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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 | Alex Wood |
| P Two | Masahiro Tanaka |
| C | Ryan Lavarnway |
| 1B | Ryan Lavarnway |
| 2B | Brad Miller |
| SS | Allen Cordoba |
| 3B | Jae-gyun Hwang |
| OF One | Allen Cordoba |
| OF Two | Nick Williams |
| OF Three | Brandon Guyer |
| Salary | $39,300 |
| Expected Points | 87.52 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Wood | STL | $11,700 | 25.65 | 2.19 |
| Dallas Keuchel | PIT | $11,600 | 23.69 | 2.04 |
| José Quintana | ATL | $9,800 | 19.65 | 2.00 |
| Danny Salazar | LAA | $9,500 | 19.09 | 2.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ariel Miranda | TEX | $6,000 | 15.09 | 2.52 |
| Jaime García | OAK | $6,900 | 16.31 | 2.36 |
| Masahiro Tanaka | DET | $7,800 | 18.08 | 2.32 |
| J.A. Happ | KC | $6,800 | 15.18 | 2.23 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,600 | 9.28 | 2.02 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $4,600 | 8.30 | 1.80 |
| Brian McCann | PIT | $3,900 | 7.67 | 1.97 |
| Russell Martin | KC | $3,400 | 7.44 | 2.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Lavarnway | SEA | $2,000 | 4.82 | 2.41 |
| James McCann | CHW | $2,700 | 6.45 | 2.39 |
| Sandy Leon | BOS | $2,900 | 6.48 | 2.23 |
| Francisco Cervelli | LAD | $2,900 | 6.37 | 2.19 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,600 | 10.45 | 2.27 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $5,200 | 10.02 | 1.93 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $5,100 | 9.92 | 1.94 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | LAA | $5,100 | 9.52 | 1.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Lavarnway | SEA | $2,000 | 4.82 | 2.41 |
| Ryon Healy | SEA | $3,200 | 7.40 | 2.31 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,600 | 10.45 | 2.27 |
| Joey Gallo | TOR | $3,700 | 8.31 | 2.24 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $5,500 | 11.26 | 2.05 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,000 | 9.23 | 2.31 |
| Dee Gordon | ARZ | $4,100 | 8.74 | 2.13 |
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $4,400 | 8.66 | 1.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $2,600 | 6.08 | 2.34 |
| Logan Forsythe | STL | $3,100 | 7.19 | 2.32 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,000 | 9.23 | 2.31 |
| Yoán Moncada | MIN | $3,400 | 7.64 | 2.25 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $4,600 | 9.39 | 2.04 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,900 | 8.98 | 1.83 |
| Jean Segura | TEX | $4,100 | 8.78 | 2.14 |
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $4,700 | 8.40 | 1.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allen Cordoba | SD | $2,300 | 5.92 | 2.57 |
| Troy Tulowitzki | KC | $2,600 | 6.28 | 2.42 |
| José Peraza | PHI | $2,400 | 5.37 | 2.24 |
| Adam Rosales | SEA | $2,600 | 5.80 | 2.23 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,600 | 10.45 | 2.27 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,900 | 10.03 | 2.05 |
| Adrián Béltre | TOR | $4,500 | 9.79 | 2.17 |
| Marwin González | PIT | $4,600 | 9.34 | 2.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jae-gyun Hwang | SF | $2,000 | 5.81 | 2.91 |
| Logan Forsythe | STL | $3,100 | 7.19 | 2.32 |
| Ryon Healy | SEA | $3,200 | 7.40 | 2.31 |
| Mike Moustakas | NYY | $3,700 | 8.47 | 2.29 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | DET | $5,600 | 11.88 | 2.12 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,300 | 11.69 | 2.21 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | ARZ | $5,600 | 11.47 | 2.05 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $5,100 | 9.92 | 1.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Williams | HOU | $3,200 | 8.21 | 2.57 |
| Allen Cordoba | SD | $2,300 | 5.92 | 2.57 |
| Nelson Cruz | TEX | $3,500 | 8.66 | 2.47 |
| Lewis Brinson | CLE | $2,600 | 6.28 | 2.42 |
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.