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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 | Jameson Taillon |
| C | Buster Posey |
| 1B | Freddie Freeman |
| 2B | Scooter Gennett |
| SS | Miguel Rojas |
| 3B | Brock Holt |
| OF One | Nicky Delmonico |
| OF Two | Mark Canha |
| OF Three | Andrew Romine |
| Salary | $27,900 |
| Expected Points | 108.16 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Severino | DET | $9,600 | 37.60 | 3.92 |
| Jimmy Nelson | CLE | $8,900 | 35.99 | 4.04 |
| Jon Lester | ATL | $9,400 | 35.09 | 3.73 |
| Jeff Samardzija | SF | $8,700 | 34.44 | 3.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jameson Taillon | LAD | $7,300 | 33.41 | 4.58 |
| José Ureña | ARZ | $6,400 | 26.21 | 4.10 |
| Mike Fiers | PIT | $8,200 | 33.36 | 4.07 |
| Jimmy Nelson | CLE | $8,900 | 35.99 | 4.04 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,200 | 11.35 | 3.55 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,200 | 11.35 | 3.55 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $3,500 | 11.26 | 3.22 |
| Victor Martinez | CHW | $2,700 | 9.85 | 3.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Barnes | STL | $2,500 | 9.61 | 3.84 |
| John Hicks | CHW | $2,100 | 8.01 | 3.81 |
| John Hicks | CHW | $2,100 | 8.01 | 3.81 |
| Robinson Chirinos | TOR | $2,200 | 8.35 | 3.79 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,500 | 14.04 | 3.12 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $3,700 | 13.80 | 3.73 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $3,700 | 13.80 | 3.73 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,100 | 13.01 | 3.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Zimmerman | CHC | $3,000 | 11.44 | 3.81 |
| Wilmer Flores | CIN | $2,900 | 10.86 | 3.74 |
| Wilmer Flores | CIN | $2,900 | 10.86 | 3.74 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $3,700 | 13.80 | 3.73 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,400 | 13.90 | 3.16 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $3,500 | 12.55 | 3.59 |
| Eduardo Núñez | BOS | $4,100 | 12.51 | 3.05 |
| Eduardo Núñez | BOS | $4,100 | 12.51 | 3.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $2,600 | 10.44 | 4.01 |
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $2,600 | 10.44 | 4.01 |
| Alen Hanson | MIN | $2,000 | 7.88 | 3.94 |
| Alen Hanson | MIN | $2,000 | 7.88 | 3.94 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $3,800 | 11.22 | 2.95 |
| Freddy Galvis | HOU | $3,200 | 11.19 | 3.50 |
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $2,800 | 11.05 | 3.95 |
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $2,800 | 11.05 | 3.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Rojas | ARZ | $2,200 | 8.74 | 3.97 |
| Miguel Rojas | ARZ | $2,200 | 8.74 | 3.97 |
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $2,800 | 11.05 | 3.95 |
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $2,800 | 11.05 | 3.95 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,800 | 15.61 | 3.25 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,000 | 13.51 | 3.38 |
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $3,900 | 12.63 | 3.24 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $3,700 | 12.19 | 3.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brock Holt | BOS | $2,400 | 9.77 | 4.07 |
| Brock Holt | BOS | $2,400 | 9.77 | 4.07 |
| Justin Turner | STL | $3,200 | 12.17 | 3.80 |
| Nicholas Castellanos | CHW | $2,600 | 9.52 | 3.66 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $4,900 | 15.27 | 3.12 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,000 | 14.61 | 2.92 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | ARZ | $4,700 | 14.49 | 3.08 |
| Andrew McCutchen | LAD | $3,900 | 14.29 | 3.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicky Delmonico | MIN | $2,500 | 12.17 | 4.87 |
| Nicky Delmonico | MIN | $2,500 | 12.17 | 4.87 |
| Mark Canha | SEA | $2,000 | 9.37 | 4.69 |
| Dusty Coleman | SD | $2,000 | 9.10 | 4.55 |
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.