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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 | Alex Wood |
| P Two | Jason Hammel |
| C | Wilson Ramos |
| 1B | Ryder Jones |
| 2B | Jason Kipnis |
| SS | Marcus Semien |
| 3B | Ryder Jones |
| OF One | José Pirela |
| OF Two | Joc Pederson |
| OF Three | Corey Dickerson |
| Salary | $38,200 |
| Expected Points | 88.05 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Wood | STL | $9,600 | 24.64 | 2.57 |
| Madison Bumgarner | SF | $12,700 | 23.91 | 1.88 |
| Gio González | CHC | $11,500 | 23.53 | 2.05 |
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $12,600 | 23.04 | 1.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dan Straily | ARZ | $6,500 | 16.90 | 2.60 |
| Alex Wood | STL | $9,600 | 24.64 | 2.57 |
| Dinelson Lamet | SD | $8,500 | 20.84 | 2.45 |
| Jason Hammel | NYY | $6,600 | 15.53 | 2.35 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Lucroy | TB | $3,800 | 8.27 | 2.18 |
| Tyler Flowers | NYM | $3,700 | 7.92 | 2.14 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $3,600 | 7.88 | 2.19 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,000 | 7.58 | 1.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Stewart | LAD | $2,000 | 5.04 | 2.52 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $3,600 | 7.88 | 2.19 |
| Jonathan Lucroy | TB | $3,800 | 8.27 | 2.18 |
| Héctor Sánchez | SD | $2,700 | 5.88 | 2.18 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $5,400 | 11.77 | 2.18 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $5,300 | 10.41 | 1.96 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | LAA | $4,500 | 10.28 | 2.28 |
| Ryan Zimmerman | CHC | $4,800 | 10.14 | 2.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryder Jones | SF | $2,000 | 5.15 | 2.58 |
| Jefry Marte | MIL | $2,600 | 6.33 | 2.43 |
| Matt Olson | SEA | $3,100 | 7.27 | 2.34 |
| Miguel Cabrera | CHW | $3,500 | 7.98 | 2.28 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $5,300 | 10.01 | 1.89 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $4,800 | 9.84 | 2.05 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $4,600 | 9.70 | 2.11 |
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $4,300 | 9.41 | 2.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Kipnis | LAA | $3,000 | 8.57 | 2.86 |
| Ozzie Albies | NYM | $3,300 | 8.05 | 2.44 |
| Darwin Barney | KC | $2,100 | 5.05 | 2.40 |
| Asdrúbal Cabrera | CIN | $2,900 | 6.64 | 2.29 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $4,300 | 9.41 | 2.19 |
| Corey Seager | STL | $4,800 | 9.24 | 1.92 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,400 | 9.13 | 2.08 |
| Jean Segura | TEX | $4,600 | 8.47 | 1.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asdrúbal Cabrera | CIN | $2,900 | 6.64 | 2.29 |
| Wilmer Difo | CHC | $3,600 | 7.89 | 2.19 |
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $4,300 | 9.41 | 2.19 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $3,000 | 6.36 | 2.12 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,500 | 11.69 | 2.13 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $4,700 | 10.36 | 2.20 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $5,100 | 10.11 | 1.98 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,500 | 9.84 | 2.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryder Jones | SF | $2,000 | 5.15 | 2.58 |
| Darwin Barney | KC | $2,100 | 5.05 | 2.40 |
| Matt Chapman | SEA | $3,100 | 7.22 | 2.33 |
| Tommy La Stella | ATL | $2,900 | 6.57 | 2.27 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $5,400 | 11.77 | 2.18 |
| Nelson Cruz | TEX | $5,200 | 11.10 | 2.13 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,700 | 10.87 | 1.91 |
| George Springer | PIT | $5,000 | 10.73 | 2.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Pirela | SD | $2,900 | 7.58 | 2.61 |
| Joc Pederson | STL | $2,900 | 7.55 | 2.60 |
| Guillermo Heredia | TEX | $3,100 | 7.41 | 2.39 |
| Steve Pearce | KC | $3,700 | 8.79 | 2.37 |
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.