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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 | Mike Foltynewicz |
| C | Manny Piña |
| 1B | Mike Napoli |
| 2B | Rougned Odor |
| SS | Didi Gregorius |
| 3B | Freddie Freeman |
| OF One | Matt Szczur |
| OF Two | Ben Gamel |
| OF Three | Nomar Mazara |
| Salary | $30,300 |
| Expected Points | 82.2 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Bumgarner | SF | $11,200 | 42.12 | 0.00 |
| Luis Severino | DET | $9,400 | 38.28 | 0.00 |
| Cole Hamels | TOR | $9,000 | 35.37 | 0.00 |
| Michael Fulmer | CHW | $9,400 | 35.10 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Foltynewicz | NYM | $7,600 | 26.05 | 3.43 |
| Danny Duffy | NYY | $8,600 | 32.76 | 0.00 |
| Felix Hernandez | TEX | $8,400 | 30.60 | 0.00 |
| Jhoulys Chacin | SD | $7,800 | 29.40 | 0.00 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Piña | CLE | $2,600 | 9.49 | 3.65 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $3,300 | 9.43 | 0.00 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $2,900 | 8.94 | 0.00 |
| Russell Martin | KC | $2,700 | 8.39 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Piña | CLE | $2,600 | 9.49 | 3.65 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $2,900 | 8.94 | 0.00 |
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $2,800 | 7.84 | 0.00 |
| Mike Zunino | TEX | $2,600 | 6.00 | 0.00 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Votto | PHI | $3,800 | 13.73 | 0.00 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $3,900 | 12.98 | 0.00 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $3,900 | 12.98 | 0.00 |
| Justin Smoak | KC | $3,600 | 11.14 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Napoli | TOR | $2,900 | 10.43 | 0.00 |
| Matt Adams | NYM | $2,800 | 7.99 | 0.00 |
| Kendrys Morales | KC | $3,400 | 9.58 | 0.00 |
| Lucas Duda | CIN | $3,400 | 9.33 | 0.00 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $4,000 | 11.14 | 0.00 |
| Dustin Pedroia | BOS | $3,800 | 10.44 | 0.00 |
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $3,100 | 9.86 | 0.00 |
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $3,100 | 9.86 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $2,800 | 7.95 | 0.00 |
| Joe Panik | SF | $2,900 | 7.43 | 0.00 |
| Starlin Castro | DET | $2,800 | 7.68 | 0.00 |
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $3,100 | 9.86 | 0.00 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | STL | $4,000 | 11.33 | 0.00 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $3,100 | 10.38 | 0.00 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $3,000 | 10.16 | 0.00 |
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $2,900 | 8.43 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $2,900 | 8.43 | 0.00 |
| Johan Camargo | NYM | $2,800 | 6.28 | 0.00 |
| Alcides Escobar | NYY | $2,600 | 5.97 | 0.00 |
| Erick Aybar | SD | $2,600 | 4.70 | 0.00 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $3,700 | 12.36 | 0.00 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $3,700 | 12.36 | 0.00 |
| Adrián Béltre | TOR | $3,500 | 11.43 | 0.00 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $4,100 | 10.88 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $3,500 | 9.84 | 0.00 |
| Cory Spangenberg | SD | $2,600 | 5.74 | 0.00 |
| Cory Spangenberg | SD | $2,600 | 5.74 | 0.00 |
| Eugenio Suárez | PHI | $2,900 | 8.48 | 0.00 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $4,100 | 13.77 | 0.00 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $4,600 | 12.19 | 0.00 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $3,900 | 10.89 | 2.79 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $3,900 | 10.89 | 2.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Szczur | SD | $2,000 | 6.86 | 3.43 |
| Ben Gamel | TEX | $2,800 | 9.06 | 3.24 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $3,900 | 10.89 | 2.79 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $3,900 | 10.89 | 2.79 |
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.