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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 | Gio González |
| C | Cam Gallagher |
| 1B | Paul Goldschmidt |
| 2B | Drew Robinson |
| SS | Jonathan Villar |
| 3B | Luis Valbuena |
| OF One | Nicky Delmonico |
| OF Two | Alejandro De Aza |
| OF Three | Bradley Zimmer |
| Salary | $31,000 |
| Expected Points | 116.06 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $10,400 | 42.82 | 4.12 |
| Madison Bumgarner | SF | $10,400 | 42.71 | 4.11 |
| Gio González | CHC | $9,200 | 41.80 | 4.54 |
| Danny Salazar | LAA | $9,800 | 35.88 | 3.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gio González | CHC | $9,200 | 41.80 | 4.54 |
| Ben Lively | HOU | $5,800 | 24.86 | 4.29 |
| Kyle Hendricks | ATL | $7,700 | 33.03 | 4.29 |
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $10,400 | 42.82 | 4.12 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $3,900 | 11.66 | 2.99 |
| Manny Piña | CLE | $3,400 | 9.96 | 2.93 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,000 | 9.73 | 3.24 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,000 | 9.73 | 3.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Gallagher | NYY | $2,100 | 8.85 | 4.21 |
| Brett Nicholas | TOR | $2,400 | 9.49 | 3.95 |
| Miguel Montero | KC | $2,200 | 7.90 | 3.59 |
| John Hicks | CHW | $2,200 | 7.86 | 3.57 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,100 | 13.84 | 3.37 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,100 | 13.84 | 3.37 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,400 | 13.49 | 3.06 |
| José Abreu | MIN | $3,500 | 13.22 | 3.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adrián González | STL | $2,500 | 9.58 | 3.83 |
| José Abreu | MIN | $3,500 | 13.22 | 3.78 |
| Matt Olson | SEA | $2,400 | 8.84 | 3.68 |
| Matt Olson | SEA | $2,400 | 8.84 | 3.68 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,400 | 14.19 | 3.22 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,000 | 14.14 | 3.54 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $3,500 | 12.24 | 3.50 |
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $3,200 | 11.40 | 3.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Robinson | TOR | $2,100 | 8.46 | 4.03 |
| Drew Robinson | TOR | $2,100 | 8.46 | 4.03 |
| Wilmer Flores | CIN | $3,000 | 11.39 | 3.80 |
| Wilmer Flores | CIN | $3,000 | 11.39 | 3.80 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $3,700 | 11.56 | 3.12 |
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $3,700 | 11.56 | 3.12 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $3,600 | 11.50 | 3.19 |
| Corey Seager | STL | $3,600 | 11.47 | 3.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marwin González | PIT | $3,000 | 11.43 | 3.81 |
| Marwin González | PIT | $3,000 | 11.43 | 3.81 |
| Amed Rosario | CIN | $2,400 | 9.06 | 3.78 |
| José Peraza | PHI | $2,500 | 9.09 | 3.64 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,700 | 14.99 | 3.19 |
| Adrián Béltre | TOR | $4,200 | 12.71 | 3.03 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $3,600 | 12.42 | 3.45 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,700 | 12.01 | 3.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Valbuena | MIL | $2,300 | 10.22 | 4.44 |
| Luis Valbuena | MIL | $2,300 | 10.22 | 4.44 |
| Pablo Sandoval | SF | $2,200 | 8.91 | 4.05 |
| Tyler Saladino | MIN | $2,100 | 8.20 | 3.90 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $4,800 | 15.93 | 3.32 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,100 | 15.84 | 3.10 |
| Ryan Braun | CLE | $4,500 | 14.77 | 3.28 |
| Nelson Cruz | TEX | $4,600 | 14.37 | 3.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicky Delmonico | MIN | $2,900 | 13.17 | 4.54 |
| Alejandro De Aza | CHC | $2,100 | 9.26 | 4.41 |
| Ezequiel Carrera | KC | $2,100 | 9.18 | 4.37 |
| Rhys Hoskins | HOU | $2,500 | 10.19 | 4.07 |
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.