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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 | Gio González |
| C | Chris Gimenez |
| 1B | Brandon Moss |
| 2B | Alen Hanson |
| SS | Dansby Swanson |
| 3B | Jake Lamb |
| OF One | Bradley Zimmer |
| OF Two | Abraham Almonte |
| OF Three | David Peralta |
| Salary | $28,500 |
| Expected Points | 111.76 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $11,200 | 43.73 | 3.90 |
| Carlos Carrasco | LAA | $9,700 | 43.44 | 4.48 |
| Gio González | CHC | $9,100 | 41.69 | 4.58 |
| Dan Straily | ARZ | $8,600 | 37.98 | 4.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gio González | CHC | $9,100 | 41.69 | 4.58 |
| Carlos Carrasco | LAA | $9,700 | 43.44 | 4.48 |
| Dan Straily | ARZ | $8,600 | 37.98 | 4.42 |
| Jon Gray | TB | $6,500 | 28.00 | 4.31 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $3,200 | 11.43 | 3.57 |
| Héctor Sánchez | SD | $3,600 | 10.29 | 2.86 |
| Evan Gattis | PIT | $2,600 | 9.87 | 3.79 |
| Alex Avila | CHW | $2,600 | 9.41 | 3.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Gimenez | OAK | $2,000 | 8.00 | 4.00 |
| Evan Gattis | PIT | $2,600 | 9.87 | 3.79 |
| Alex Avila | CHW | $2,600 | 9.41 | 3.62 |
| Alex Avila | CHW | $2,600 | 9.41 | 3.62 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,200 | 13.66 | 3.25 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $3,600 | 12.40 | 3.44 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $3,600 | 12.40 | 3.44 |
| Wil Myers | SD | $4,000 | 11.76 | 2.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Moss | NYY | $2,000 | 7.84 | 3.92 |
| Jesús Aguilar | CLE | $2,200 | 8.54 | 3.88 |
| Carlos Santana | LAA | $3,000 | 11.42 | 3.81 |
| Joey Gallo | TOR | $2,400 | 8.94 | 3.72 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $3,800 | 14.56 | 3.83 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $3,600 | 12.75 | 3.54 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $3,500 | 12.22 | 3.49 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,200 | 12.09 | 2.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alen Hanson | MIN | $2,100 | 8.30 | 3.95 |
| Alen Hanson | MIN | $2,100 | 8.30 | 3.95 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $3,800 | 14.56 | 3.83 |
| Jonathan Schoop | BAL | $3,000 | 10.95 | 3.65 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $3,900 | 11.47 | 2.94 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $3,400 | 11.34 | 3.33 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $3,000 | 11.08 | 3.69 |
| Jean Segura | TEX | $3,800 | 10.40 | 2.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dansby Swanson | NYM | $2,200 | 9.10 | 4.13 |
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $2,700 | 10.14 | 3.76 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $3,000 | 11.08 | 3.69 |
| Stephen Drew | CHC | $2,400 | 8.53 | 3.55 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,600 | 17.05 | 3.71 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $3,900 | 13.58 | 3.48 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $4,000 | 13.25 | 3.31 |
| Justin Turner | STL | $3,800 | 12.76 | 3.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,600 | 17.05 | 3.71 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $3,500 | 12.41 | 3.55 |
| Jedd Gyorko | WSH | $2,600 | 9.18 | 3.53 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $3,900 | 13.58 | 3.48 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giancarlo Stanton | ARZ | $4,200 | 14.62 | 3.48 |
| George Springer | PIT | $4,200 | 13.72 | 3.27 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $4,700 | 13.65 | 2.90 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,000 | 13.57 | 2.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Zimmer | LAA | $2,600 | 11.35 | 4.36 |
| Abraham Almonte | LAA | $2,100 | 8.81 | 4.20 |
| Ryan Raburn | CHC | $2,000 | 7.95 | 3.98 |
| Clint Frazier | DET | $2,500 | 9.85 | 3.94 |
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.