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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 | Jacob deGrom |
| C | Austin Barnes |
| 1B | Jesús Aguilar |
| 2B | Scooter Gennett |
| SS | Amed Rosario |
| 3B | Alex Bregman |
| OF One | Curtis Granderson |
| OF Two | Nicky Delmonico |
| OF Three | Adam Lind |
| Salary | $31,100 |
| Expected Points | 121.08 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $10,600 | 49.34 | 4.65 |
| James Paxton | TEX | $9,900 | 41.95 | 4.24 |
| Sonny Gray | DET | $8,900 | 37.19 | 4.18 |
| Yu Darvish | STL | $9,700 | 36.80 | 3.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $10,600 | 49.34 | 4.65 |
| Luis Castillo | PHI | $7,600 | 34.78 | 4.58 |
| Luis Castillo | PHI | $7,600 | 34.78 | 4.58 |
| James Paxton | TEX | $9,900 | 41.95 | 4.24 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $3,200 | 12.42 | 3.88 |
| Austin Barnes | STL | $2,400 | 10.13 | 4.22 |
| Manny Piña | CLE | $2,600 | 9.64 | 3.71 |
| Russell Martin | KC | $3,200 | 9.40 | 2.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Barnes | STL | $2,400 | 10.13 | 4.22 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $3,200 | 12.42 | 3.88 |
| Manny Piña | CLE | $2,600 | 9.64 | 3.71 |
| Victor Martinez | CHW | $2,300 | 8.41 | 3.66 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,700 | 15.17 | 3.23 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $3,900 | 12.85 | 3.29 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $3,900 | 12.85 | 3.29 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | LAA | $3,400 | 12.05 | 3.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesús Aguilar | CLE | $2,100 | 8.71 | 4.15 |
| Josh Bell | LAD | $2,700 | 10.91 | 4.04 |
| Ryon Healy | SEA | $3,000 | 11.32 | 3.77 |
| Ryon Healy | SEA | $3,000 | 11.32 | 3.77 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,300 | 13.08 | 3.04 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $3,900 | 12.08 | 3.10 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $3,500 | 11.43 | 3.27 |
| Jonathan Schoop | BAL | $3,900 | 11.32 | 2.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $2,300 | 10.14 | 4.41 |
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $2,300 | 10.14 | 4.41 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $2,500 | 9.02 | 3.61 |
| Neil Walker | CIN | $2,600 | 9.03 | 3.47 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $3,600 | 11.26 | 3.13 |
| Corey Seager | STL | $3,900 | 11.21 | 2.87 |
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $3,100 | 10.90 | 3.51 |
| Jean Segura | TEX | $3,900 | 10.69 | 2.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordy Mercer | LAD | $2,300 | 8.21 | 3.57 |
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $3,100 | 10.90 | 3.51 |
| Freddy Galvis | HOU | $2,500 | 8.77 | 3.51 |
| José Reyes | CIN | $2,400 | 8.09 | 3.37 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,000 | 11.78 | 2.95 |
| José Ramírez | LAA | $3,400 | 11.50 | 0.00 |
| Mike Moustakas | NYY | $4,000 | 11.29 | 2.82 |
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $3,900 | 10.78 | 2.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefry Marte | MIL | $2,000 | 7.64 | 3.82 |
| Nicholas Castellanos | CHW | $2,700 | 8.26 | 3.06 |
| Cory Spangenberg | SD | $2,900 | 8.84 | 3.05 |
| Cory Spangenberg | SD | $2,900 | 8.84 | 3.05 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $4,900 | 14.17 | 2.89 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $4,600 | 14.14 | 3.07 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,100 | 13.85 | 2.72 |
| Nelson Cruz | TEX | $4,400 | 13.66 | 3.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curtis Granderson | CIN | $2,600 | 11.43 | 4.39 |
| Nicky Delmonico | MIN | $2,500 | 10.71 | 4.28 |
| Matt Szczur | SD | $2,000 | 8.35 | 4.18 |
| Jesse Winker | PHI | $2,300 | 9.43 | 4.10 |
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.