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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 | Jacob deGrom |
| P Two | Carlos Martínez |
| C | Miguel Montero |
| 1B | Yonder Alonso |
| 2B | Adam Rosales |
| SS | Adam Rosales |
| 3B | Eugenio Suárez |
| OF One | Khris Davis |
| OF Two | Trey Mancini |
| OF Three | Cody Bellinger |
| Salary | $46,300 |
| Expected Points | 102.29 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $10,800 | 22.75 | 2.11 |
| Carlos Martínez | WSH | $9,800 | 21.31 | 2.17 |
| Gio González | CHC | $8,700 | 17.61 | 2.02 |
| Trevor Cahill | SD | $7,600 | 16.80 | 2.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Cahill | SD | $7,600 | 16.80 | 2.21 |
| Carlos Martínez | WSH | $9,800 | 21.31 | 2.17 |
| Kendall Graveman | SEA | $6,500 | 13.91 | 2.14 |
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $10,800 | 22.75 | 2.11 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Montero | ATL | $4,200 | 9.28 | 2.21 |
| Miguel Montero | ATL | $4,200 | 9.28 | 2.21 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,800 | 9.04 | 1.88 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $3,400 | 7.25 | 2.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Hanigan | TB | $2,700 | 6.58 | 2.44 |
| Ryan Hanigan | TB | $2,700 | 6.58 | 2.44 |
| Drew Butera | NYY | $2,000 | 4.54 | 2.27 |
| René Rivera | CIN | $2,200 | 4.95 | 2.25 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $5,600 | 12.48 | 2.23 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $5,600 | 12.48 | 2.23 |
| Ryan Zimmerman | CHC | $4,700 | 10.06 | 2.14 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,600 | 9.84 | 2.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yonder Alonso | SEA | $2,800 | 7.97 | 2.84 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $3,600 | 9.26 | 2.57 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $3,600 | 9.26 | 2.57 |
| Ryon Healy | SEA | $3,300 | 8.14 | 2.47 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,900 | 10.72 | 2.19 |
| Ben Zobrist | ATL | $4,800 | 9.90 | 2.06 |
| Ben Zobrist | ATL | $4,800 | 9.90 | 2.06 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,700 | 9.04 | 1.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Rosales | SEA | $2,300 | 5.99 | 2.60 |
| Ryan Goins | KC | $2,200 | 5.17 | 2.35 |
| Josh Harrison | LAD | $3,300 | 7.45 | 2.26 |
| Josh Harrison | LAD | $3,300 | 7.45 | 2.26 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | STL | $4,400 | 10.42 | 2.37 |
| Corey Seager | STL | $4,400 | 10.42 | 2.37 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,600 | 8.72 | 1.90 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,600 | 8.72 | 1.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Rosales | SEA | $2,300 | 5.99 | 2.60 |
| Corey Seager | STL | $4,400 | 10.42 | 2.37 |
| Corey Seager | STL | $4,400 | 10.42 | 2.37 |
| Ryan Goins | KC | $2,200 | 5.17 | 2.35 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $5,500 | 12.06 | 2.19 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $5,500 | 12.06 | 2.19 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,300 | 10.61 | 2.00 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,300 | 10.61 | 2.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugenio Suárez | PHI | $3,400 | 8.89 | 2.61 |
| Ryon Healy | SEA | $3,300 | 8.14 | 2.47 |
| Justin Turner | STL | $3,600 | 8.51 | 2.36 |
| Justin Turner | STL | $3,600 | 8.51 | 2.36 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $5,400 | 11.42 | 2.11 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,200 | 10.97 | 2.11 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,200 | 10.97 | 2.11 |
| Kyle Schwarber | ATL | $4,900 | 10.18 | 2.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Toles | STL | $3,000 | 7.75 | 2.58 |
| Andrew Toles | STL | $3,000 | 7.75 | 2.58 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $3,600 | 9.26 | 2.57 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $3,600 | 9.26 | 2.57 |
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.