 | 2.28 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jean Segura | TEX | $4,900 | 9.78 | 2.00 |
| Jean Segura | TEX | $4,900 | 9.78 | 2.00 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $5,100 | 9.33 | 1.83 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,800 | 9.19 | 1.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Rosales | SEA | $2,400 | 5.43 | 2.26 |
| Adam Rosales | SEA | $2,400 | 5.43 | 2.26 |
| Erick Aybar | SD | $2,500 | 5.61 | 2.24 |
| Miguel Rojas | ARZ | $2,300 | 5.16 | 2.24 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $5,700 | 11.37 | 1.99 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,500 | 10.59 | 1.92 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $5,000 | 10.55 | 2.11 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $5,000 | 10.55 | 2.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Moustakas | NYY | $3,100 | 7.95 | 2.56 |
| Mike Moustakas | NYY | $3,100 | 7.95 | 2.56 |
| Miguel Rojas | ARZ | $2,300 | 5.16 | 2.24 |
| Miguel Rojas | ARZ | $2,300 | 5.16 | 2.24 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,800 | 12.52 | 2.16 |
| Nelson Cruz | TEX | $5,000 | 11.23 | 2.25 |
| Nelson Cruz | TEX | $5,000 | 11.23 | 2.25 |
| Ryan Braun | CLE | $5,100 | 10.66 | 2.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | DET | $3,800 | 9.94 | 2.62 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $3,800 | 9.94 | 2.62 |
| Avisaíl García | MIN | $3,200 | 8.12 | 2.54 |
| Avisaíl García | MIN | $3,200 | 8.12 | 2.54 |
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.