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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 | Blake Snell |
| C | Gary Sánchez |
| 1B | Anthony Rizzo |
| 2B | Daniel Murphy |
| SS | Darwin Barney |
| 3B | Manny Machado |
| OF One | Tommy Pham |
| OF Two | Charlie Blackmon |
| OF Three | Cody Bellinger |
| Salary | $34,900 |
| Expected Points | 121.91 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $10,700 | 38.68 | 3.61 |
| Carlos Martínez | WSH | $9,500 | 37.58 | 3.96 |
| Gio González | CHC | $8,900 | 33.26 | 3.74 |
| Masahiro Tanaka | DET | $9,300 | 30.22 | 3.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Cahill | SD | $7,200 | 29.89 | 4.15 |
| Carlos Martínez | WSH | $9,500 | 37.58 | 3.96 |
| Gio González | CHC | $8,900 | 33.26 | 3.74 |
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $10,700 | 38.68 | 3.61 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Montero | ATL | $3,800 | 12.28 | 3.23 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $3,200 | 11.88 | 3.71 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $2,900 | 9.71 | 3.35 |
| Matt Wieters | CHC | $2,800 | 9.06 | 3.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $3,200 | 11.88 | 3.71 |
| Ryan Hanigan | TB | $2,400 | 8.68 | 3.62 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $2,900 | 9.71 | 3.35 |
| Matt Wieters | CHC | $2,800 | 9.06 | 3.24 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $5,000 | 16.68 | 3.34 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,500 | 13.10 | 2.91 |
| Ryan Zimmerman | CHC | $4,600 | 12.87 | 2.80 |
| Mark Reynolds | TB | $3,900 | 12.26 | 3.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Valbuena | MIL | $2,500 | 9.44 | 3.78 |
| Luis Valbuena | MIL | $2,500 | 9.44 | 3.78 |
| Albert Pujols | MIL | $2,700 | 9.71 | 3.60 |
| Kendrys Morales | KC | $2,900 | 10.22 | 3.52 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,200 | 13.88 | 3.30 |
| Ben Zobrist | ATL | $3,900 | 13.08 | 3.35 |
| Ben Zobrist | ATL | $3,900 | 13.08 | 3.35 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $3,600 | 11.95 | 3.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derek Dietrich | ARZ | $2,000 | 7.54 | 3.77 |
| Devon Travis | KC | $2,100 | 7.31 | 3.48 |
| Jason Kipnis | LAA | $2,800 | 9.64 | 3.44 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $3,400 | 11.43 | 3.36 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | STL | $3,800 | 13.58 | 3.57 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $3,400 | 11.58 | 3.40 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,200 | 10.61 | 2.53 |
| Aledmys Díaz | WSH | $3,200 | 10.58 | 3.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | STL | $3,800 | 13.58 | 3.57 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $3,400 | 11.58 | 3.40 |
| Ronald Torreyes | DET | $2,100 | 6.93 | 3.30 |
| Adeiny Hechavarria | ARZ | $2,000 | 6.60 | 3.30 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $5,200 | 15.79 | 3.04 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,500 | 13.92 | 3.09 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,000 | 13.06 | 3.26 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $3,200 | 11.13 | 3.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmer Flores | CIN | $2,300 | 9.04 | 3.93 |
| Wilmer Flores | CIN | $2,300 | 9.04 | 3.93 |
| Trevor Plouffe | SEA | $2,300 | 8.05 | 3.50 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $3,200 | 11.13 | 3.48 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $5,000 | 15.09 | 3.02 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $4,300 | 14.17 | 3.30 |
| Kyle Schwarber | ATL | $4,100 | 13.67 | 3.33 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $3,300 | 12.31 | 3.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tommy Pham | WSH | $2,000 | 9.15 | 4.57 |
| Joey Rickard | BAL | $2,000 | 8.22 | 4.11 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $3,300 | 12.31 | 3.73 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $3,300 | 12.31 | 3.73 |
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.