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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 | Jacob Faria |
| C | Victor Caratini |
| 1B | Jesús Aguilar |
| 2B | Jonathan Villar |
| SS | Pat Valaika |
| 3B | Jae-gyun Hwang |
| OF One | Chris Taylor |
| OF Two | Yasiel Puig |
| OF Three | Keon Broxton |
| Salary | $27,500 |
| Expected Points | 104.72 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $12,100 | 45.26 | 3.74 |
| Alex Wood | STL | $10,500 | 44.05 | 4.19 |
| Ervin Santana | OAK | $8,800 | 35.41 | 4.02 |
| Johnny Cueto | SF | $9,300 | 35.17 | 3.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonny Gray | SEA | $8,300 | 35.15 | 4.23 |
| Alex Wood | STL | $10,500 | 44.05 | 4.19 |
| Ervin Santana | OAK | $8,800 | 35.41 | 4.02 |
| Johnny Cueto | SF | $9,300 | 35.17 | 3.78 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $3,300 | 10.56 | 3.20 |
| Mike Zunino | TEX | $2,600 | 9.65 | 3.71 |
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $3,300 | 9.51 | 2.88 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,500 | 9.32 | 2.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Caratini | ATL | $2,000 | 8.00 | 4.00 |
| Ryan Hanigan | TB | $2,000 | 7.50 | 3.75 |
| Mike Zunino | TEX | $2,600 | 9.65 | 3.71 |
| Stephen Vogt | CLE | $2,300 | 8.15 | 3.54 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,200 | 13.70 | 3.26 |
| Justin Smoak | KC | $3,500 | 12.98 | 3.71 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $3,900 | 12.77 | 3.27 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $3,900 | 12.77 | 3.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesús Aguilar | CLE | $2,300 | 9.41 | 4.09 |
| Justin Bour | ARZ | $3,000 | 11.78 | 3.93 |
| Chris Carter | DET | $2,000 | 7.49 | 3.74 |
| Justin Smoak | KC | $3,500 | 12.98 | 3.71 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,100 | 12.86 | 3.14 |
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $3,600 | 12.78 | 3.55 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $3,900 | 12.02 | 3.08 |
| Ian Happ | ATL | $3,400 | 11.12 | 3.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $2,500 | 10.96 | 4.38 |
| Alen Hanson | MIN | $2,300 | 9.13 | 3.97 |
| Ryan Goins | KC | $2,100 | 7.78 | 3.70 |
| Ryan Goins | KC | $2,100 | 7.78 | 3.70 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jean Segura | TEX | $3,600 | 12.11 | 3.36 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $4,000 | 11.70 | 2.92 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $3,400 | 11.12 | 3.27 |
| Zack Cozart | PHI | $3,000 | 9.82 | 3.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pat Valaika | TB | $2,200 | 8.66 | 3.94 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $2,500 | 9.19 | 3.68 |
| Stephen Drew | CHC | $2,400 | 8.84 | 3.68 |
| Stephen Drew | CHC | $2,400 | 8.84 | 3.68 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $3,800 | 14.32 | 3.77 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,000 | 12.74 | 3.19 |
| Justin Turner | STL | $3,500 | 12.47 | 3.56 |
| José Ramírez | LAA | $6,200 | 11.50 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jae-gyun Hwang | SF | $2,300 | 8.88 | 3.86 |
| Kyle Seager | TEX | $2,700 | 10.41 | 3.86 |
| T.J. Rivera | CIN | $2,100 | 8.08 | 3.85 |
| T.J. Rivera | CIN | $2,100 | 8.08 | 3.85 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Springer | PIT | $4,500 | 13.62 | 3.03 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | ARZ | $4,000 | 13.56 | 3.39 |
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $4,600 | 13.53 | 2.94 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $4,000 | 13.06 | 3.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Taylor | STL | $2,700 | 11.08 | 4.10 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $2,700 | 11.08 | 4.10 |
| Yasiel Puig | STL | $2,300 | 9.22 | 4.01 |
| Keon Broxton | CLE | $2,800 | 10.63 | 3.80 |
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.