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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 | Carlos Rodón |
| C | Mitch Garver |
| 1B | Ryder Jones |
| 2B | Asdrúbal Cabrera |
| SS | Andrelton Simmons |
| 3B | Ryder Jones |
| OF One | Sean Rodríguez |
| OF Two | Nicky Delmonico |
| OF Three | Andrew McCutchen |
| Salary | $42,400 |
| Expected Points | 95.59 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Wood | STL | $12,100 | 23.47 | 1.94 |
| Cole Hamels | TOR | $11,600 | 20.25 | 1.75 |
| Carlos Rodón | MIN | $8,200 | 19.15 | 2.34 |
| Gerrit Cole | LAD | $8,700 | 17.89 | 2.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Skaggs | MIL | $6,700 | 17.07 | 2.55 |
| Carlos Rodón | MIN | $8,200 | 19.15 | 2.34 |
| Gerrit Cole | LAD | $8,700 | 17.89 | 2.06 |
| Eduardo Rodríguez | BOS | $7,300 | 14.95 | 2.05 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $3,800 | 7.85 | 2.06 |
| Ender Inciarte | NYM | $4,500 | 7.43 | 1.65 |
| Kurt Suzuki | NYM | $3,200 | 7.11 | 2.22 |
| Mitch Garver | OAK | $2,500 | 6.82 | 2.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitch Garver | OAK | $2,500 | 6.82 | 2.73 |
| Chris Gimenez | OAK | $2,400 | 6.25 | 2.60 |
| Chris Stewart | LAD | $2,000 | 4.96 | 2.48 |
| Roberto Pérez | LAA | $2,500 | 6.10 | 2.44 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Abreu | MIN | $4,800 | 10.70 | 2.23 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $4,600 | 10.07 | 2.19 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $5,300 | 9.16 | 1.73 |
| Ryon Healy | SEA | $3,800 | 8.99 | 2.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryder Jones | SF | $2,000 | 6.17 | 3.09 |
| Ryon Healy | SEA | $3,800 | 8.99 | 2.36 |
| Ryan Rua | TOR | $2,600 | 5.95 | 2.29 |
| Jefry Marte | MIL | $2,700 | 6.04 | 2.24 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,500 | 10.53 | 2.34 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $4,600 | 10.01 | 2.18 |
| Jonathan Schoop | BAL | $4,600 | 9.17 | 1.99 |
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $4,400 | 9.02 | 2.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asdrúbal Cabrera | CIN | $3,000 | 7.48 | 2.49 |
| Yoán Moncada | MIN | $3,600 | 8.61 | 2.39 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,500 | 10.53 | 2.34 |
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $3,000 | 6.89 | 2.30 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | STL | $4,700 | 8.96 | 1.91 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,200 | 8.68 | 2.07 |
| Jean Segura | TEX | $4,600 | 8.31 | 1.81 |
| Marcus Semien | SEA | $4,100 | 8.08 | 1.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrelton Simmons | MIL | $2,900 | 7.32 | 2.52 |
| Asdrúbal Cabrera | CIN | $3,000 | 7.48 | 2.49 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $3,100 | 7.12 | 2.30 |
| Amed Rosario | CIN | $3,000 | 6.65 | 2.22 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $4,700 | 9.61 | 2.04 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $5,600 | 9.39 | 1.68 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $4,500 | 9.25 | 2.05 |
| Eduardo Núñez | BOS | $4,600 | 9.22 | 2.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryder Jones | SF | $2,000 | 6.17 | 3.09 |
| Sean Rodríguez | LAD | $2,100 | 6.45 | 3.07 |
| Ryon Healy | SEA | $3,800 | 8.99 | 2.36 |
| Matt Chapman | SEA | $2,900 | 6.18 | 2.13 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,400 | 11.59 | 2.15 |
| Nicky Delmonico | MIN | $3,800 | 10.26 | 2.70 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $4,600 | 10.07 | 2.19 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $4,600 | 10.01 | 2.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Rodríguez | LAD | $2,100 | 6.45 | 3.07 |
| Nicky Delmonico | MIN | $3,800 | 10.26 | 2.70 |
| Andrew McCutchen | LAD | $3,800 | 9.62 | 2.53 |
| Ryan Rua | TOR | $2,600 | 5.95 | 2.29 |
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.