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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 | Kenta Maeda |
| P Two | Kyle Hendricks |
| C | Cam Gallagher |
| 1B | Ryder Jones |
| 2B | Yolmer Sánchez |
| SS | Pedro Florimón |
| 3B | Ryder Jones |
| OF One | Carlos Moncrief |
| OF Two | Jabari Blash |
| OF Three | Domingo Santana |
| Salary | $36,600 |
| Expected Points | 88.88 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Bumgarner | SF | $12,400 | 25.01 | 2.02 |
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $12,700 | 24.54 | 1.93 |
| Gio González | CHC | $12,000 | 23.37 | 1.95 |
| Danny Salazar | LAA | $11,800 | 20.74 | 1.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Hendricks | ATL | $7,500 | 18.82 | 2.51 |
| Ivan Nova | LAD | $6,900 | 15.96 | 2.31 |
| Mike Leake | WSH | $6,100 | 13.76 | 2.26 |
| Jason Hammel | NYY | $6,200 | 13.52 | 2.18 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,800 | 8.93 | 1.86 |
| Manny Piña | CLE | $3,700 | 7.63 | 2.06 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $4,200 | 7.46 | 1.78 |
| Yadier Molina | WSH | $3,200 | 7.19 | 2.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Gallagher | NYY | $2,000 | 6.24 | 3.12 |
| Chris Stewart | LAD | $2,000 | 4.77 | 2.39 |
| Carlos Ruiz | TEX | $2,200 | 5.16 | 2.34 |
| Chris Gimenez | OAK | $2,500 | 5.83 | 2.33 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,700 | 10.59 | 2.25 |
| José Abreu | MIN | $4,500 | 10.25 | 2.28 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $5,200 | 10.09 | 1.94 |
| Mark Reynolds | TB | $4,700 | 9.80 | 2.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryder Jones | SF | $2,000 | 6.18 | 3.09 |
| Miguel Cabrera | CHW | $3,000 | 7.39 | 2.46 |
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $3,200 | 7.50 | 2.34 |
| Wilmer Flores | CIN | $3,700 | 8.50 | 2.30 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $5,600 | 10.91 | 1.95 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,900 | 10.89 | 2.22 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $5,000 | 9.44 | 1.89 |
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $4,600 | 8.95 | 1.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $3,200 | 8.11 | 2.53 |
| Andrew Romine | CHW | $2,300 | 5.56 | 2.42 |
| Brock Holt | BOS | $2,700 | 6.28 | 2.33 |
| Tyler Saladino | MIN | $2,800 | 6.42 | 2.29 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $4,600 | 8.95 | 1.94 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $5,100 | 8.83 | 1.73 |
| Corey Seager | STL | $4,700 | 8.83 | 1.88 |
| Marwin González | PIT | $4,400 | 8.78 | 1.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pedro Florimón | HOU | $2,000 | 5.17 | 2.58 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $3,100 | 7.16 | 2.31 |
| Amed Rosario | CIN | $3,100 | 7.09 | 2.29 |
| Tyler Saladino | MIN | $2,800 | 6.42 | 2.29 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,500 | 11.49 | 2.09 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,700 | 10.59 | 2.25 |
| Adrián Béltre | TOR | $5,000 | 9.88 | 1.98 |
| Joey Gallo | TOR | $4,900 | 9.75 | 1.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryder Jones | SF | $2,000 | 6.18 | 3.09 |
| Maikel Franco | HOU | $2,400 | 6.35 | 2.65 |
| Drew Robinson | TOR | $2,500 | 6.39 | 2.55 |
| Matt Chapman | SEA | $2,600 | 6.51 | 2.50 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,800 | 12.45 | 2.15 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,500 | 12.19 | 2.22 |
| Ryan Braun | CLE | $5,300 | 11.30 | 2.13 |
| Nelson Cruz | TEX | $4,800 | 10.79 | 2.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Moncrief | SF | $2,000 | 6.07 | 3.03 |
| Jabari Blash | SD | $2,200 | 6.62 | 3.01 |
| Nicky Delmonico | MIN | $3,700 | 10.26 | 2.77 |
| Alejandro De Aza | CHC | $2,600 | 7.03 | 2.70 |
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.