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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 | Alex Wood |
| P Two | Ariel Miranda |
| C | Willson Contreras |
| 1B | John Jaso |
| 2B | Kiké Hernández |
| SS | Rubén Tejada |
| 3B | Rubén Tejada |
| OF One | Matt Olson |
| OF Two | Austin Slater |
| OF Three | Brandon Belt |
| Salary | $39,600 |
| Expected Points | 90.75 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $12,500 | 26.76 | 2.14 |
| Alex Wood | STL | $11,700 | 26.33 | 2.25 |
| Lance McCullers Jr. | PIT | $8,800 | 20.28 | 2.30 |
| Ervin Santana | OAK | $9,300 | 20.11 | 2.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnny Cueto | SF | $7,800 | 19.36 | 2.48 |
| Mike Leake | WSH | $5,300 | 12.79 | 2.41 |
| Ariel Miranda | TEX | $5,500 | 13.20 | 2.40 |
| Lance McCullers Jr. | PIT | $8,800 | 20.28 | 2.30 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $3,700 | 8.02 | 2.17 |
| Mike Zunino | TEX | $3,500 | 7.25 | 2.07 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $4,000 | 7.23 | 1.81 |
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $3,600 | 7.18 | 1.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bruce Maxwell | SEA | $2,600 | 5.94 | 2.28 |
| Victor Caratini | ATL | $2,400 | 5.48 | 2.28 |
| José Lobatón | CHC | $2,100 | 4.76 | 2.26 |
| Ryan Hanigan | TB | $2,600 | 5.67 | 2.18 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,800 | 10.31 | 2.15 |
| Justin Smoak | KC | $4,300 | 10.07 | 2.34 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $5,400 | 9.57 | 1.77 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $3,900 | 9.49 | 2.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Jaso | LAD | $2,600 | 6.54 | 2.51 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $3,900 | 9.49 | 2.43 |
| Justin Smoak | KC | $4,300 | 10.07 | 2.34 |
| Brandon Belt | SF | $3,700 | 8.66 | 2.34 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,800 | 9.96 | 2.07 |
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $4,900 | 9.69 | 1.98 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,800 | 9.45 | 1.97 |
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $3,700 | 9.22 | 2.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $3,700 | 9.22 | 2.49 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $4,100 | 9.07 | 2.21 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $3,900 | 8.43 | 2.16 |
| Greg Garcia | WSH | $2,300 | 4.95 | 2.15 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jean Segura | TEX | $4,700 | 9.48 | 2.02 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $4,500 | 9.00 | 2.00 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $4,400 | 8.68 | 1.97 |
| Asdrúbal Cabrera | CIN | $4,300 | 8.11 | 1.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rubén Tejada | BAL | $2,000 | 5.15 | 2.58 |
| Stephen Drew | CHC | $2,800 | 6.82 | 2.44 |
| Tzu-Wei Lin | BOS | $2,400 | 5.73 | 2.39 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $3,000 | 6.93 | 2.31 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $4,700 | 11.14 | 2.37 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,300 | 9.79 | 2.28 |
| Justin Turner | STL | $4,500 | 9.51 | 2.11 |
| Adrián Béltre | TOR | $4,100 | 8.66 | 2.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rubén Tejada | BAL | $2,000 | 5.15 | 2.58 |
| Jae-gyun Hwang | SF | $2,600 | 6.40 | 2.46 |
| Stephen Drew | CHC | $2,800 | 6.82 | 2.44 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $4,700 | 11.14 | 2.37 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Springer | PIT | $4,900 | 10.39 | 2.12 |
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $5,500 | 10.34 | 1.88 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | ARZ | $4,600 | 10.23 | 2.22 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,200 | 9.97 | 1.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | SEA | $2,300 | 7.30 | 3.17 |
| Austin Slater | SF | $2,400 | 6.33 | 2.64 |
| John Jaso | LAD | $2,600 | 6.54 | 2.51 |
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $3,700 | 9.22 | 2.49 |
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.