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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 | Lance McCullers Jr. |
| C | Chris Herrmann |
| 1B | Lucas Duda |
| 2B | Robinson Canó |
| SS | Deven Marrero |
| 3B | Jake Lamb |
| OF One | Avisaíl García |
| OF Two | Chris Taylor |
| OF Three | Brian Goodwin |
| Salary | $32,000 |
| Expected Points | 122.2 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lance McCullers Jr. | PIT | $9,500 | 38.81 | 4.09 |
| Johnny Cueto | SF | $9,900 | 38.25 | 3.86 |
| Carlos Carrasco | LAA | $10,200 | 37.31 | 3.66 |
| Jon Lester | ATL | $10,300 | 35.89 | 3.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lance McCullers Jr. | PIT | $9,500 | 38.81 | 4.09 |
| Johnny Cueto | SF | $9,900 | 38.25 | 3.86 |
| Rich Hill | STL | $7,900 | 29.61 | 3.75 |
| Jordan Montgomery | DET | $6,700 | 25.08 | 3.74 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,800 | 11.25 | 2.96 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,800 | 11.25 | 2.96 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $3,100 | 10.47 | 3.38 |
| Brian McCann | PIT | $3,000 | 10.35 | 3.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Vogt | SEA | $2,400 | 8.31 | 3.46 |
| Brian McCann | PIT | $3,000 | 10.35 | 3.45 |
| Austin Hedges | SD | $2,200 | 7.57 | 3.44 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $3,100 | 10.47 | 3.38 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,300 | 14.92 | 3.47 |
| Lucas Duda | CIN | $2,800 | 13.78 | 4.92 |
| Ryan Zimmerman | CHC | $4,000 | 13.62 | 3.41 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,400 | 13.33 | 3.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lucas Duda | CIN | $2,800 | 13.78 | 4.92 |
| Matt Adams | NYM | $2,600 | 11.13 | 4.28 |
| Matt Adams | NYM | $2,600 | 11.13 | 4.28 |
| Matt Davidson | MIN | $2,400 | 9.46 | 3.94 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,000 | 15.10 | 3.77 |
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $3,600 | 14.16 | 3.93 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $3,600 | 13.73 | 3.81 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $3,700 | 11.61 | 3.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $3,600 | 14.16 | 3.93 |
| Chase Utley | STL | $2,600 | 9.95 | 3.83 |
| Chase Utley | STL | $2,600 | 9.95 | 3.83 |
| Brandon Phillips | NYM | $2,600 | 9.92 | 3.82 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | CHC | $3,800 | 14.14 | 3.72 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $4,200 | 14.09 | 3.35 |
| Corey Seager | STL | $3,300 | 11.50 | 3.48 |
| Asdrúbal Cabrera | CIN | $3,100 | 11.50 | 3.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deven Marrero | BOS | $2,000 | 7.94 | 3.97 |
| Tim Anderson | MIN | $2,800 | 10.79 | 3.85 |
| Stephen Drew | CHC | $2,200 | 8.42 | 3.83 |
| Stephen Drew | CHC | $2,200 | 8.42 | 3.83 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $4,000 | 13.39 | 3.35 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,000 | 13.33 | 3.33 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,100 | 12.96 | 3.16 |
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $4,100 | 11.62 | 2.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicholas Castellanos | CHW | $2,600 | 9.29 | 3.57 |
| Adonis Garcia | NYM | $2,900 | 10.11 | 3.48 |
| Wilmer Flores | CIN | $2,800 | 9.57 | 3.42 |
| Wilmer Flores | CIN | $2,800 | 9.57 | 3.42 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Springer | PIT | $4,200 | 14.64 | 3.48 |
| J.D. Martinez | CHW | $4,100 | 13.94 | 3.40 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $4,400 | 13.83 | 3.14 |
| Michael Conforto | CIN | $3,800 | 13.77 | 3.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avisaíl García | MIN | $2,700 | 11.18 | 4.14 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $3,100 | 12.60 | 4.06 |
| Jayson Werth | CHC | $2,800 | 11.35 | 4.05 |
| Curtis Granderson | CIN | $2,700 | 10.63 | 3.94 |
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.