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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 | Johnny Cueto |
| C | Manny Piña |
| 1B | Joey Gallo |
| 2B | Robinson Canó |
| SS | Stephen Drew |
| 3B | Freddie Freeman |
| OF One | Kyle Schwarber |
| OF Two | Steven Souza Jr. |
| OF Three | Carlos Gómez |
| Salary | $31,500 |
| Expected Points | 122.16 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $10,900 | 40.70 | 3.73 |
| Carlos Carrasco | LAA | $9,500 | 40.38 | 4.25 |
| Johnny Cueto | SF | $9,000 | 39.89 | 4.43 |
| James Paxton | TEX | $9,200 | 38.00 | 4.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnny Cueto | SF | $9,000 | 39.89 | 4.43 |
| Jon Gray | TB | $6,600 | 28.11 | 4.26 |
| Carlos Carrasco | LAA | $9,500 | 40.38 | 4.25 |
| James Paxton | TEX | $9,200 | 38.00 | 4.13 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Piña | CLE | $2,600 | 11.16 | 4.29 |
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $3,500 | 10.92 | 3.12 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,000 | 10.76 | 3.59 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,000 | 10.76 | 3.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Piña | CLE | $2,600 | 11.16 | 4.29 |
| Alex Avila | CHW | $2,700 | 10.01 | 3.71 |
| Alex Avila | CHW | $2,700 | 10.01 | 3.71 |
| Robinson Chirinos | TOR | $2,600 | 9.58 | 3.68 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,100 | 13.01 | 3.17 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,300 | 12.22 | 2.84 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $3,600 | 11.73 | 3.26 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $3,600 | 11.73 | 3.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Gallo | TOR | $2,500 | 9.67 | 3.87 |
| Joey Gallo | TOR | $2,500 | 9.67 | 3.87 |
| Sam Travis | BOS | $2,100 | 7.72 | 3.68 |
| Matt Holliday | DET | $3,000 | 10.71 | 3.57 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $3,200 | 12.27 | 3.83 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,200 | 12.09 | 2.88 |
| Jonathan Schoop | BAL | $3,400 | 10.64 | 3.13 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $3,100 | 10.44 | 3.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $3,200 | 12.27 | 3.83 |
| Kolten Wong | WSH | $2,600 | 9.31 | 3.58 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $3,000 | 10.42 | 3.47 |
| Brandon Phillips | NYM | $2,600 | 9.01 | 3.46 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jean Segura | TEX | $3,800 | 13.01 | 3.42 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $3,200 | 12.04 | 3.76 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $4,000 | 11.82 | 2.95 |
| Corey Seager | STL | $3,900 | 10.53 | 2.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Drew | CHC | $2,100 | 8.59 | 4.09 |
| Stephen Drew | CHC | $2,100 | 8.59 | 4.09 |
| Wilmer Difo | CHC | $2,400 | 9.05 | 3.77 |
| Wilmer Difo | CHC | $2,400 | 9.05 | 3.77 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $3,600 | 15.42 | 4.28 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $3,600 | 15.42 | 4.28 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $3,600 | 13.04 | 3.62 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $3,600 | 12.39 | 3.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $3,600 | 15.42 | 4.28 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $3,600 | 15.42 | 4.28 |
| Kyle Seager | TEX | $2,500 | 9.34 | 3.74 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $3,600 | 13.04 | 3.62 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $4,600 | 14.92 | 3.24 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $4,700 | 14.08 | 3.00 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $4,800 | 13.48 | 2.81 |
| Ryan Braun | CLE | $4,100 | 12.90 | 3.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Schwarber | ATL | $2,300 | 9.53 | 4.14 |
| Ben Zobrist | ATL | $2,600 | 10.10 | 3.88 |
| Ben Zobrist | ATL | $2,600 | 10.10 | 3.88 |
| Carlos Gómez | TOR | $3,000 | 11.42 | 3.81 |
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.