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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 | Luis Severino |
| P Two | Marco Estrada |
| C | Russell Martin |
| 1B | Tyler White |
| 2B | Drew Robinson |
| SS | Tim Anderson |
| 3B | Matt Chapman |
| OF One | Drew Robinson |
| OF Two | Leury García |
| OF Three | Jaycob Brugman |
| Salary | $39,300 |
| Expected Points | 86.46 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Severino | DET | $11,900 | 25.32 | 2.13 |
| Gio González | CHC | $11,200 | 19.79 | 1.77 |
| Charlie Morton | PIT | $10,600 | 19.28 | 1.82 |
| Danny Duffy | NYY | $8,900 | 18.60 | 2.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Blackburn | SEA | $5,600 | 15.88 | 2.84 |
| Marco Estrada | KC | $6,500 | 14.76 | 2.27 |
| Luis Severino | DET | $11,900 | 25.32 | 2.13 |
| Danny Duffy | NYY | $8,900 | 18.60 | 2.09 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Martin | KC | $3,600 | 8.12 | 2.26 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,800 | 7.76 | 1.62 |
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $3,900 | 7.65 | 1.96 |
| Brian McCann | PIT | $3,900 | 7.47 | 1.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Martin | KC | $3,600 | 8.12 | 2.26 |
| Kevan Smith | MIN | $2,100 | 4.66 | 2.22 |
| Bruce Maxwell | SEA | $2,700 | 5.88 | 2.18 |
| Andrew Knapp | HOU | $3,100 | 6.14 | 1.98 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Smoak | KC | $4,900 | 10.17 | 2.07 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,700 | 9.48 | 2.02 |
| Eric Hosmer | NYY | $5,000 | 9.42 | 1.88 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | LAA | $5,300 | 9.30 | 1.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler White | PIT | $2,000 | 4.78 | 2.39 |
| Danny Valencia | TEX | $3,100 | 7.19 | 2.32 |
| Matt Davidson | MIN | $3,200 | 7.35 | 2.30 |
| Trey Mancini | BAL | $3,700 | 7.66 | 2.07 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $5,400 | 10.17 | 1.88 |
| Jonathan Schoop | BAL | $4,800 | 9.56 | 1.99 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $5,000 | 9.47 | 1.89 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $4,200 | 8.48 | 2.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Robinson | TOR | $2,400 | 6.98 | 2.91 |
| Ryan Goins | KC | $2,800 | 6.20 | 2.21 |
| Brandon Phillips | NYM | $3,600 | 7.82 | 2.17 |
| Mike Avilés | ARZ | $2,200 | 4.72 | 2.14 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,800 | 9.35 | 1.95 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $4,700 | 8.17 | 1.74 |
| Jean Segura | TEX | $4,300 | 7.27 | 1.69 |
| Marcus Semien | SEA | $4,300 | 7.18 | 1.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Anderson | MIN | $2,500 | 6.11 | 2.44 |
| Ryan Goins | KC | $2,800 | 6.20 | 2.21 |
| Miguel Rojas | ARZ | $2,200 | 4.78 | 2.17 |
| Tyler Saladino | MIN | $2,800 | 5.66 | 2.02 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Moustakas | NYY | $4,300 | 9.54 | 2.22 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,700 | 9.48 | 2.02 |
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $4,200 | 8.69 | 2.07 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,500 | 8.28 | 1.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Chapman | SEA | $2,900 | 6.96 | 2.40 |
| Matt Davidson | MIN | $3,200 | 7.35 | 2.30 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,300 | 7.57 | 2.29 |
| Mike Moustakas | NYY | $4,300 | 9.54 | 2.22 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $5,600 | 11.29 | 2.02 |
| Bradley Zimmer | LAA | $5,200 | 10.16 | 1.95 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | ARZ | $5,000 | 10.13 | 2.03 |
| Michael Brantley | LAA | $4,900 | 9.67 | 1.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Robinson | TOR | $2,400 | 6.98 | 2.91 |
| Leury García | MIN | $2,700 | 7.09 | 2.63 |
| Carlos Moncrief | SF | $2,000 | 5.26 | 2.63 |
| Hyun Soo Kim | HOU | $2,500 | 6.13 | 2.45 |
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