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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 | Gio González |
| P Two | Masahiro Tanaka |
| C | Gary Sánchez |
| 1B | Luis Valbuena |
| 2B | Brad Miller |
| SS | José Reyes |
| 3B | Luis Valbuena |
| OF One | Matt Olson |
| OF Two | Drew Robinson |
| OF Three | John Jaso |
| Salary | $40,700 |
| Expected Points | 94.28 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gio González | CHC | $11,500 | 24.18 | 2.10 |
| Masahiro Tanaka | DET | $9,400 | 22.00 | 2.34 |
| Collin McHugh | PIT | $8,800 | 21.25 | 2.41 |
| Madison Bumgarner | SF | $12,600 | 21.23 | 1.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Woodruff | CLE | $5,900 | 14.44 | 2.45 |
| Collin McHugh | PIT | $8,800 | 21.25 | 2.41 |
| Masahiro Tanaka | DET | $9,400 | 22.00 | 2.34 |
| Mike Leake | WSH | $6,300 | 14.30 | 2.27 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,100 | 8.77 | 2.14 |
| Manny Piña | CLE | $3,000 | 7.78 | 2.59 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,400 | 7.60 | 2.23 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $4,600 | 7.58 | 1.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Piña | CLE | $3,000 | 7.78 | 2.59 |
| Cam Gallagher | NYY | $2,000 | 5.09 | 2.55 |
| Bruce Maxwell | SEA | $2,500 | 5.95 | 2.38 |
| Omar Narváez | MIN | $2,200 | 4.95 | 2.25 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $5,100 | 10.85 | 2.13 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $3,700 | 10.04 | 2.71 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $5,300 | 9.34 | 1.76 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $5,400 | 9.25 | 1.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Valbuena | MIL | $2,000 | 6.72 | 3.36 |
| Matt Olson | SEA | $2,000 | 6.55 | 3.27 |
| Ryder Jones | SF | $2,000 | 6.00 | 3.00 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $3,700 | 10.04 | 2.71 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $5,600 | 11.70 | 2.09 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $5,300 | 10.28 | 1.94 |
| Jonathan Schoop | BAL | $4,700 | 10.24 | 2.18 |
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $4,000 | 8.62 | 2.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Robinson | TOR | $2,300 | 6.49 | 2.82 |
| Kaleb Cowart | MIL | $2,100 | 5.60 | 2.66 |
| Adrián Sanchez | CHC | $2,300 | 5.77 | 2.51 |
| Neil Walker | CIN | $2,600 | 6.32 | 2.43 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $5,300 | 9.34 | 1.76 |
| Marwin González | PIT | $4,900 | 8.84 | 1.80 |
| Corey Seager | STL | $4,900 | 8.78 | 1.79 |
| Jean Segura | TEX | $4,400 | 8.68 | 1.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Reyes | CIN | $2,800 | 8.03 | 2.87 |
| Alcides Escobar | NYY | $2,000 | 5.01 | 2.51 |
| Adrián Sanchez | CHC | $2,300 | 5.77 | 2.51 |
| Dusty Coleman | SD | $2,900 | 6.91 | 2.38 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $5,100 | 10.85 | 2.13 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $4,900 | 9.84 | 2.01 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $5,000 | 9.55 | 1.91 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,400 | 9.54 | 1.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Valbuena | MIL | $2,000 | 6.72 | 3.36 |
| Ryder Jones | SF | $2,000 | 6.00 | 3.00 |
| Matt Chapman | SEA | $2,400 | 7.14 | 2.98 |
| José Reyes | CIN | $2,800 | 8.03 | 2.87 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giancarlo Stanton | ARZ | $5,100 | 10.99 | 2.15 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,700 | 10.95 | 1.92 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,500 | 10.81 | 1.97 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $4,700 | 10.77 | 2.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | SEA | $2,000 | 6.55 | 3.27 |
| Drew Robinson | TOR | $2,300 | 6.49 | 2.82 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $3,700 | 10.04 | 2.71 |
| Gregory Polanco | LAD | $2,400 | 6.40 | 2.67 |
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.