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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 | Daniel Norris |
| C | Gary Sánchez |
| 1B | Luke Voit |
| 2B | Javier Báez |
| SS | Tzu-Wei Lin |
| 3B | Matt Chapman |
| OF One | Max Kepler |
| OF Two | Keon Broxton |
| OF Three | Andrew Benintendi |
| Salary | $27,900 |
| Expected Points | 107.73 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Wood | STL | $9,400 | 37.57 | 4.00 |
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $10,900 | 35.39 | 3.25 |
| Michael Pineda | DET | $8,700 | 33.49 | 3.85 |
| Sonny Gray | SEA | $8,600 | 32.83 | 3.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Norris | CHW | $6,900 | 29.53 | 4.28 |
| Alex Wood | STL | $9,400 | 37.57 | 4.00 |
| Michael Pineda | DET | $8,700 | 33.49 | 3.85 |
| Sonny Gray | SEA | $8,600 | 32.83 | 3.82 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $3,700 | 13.63 | 3.68 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,500 | 11.76 | 3.36 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,500 | 11.76 | 3.36 |
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $3,200 | 11.36 | 3.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Martin | KC | $2,400 | 9.17 | 3.82 |
| Manny Piña | CLE | $2,600 | 9.90 | 3.81 |
| Welington Castillo | BAL | $2,500 | 9.27 | 3.71 |
| James McCann | CHW | $2,700 | 10.00 | 3.70 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,800 | 15.68 | 3.27 |
| Miguel Cabrera | CHW | $4,000 | 14.59 | 3.65 |
| Mark Reynolds | TB | $3,900 | 13.48 | 3.46 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $3,800 | 12.96 | 3.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Voit | WSH | $2,300 | 9.55 | 4.15 |
| Joey Gallo | TOR | $2,800 | 11.15 | 3.98 |
| Joey Gallo | TOR | $2,800 | 11.15 | 3.98 |
| Yonder Alonso | SEA | $3,100 | 12.34 | 3.98 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $3,900 | 14.70 | 3.77 |
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $3,800 | 14.61 | 3.84 |
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $3,800 | 14.61 | 3.84 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $3,400 | 13.17 | 3.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javier Báez | ATL | $2,600 | 10.62 | 4.08 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $2,600 | 10.62 | 4.08 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $3,200 | 13.07 | 4.08 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $3,400 | 13.17 | 3.87 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | STL | $4,000 | 11.65 | 2.91 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $3,300 | 11.43 | 3.46 |
| Zack Cozart | PHI | $3,700 | 11.26 | 3.04 |
| Pat Valaika | TB | $3,000 | 11.02 | 3.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tzu-Wei Lin | BOS | $2,000 | 8.11 | 4.05 |
| José Reyes | CIN | $2,400 | 8.94 | 3.73 |
| José Reyes | CIN | $2,400 | 8.94 | 3.73 |
| Pat Valaika | TB | $3,000 | 11.02 | 3.67 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $3,800 | 14.55 | 3.83 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,700 | 14.47 | 3.08 |
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $3,700 | 13.79 | 3.73 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $3,500 | 13.62 | 3.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Chapman | SEA | $2,000 | 8.09 | 4.04 |
| Jae-gyun Hwang | SF | $2,300 | 9.25 | 4.02 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $3,500 | 13.62 | 3.89 |
| Matt Davidson | MIN | $2,500 | 9.61 | 3.84 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $4,500 | 16.85 | 3.74 |
| George Springer | PIT | $4,200 | 15.13 | 3.60 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $4,400 | 15.06 | 3.42 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $4,800 | 14.95 | 3.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Kepler | OAK | $2,600 | 11.92 | 4.58 |
| Keon Broxton | CLE | $2,500 | 11.44 | 4.57 |
| Abraham Almonte | LAA | $2,000 | 8.85 | 4.43 |
| Bradley Zimmer | LAA | $2,600 | 11.24 | 4.32 |
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.