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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 | Hyun-Jin Ryu |
| C | Gary Sánchez |
| 1B | Chris Davis |
| 2B | Daniel Murphy |
| SS | Allen Cordoba |
| 3B | Joey Gallo |
| OF One | Jared Hoying |
| OF Two | Ben Gamel |
| OF Three | Khris Davis |
| Salary | $31,600 |
| Expected Points | 112.98 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Stroman | KC | $9,200 | 34.24 | 3.72 |
| Ervin Santana | OAK | $9,300 | 34.19 | 3.68 |
| Jon Lester | ATL | $10,500 | 34.13 | 3.25 |
| Tanner Roark | CHC | $8,200 | 30.77 | 3.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyun-Jin Ryu | STL | $7,100 | 30.16 | 4.25 |
| Jordan Montgomery | DET | $7,400 | 29.85 | 4.03 |
| Tanner Roark | CHC | $8,200 | 30.77 | 3.75 |
| Marcus Stroman | KC | $9,200 | 34.24 | 3.72 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $3,700 | 11.92 | 3.22 |
| Robinson Chirinos | TOR | $2,900 | 9.96 | 3.43 |
| Matt Wieters | CHC | $2,800 | 9.77 | 3.49 |
| Manny Piña | CLE | $3,000 | 9.75 | 3.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Wieters | CHC | $2,800 | 9.77 | 3.49 |
| Robinson Chirinos | TOR | $2,900 | 9.96 | 3.43 |
| Manny Piña | CLE | $3,000 | 9.75 | 3.25 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $3,700 | 11.92 | 3.22 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Davis | BAL | $3,800 | 13.49 | 3.55 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $3,500 | 13.04 | 3.72 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $3,500 | 13.04 | 3.72 |
| José Abreu | MIN | $3,900 | 12.29 | 3.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $3,500 | 13.04 | 3.72 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $3,500 | 13.04 | 3.72 |
| Josh Bell | LAD | $2,800 | 10.20 | 3.64 |
| Chris Carter | DET | $2,600 | 9.31 | 3.58 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $3,800 | 14.09 | 3.71 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,000 | 12.81 | 3.20 |
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $2,900 | 11.10 | 3.83 |
| César Hernández | HOU | $3,200 | 10.98 | 3.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $2,900 | 11.10 | 3.83 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $3,800 | 14.09 | 3.71 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $2,600 | 9.40 | 3.61 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $2,600 | 9.40 | 3.61 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | STL | $3,600 | 13.32 | 3.70 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,000 | 12.92 | 3.23 |
| Jean Segura | TEX | $4,100 | 11.98 | 2.92 |
| Zack Cozart | PHI | $3,600 | 10.95 | 3.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allen Cordoba | SD | $2,000 | 8.80 | 4.40 |
| Allen Cordoba | SD | $2,000 | 8.80 | 4.40 |
| Andrés Blanco | HOU | $2,000 | 8.12 | 4.06 |
| Andrés Blanco | HOU | $2,000 | 8.12 | 4.06 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,300 | 15.83 | 3.68 |
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $3,800 | 13.41 | 3.53 |
| Joey Gallo | TOR | $3,000 | 12.50 | 4.17 |
| Kyle Seager | TEX | $3,600 | 11.83 | 3.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Gallo | TOR | $3,000 | 12.50 | 4.17 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,300 | 15.83 | 3.68 |
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $3,800 | 13.41 | 3.53 |
| Kyle Seager | TEX | $3,600 | 11.83 | 3.29 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $5,200 | 16.77 | 3.23 |
| Nelson Cruz | TEX | $4,300 | 14.12 | 3.28 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $4,800 | 13.38 | 2.79 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $4,200 | 12.92 | 3.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Hoying | TOR | $2,000 | 8.72 | 4.36 |
| Joc Pederson | STL | $2,700 | 9.89 | 3.66 |
| Brian Goodwin | CHC | $2,000 | 7.28 | 3.64 |
| Albert Almora Jr. | ATL | $2,400 | 8.69 | 3.62 |
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.