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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 | Hyun-Jin Ryu |
| C | Wilson Ramos |
| 1B | Jae-gyun Hwang |
| 2B | Trevor Plouffe |
| SS | Alcides Escobar |
| 3B | Ryon Healy |
| OF One | Derek Fisher |
| OF Two | Dusty Coleman |
| OF Three | Ezequiel Carrera |
| Salary | $24,300 |
| Expected Points | 97.89 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Paxton | TEX | $9,600 | 42.51 | 4.43 |
| Gerrit Cole | LAD | $9,000 | 38.64 | 4.29 |
| Lance McCullers Jr. | PIT | $8,100 | 36.98 | 4.57 |
| Madison Bumgarner | SF | $10,100 | 35.51 | 3.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyun-Jin Ryu | STL | $6,900 | 33.33 | 4.83 |
| Lance McCullers Jr. | PIT | $8,100 | 36.98 | 4.57 |
| James Paxton | TEX | $9,600 | 42.51 | 4.43 |
| César Valdez | KC | $5,700 | 24.53 | 4.30 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $3,500 | 10.51 | 3.00 |
| Evan Gattis | PIT | $2,700 | 10.11 | 3.74 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,300 | 10.04 | 3.04 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,300 | 10.04 | 3.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robinson Chirinos | TOR | $2,300 | 8.77 | 3.81 |
| Russell Martin | KC | $2,600 | 9.75 | 3.75 |
| Evan Gattis | PIT | $2,700 | 10.11 | 3.74 |
| Miguel Montero | KC | $2,200 | 8.17 | 3.71 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edwin Encarnacion | LAA | $3,900 | 12.61 | 3.23 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $3,400 | 12.40 | 3.65 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $3,400 | 12.40 | 3.65 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $3,900 | 12.16 | 3.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jae-gyun Hwang | SF | $2,100 | 9.42 | 4.49 |
| Yonder Alonso | SEA | $2,700 | 10.34 | 3.83 |
| Albert Pujols | MIL | $2,600 | 9.91 | 3.81 |
| Mitch Moreland | BOS | $2,300 | 8.70 | 3.78 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,500 | 13.73 | 3.05 |
| Jonathan Schoop | BAL | $3,700 | 13.00 | 3.51 |
| José Ramírez | LAA | $3,900 | 11.43 | 0.00 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $3,700 | 11.19 | 3.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Saladino | MIN | $2,200 | 7.80 | 3.54 |
| Tyler Saladino | MIN | $2,200 | 7.80 | 3.54 |
| Jonathan Schoop | BAL | $3,700 | 13.00 | 3.51 |
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $2,900 | 10.11 | 3.49 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,200 | 11.73 | 2.79 |
| Jean Segura | TEX | $3,700 | 10.68 | 2.89 |
| Corey Seager | STL | $3,800 | 10.48 | 2.76 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $3,400 | 10.46 | 3.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Addison Russell | ATL | $2,500 | 8.97 | 3.59 |
| José Reyes | CIN | $2,800 | 9.99 | 3.57 |
| José Reyes | CIN | $2,800 | 9.99 | 3.57 |
| José Peraza | PHI | $2,100 | 7.34 | 3.49 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $3,800 | 13.83 | 3.64 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $3,800 | 13.83 | 3.64 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,500 | 13.23 | 2.94 |
| Adrián Béltre | TOR | $4,000 | 13.21 | 3.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryon Healy | SEA | $2,300 | 9.43 | 4.10 |
| Ryon Healy | SEA | $2,300 | 9.43 | 4.10 |
| Matt Chapman | SEA | $2,400 | 9.06 | 3.77 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $3,800 | 13.83 | 3.64 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $4,800 | 15.13 | 3.15 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $4,500 | 14.25 | 3.17 |
| Khris Davis | SEA | $4,000 | 13.78 | 3.44 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $4,900 | 13.26 | 2.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derek Fisher | PIT | $2,200 | 10.80 | 4.91 |
| Dusty Coleman | SD | $2,000 | 8.52 | 4.26 |
| Ezequiel Carrera | KC | $2,200 | 9.15 | 4.16 |
| Matt Szczur | SD | $2,000 | 7.70 | 3.85 |
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.