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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 One | Danny Salazar |
| P Two | Sean Manaea |
| C | Bruce Maxwell |
| 1B | Sean Rodríguez |
| 2B | Sean Rodríguez |
| SS | Freddy Galvis |
| 3B | Matt Chapman |
| OF One | Jaycob Brugman |
| OF Two | Clint Frazier |
| OF Three | Corey Dickerson |
| Salary | $35,100 |
| Expected Points | 85.05 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rich Hill | STL | $11,700 | 23.74 | 2.03 |
| David Price | BOS | $12,300 | 23.36 | 1.90 |
| Danny Salazar | LAA | $7,100 | 19.30 | 2.72 |
| Jon Lester | ATL | $12,200 | 18.55 | 1.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Salazar | LAA | $7,100 | 19.30 | 2.72 |
| Zack Wheeler | CIN | $6,300 | 16.12 | 2.56 |
| Sean Manaea | SEA | $6,600 | 16.80 | 2.55 |
| Matt Moore | SF | $7,200 | 16.98 | 2.36 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Gattis | PIT | $4,400 | 8.13 | 1.85 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,400 | 8.04 | 1.83 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $4,500 | 7.99 | 1.77 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $3,600 | 7.97 | 2.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bruce Maxwell | SEA | $2,500 | 6.24 | 2.50 |
| Kevan Smith | MIN | $2,000 | 4.92 | 2.46 |
| Tony Wolters | TB | $2,800 | 6.81 | 2.43 |
| Cameron Rupp | HOU | $2,900 | 6.79 | 2.34 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $4,900 | 10.17 | 2.08 |
| Ryan Zimmerman | CHC | $4,100 | 9.85 | 2.40 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $5,500 | 9.67 | 1.76 |
| Mark Reynolds | TB | $4,700 | 9.63 | 2.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Rodríguez | NYM | $2,000 | 6.29 | 3.14 |
| Wilmer Flores | CIN | $2,500 | 7.78 | 3.11 |
| Josh Bell | LAD | $3,700 | 9.49 | 2.56 |
| José Abreu | MIN | $3,700 | 9.43 | 2.55 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $5,300 | 11.03 | 2.08 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,400 | 10.05 | 2.28 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $5,000 | 9.39 | 1.88 |
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $4,100 | 8.98 | 2.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Rodríguez | NYM | $2,000 | 6.29 | 3.14 |
| Tyler Saladino | MIN | $2,700 | 6.57 | 2.43 |
| Josh Harrison | LAD | $3,700 | 8.74 | 2.36 |
| Dee Gordon | ARZ | $3,800 | 8.85 | 2.33 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | STL | $4,800 | 9.85 | 2.05 |
| Zack Cozart | PHI | $4,300 | 8.70 | 2.02 |
| Jean Segura | TEX | $4,200 | 8.38 | 1.99 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,500 | 8.14 | 1.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Saladino | MIN | $2,700 | 6.57 | 2.43 |
| Marcus Semien | SEA | $3,000 | 7.11 | 2.37 |
| Dansby Swanson | NYM | $2,500 | 5.72 | 2.29 |
| José Reyes | CIN | $3,400 | 7.19 | 2.11 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,600 | 11.70 | 2.09 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $4,900 | 10.17 | 2.08 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $4,400 | 9.48 | 2.15 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $5,500 | 9.45 | 1.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Chapman | SEA | $2,000 | 6.59 | 3.29 |
| Wilmer Flores | CIN | $2,500 | 7.78 | 3.11 |
| Conor Gillaspie | SF | $2,500 | 6.53 | 2.61 |
| Mike Moustakas | NYY | $3,700 | 9.20 | 2.49 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,700 | 13.04 | 2.29 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | ARZ | $5,400 | 11.08 | 2.05 |
| George Springer | PIT | $5,400 | 11.00 | 2.04 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $5,200 | 10.88 | 2.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaycob Brugman | SEA | $2,000 | 5.16 | 2.58 |
| Clint Frazier | DET | $3,500 | 8.80 | 2.51 |
| John Jaso | LAD | $2,800 | 7.00 | 2.50 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $3,900 | 9.47 | 2.43 |
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.