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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 | Matt Garza |
| C | Manny Piña |
| 1B | Brock Stassi |
| 2B | T.J. Rivera |
| SS | Tim Anderson |
| 3B | Manny Machado |
| OF One | Nicky Delmonico |
| OF Two | Ben Gamel |
| OF Three | Lonnie Chisenhall |
| Salary | $28,300 |
| Expected Points | 48.4 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gio González | CHC | $8,900 | 39.75 | 0.00 |
| Madison Bumgarner | SF | $10,200 | 39.63 | 0.00 |
| Masahiro Tanaka | DET | $9,300 | 39.27 | 0.00 |
| Justin Verlander | CHW | $9,500 | 38.55 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Wood | SD | $5,900 | 23.10 | 0.00 |
| Travis Wood | SD | $5,900 | 23.10 | 0.00 |
| Miguel González | MIN | $5,000 | 18.06 | 0.00 |
| Antonio Senzatela | TB | $6,000 | 21.09 | 0.00 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Piña | CLE | $2,500 | 10.13 | 4.05 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $3,500 | 10.12 | 0.00 |
| Brian McCann | PIT | $2,900 | 10.08 | 0.00 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,200 | 9.58 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Piña | CLE | $2,500 | 10.13 | 4.05 |
| Cam Gallagher | NYY | $2,000 | 6.65 | 3.33 |
| Brett Nicholas | TOR | $2,000 | 6.15 | 0.00 |
| Matt Wieters | CHC | $3,000 | 7.45 | 0.00 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,000 | 13.01 | 0.00 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,000 | 13.01 | 0.00 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | LAA | $3,500 | 12.09 | 0.00 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $2,900 | 11.79 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryon Healy | SEA | $3,000 | 9.28 | 0.00 |
| Ryon Healy | SEA | $3,000 | 9.28 | 0.00 |
| Hanley Ramirez | BOS | $3,000 | 8.99 | 0.00 |
| Mitch Moreland | BOS | $3,000 | 9.18 | 0.00 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,300 | 13.40 | 0.00 |
| Jonathan Schoop | BAL | $4,100 | 12.22 | 0.00 |
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $3,500 | 11.07 | 0.00 |
| Jason Kipnis | LAA | $2,700 | 9.68 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T.J. Rivera | CIN | $2,500 | 7.53 | 3.01 |
| T.J. Rivera | CIN | $2,500 | 7.53 | 3.01 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $2,900 | 6.47 | 0.00 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $2,900 | 6.47 | 0.00 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $3,600 | 11.10 | 0.00 |
| Marwin González | PIT | $3,500 | 10.87 | 0.00 |
| Marwin González | PIT | $3,500 | 10.87 | 0.00 |
| Marwin González | PIT | $3,500 | 10.87 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Anderson | MIN | $2,400 | 7.97 | 3.32 |
| Wilmer Difo | CHC | $3,000 | 7.44 | 0.00 |
| Wilmer Difo | CHC | $3,000 | 7.44 | 0.00 |
| Orlando Arcia | CLE | $2,900 | 7.65 | 0.00 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $3,400 | 12.14 | 0.00 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,400 | 11.45 | 0.00 |
| José Ramírez | LAA | $3,500 | 11.35 | 0.00 |
| Mike Moustakas | NYY | $4,000 | 10.90 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derek Dietrich | ARZ | $3,000 | 5.58 | 0.00 |
| Cory Spangenberg | SD | $2,900 | 8.59 | 0.00 |
| Cory Spangenberg | SD | $2,900 | 8.59 | 0.00 |
| Pablo Sandoval | SF | $2,000 | 7.13 | 0.00 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | DET | $4,800 | 13.93 | 0.00 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $4,100 | 13.46 | 3.28 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $4,100 | 13.46 | 3.28 |
| Ryan Braun | CLE | $4,400 | 12.79 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicky Delmonico | MIN | $2,400 | 10.59 | 4.41 |
| Nicky Delmonico | MIN | $2,400 | 10.59 | 4.41 |
| Ben Gamel | TEX | $2,600 | 8.70 | 3.35 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $4,100 | 13.46 | 3.28 |
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.