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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 | Nick Pivetta |
| C | Tom Murphy |
| 1B | Cody Bellinger |
| 2B | Daniel Murphy |
| SS | Tim Anderson |
| 3B | Josh Rutledge |
| OF One | Chris Taylor |
| OF Two | Sócrates Brito |
| OF Three | Bryce Harper |
| Salary | $30,400 |
| Expected Points | 63.33 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | BOS | $11,700 | 46.17 | 0.00 |
| Jordan Montgomery | DET | $8,000 | 35.27 | 0.00 |
| José Berríos | OAK | $9,600 | 34.53 | 0.00 |
| Jeff Samardzija | SF | $8,300 | 33.11 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Pivetta | HOU | $6,500 | 13.50 | 2.08 |
| Rich Hill | STL | $7,800 | 31.05 | 0.00 |
| Brandon Finnegan | PHI | $7,500 | 24.33 | 0.00 |
| Michael Wacha | WSH | $7,300 | 30.20 | 0.00 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $3,700 | 10.67 | 0.00 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,400 | 8.82 | 0.00 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,400 | 8.82 | 0.00 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $2,700 | 8.67 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Gimenez | OAK | $2,000 | 5.81 | 0.00 |
| Tony Wolters | TB | $2,000 | 6.84 | 0.00 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $3,700 | 10.67 | 0.00 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,400 | 8.82 | 0.00 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $3,800 | 12.65 | 0.00 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $3,800 | 12.65 | 0.00 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,100 | 11.52 | 0.00 |
| José Abreu | MIN | $3,400 | 11.10 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,100 | 10.09 | 0.00 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,100 | 11.52 | 0.00 |
| Ryan Zimmerman | CHC | $4,000 | 10.75 | 0.00 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $3,800 | 12.65 | 0.00 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,000 | 12.71 | 0.00 |
| Starlin Castro | DET | $3,100 | 9.73 | 0.00 |
| Ian Happ | ATL | $3,600 | 9.62 | 0.00 |
| Ian Happ | ATL | $3,600 | 9.62 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,000 | 12.71 | 0.00 |
| Ian Happ | ATL | $3,600 | 9.62 | 0.00 |
| Ian Happ | ATL | $3,600 | 9.62 | 0.00 |
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $3,200 | 8.17 | 0.00 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,300 | 12.97 | 0.00 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $3,300 | 9.91 | 0.00 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $3,600 | 9.50 | 0.00 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $2,800 | 8.91 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Anderson | MIN | $2,700 | 7.77 | 2.88 |
| Ronald Torreyes | DET | $2,000 | 7.40 | 0.00 |
| Ronald Torreyes | DET | $2,000 | 7.40 | 0.00 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,300 | 12.97 | 0.00 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,100 | 11.22 | 0.00 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $3,800 | 10.44 | 0.00 |
| Todd Frazier | MIN | $3,500 | 10.35 | 0.00 |
| Justin Turner | STL | $3,800 | 10.06 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeimer Candelario | ATL | $2,000 | 7.67 | 0.00 |
| Jeimer Candelario | ATL | $2,000 | 7.67 | 0.00 |
| José Ramírez | LAA | $4,200 | 9.88 | 0.00 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,100 | 11.22 | 0.00 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $4,500 | 13.40 | 0.00 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $4,900 | 13.04 | 0.00 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $3,500 | 11.42 | 0.00 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $2,900 | 11.07 | 3.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Taylor | STL | $2,900 | 11.07 | 3.82 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $2,900 | 11.07 | 3.82 |
| Patrick Kivlehan | PHI | $2,000 | 6.22 | 0.00 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $4,900 | 13.04 | 0.00 |
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.