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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 | Jeff Samardzija |
| C | Manny Piña |
| 1B | Ji-Man Choi |
| 2B | Drew Robinson |
| SS | Didi Gregorius |
| 3B | Matt Chapman |
| OF One | Magneuris Sierra |
| OF Two | Ben Gamel |
| OF Three | Matt Szczur |
| Salary | $27,900 |
| Expected Points | 110.75 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Samardzija | SF | $9,200 | 42.45 | 4.61 |
| Carlos Martínez | WSH | $9,100 | 41.00 | 4.50 |
| Yu Darvish | TOR | $9,900 | 37.90 | 3.83 |
| Rich Hill | STL | $8,800 | 36.42 | 4.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Samardzija | SF | $9,200 | 42.45 | 4.61 |
| Carlos Martínez | WSH | $9,100 | 41.00 | 4.50 |
| Chris O’Grady | ARZ | $5,500 | 23.68 | 4.30 |
| Rich Hill | STL | $8,800 | 36.42 | 4.14 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Piña | CLE | $2,700 | 11.40 | 4.22 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $3,400 | 10.38 | 3.05 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,200 | 9.93 | 3.10 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,200 | 9.93 | 3.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Piña | CLE | $2,700 | 11.40 | 4.22 |
| Austin Romine | DET | $2,300 | 9.08 | 3.95 |
| Héctor Sánchez | SD | $2,000 | 7.77 | 3.89 |
| Tucker Barnhart | PHI | $2,100 | 7.85 | 3.74 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,000 | 14.50 | 3.63 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,000 | 13.80 | 3.45 |
| Miguel Cabrera | CHW | $3,800 | 11.84 | 3.12 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $3,500 | 11.62 | 3.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ji-Man Choi | DET | $2,300 | 10.17 | 4.42 |
| Ji-Man Choi | DET | $2,300 | 10.17 | 4.42 |
| Jesús Aguilar | CLE | $2,400 | 10.28 | 4.28 |
| Sam Travis | BOS | $2,200 | 8.57 | 3.90 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,300 | 15.05 | 3.50 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $3,800 | 13.77 | 3.62 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $3,300 | 12.44 | 3.77 |
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $3,200 | 11.85 | 3.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Robinson | TOR | $2,000 | 8.51 | 4.26 |
| Drew Robinson | TOR | $2,000 | 8.51 | 4.26 |
| Alen Hanson | MIN | $2,000 | 7.86 | 3.93 |
| Alen Hanson | MIN | $2,000 | 7.86 | 3.93 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jean Segura | TEX | $3,800 | 12.75 | 3.35 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $3,100 | 11.51 | 3.71 |
| Corey Seager | STL | $4,000 | 11.34 | 2.83 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $3,300 | 10.42 | 3.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $2,700 | 10.18 | 3.77 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $3,100 | 11.51 | 3.71 |
| José Peraza | PHI | $2,100 | 7.80 | 3.71 |
| José Peraza | PHI | $2,100 | 7.80 | 3.71 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,000 | 14.38 | 3.60 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,000 | 14.38 | 3.60 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,000 | 14.25 | 3.56 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $3,600 | 12.70 | 3.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Chapman | SEA | $2,200 | 9.03 | 4.10 |
| Eduardo Núñez | SF | $3,000 | 10.96 | 3.65 |
| Eduardo Núñez | SF | $3,000 | 10.96 | 3.65 |
| Deven Marrero | BOS | $2,400 | 8.72 | 3.63 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $4,800 | 16.02 | 3.34 |
| George Springer | PIT | $4,300 | 15.01 | 3.49 |
| Nelson Cruz | TEX | $4,100 | 14.53 | 3.54 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $4,600 | 13.50 | 2.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magneuris Sierra | WSH | $2,000 | 9.58 | 4.79 |
| Ben Gamel | TEX | $2,600 | 11.08 | 4.26 |
| Jesse Winker | PHI | $2,000 | 8.42 | 4.21 |
| Kyle Schwarber | ATL | $2,700 | 11.12 | 4.12 |
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.