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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 | Zack Wheeler |
| C | Stephen Vogt |
| 1B | Freddie Freeman |
| 2B | Daniel Murphy |
| SS | Troy Tulowitzki |
| 3B | Josh Donaldson |
| OF One | Brandon Guyer |
| OF Two | Mitch Haniger |
| OF Three | Manuel Margot |
| Salary | $30,400 |
| Expected Points | 113.18 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Scherzer | CHC | $10,900 | 48.67 | 4.46 |
| Danny Salazar | LAA | $9,400 | 43.14 | 4.59 |
| Ivan Nova | LAD | $7,400 | 35.90 | 4.85 |
| John Lackey | ATL | $9,000 | 35.54 | 3.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Wheeler | CIN | $6,200 | 30.88 | 4.98 |
| Ivan Nova | LAD | $7,400 | 35.90 | 4.85 |
| Danny Salazar | LAA | $9,400 | 43.14 | 4.59 |
| Max Scherzer | CHC | $10,900 | 48.67 | 4.46 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $3,100 | 9.61 | 3.10 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $3,100 | 9.61 | 3.10 |
| Stephen Vogt | SEA | $2,800 | 9.36 | 3.34 |
| Stephen Vogt | SEA | $2,800 | 9.36 | 3.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omar Narváez | MIN | $2,000 | 7.05 | 3.52 |
| Sandy León | BOS | $2,500 | 8.77 | 3.51 |
| Russell Martin | KC | $2,500 | 8.72 | 3.49 |
| Mike Zunino | TEX | $2,200 | 7.58 | 3.45 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wil Myers | SD | $4,100 | 14.43 | 3.52 |
| Wil Myers | SD | $4,100 | 14.43 | 3.52 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $3,600 | 13.49 | 3.75 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,200 | 13.29 | 3.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Moss | NYY | $2,300 | 9.57 | 4.16 |
| Brandon Moss | NYY | $2,300 | 9.57 | 4.16 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $2,500 | 9.87 | 3.95 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $2,500 | 9.87 | 3.95 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $3,600 | 13.93 | 3.87 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $3,600 | 13.93 | 3.87 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $3,500 | 13.07 | 3.73 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $3,400 | 11.52 | 3.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $3,600 | 13.93 | 3.87 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $3,600 | 13.93 | 3.87 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $3,500 | 13.07 | 3.73 |
| Devon Travis | KC | $2,400 | 8.94 | 3.72 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,100 | 13.41 | 3.27 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $3,800 | 12.52 | 3.29 |
| Corey Seager | STL | $3,800 | 11.82 | 3.11 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $3,800 | 11.72 | 3.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordy Mercer | LAD | $2,100 | 8.36 | 3.98 |
| Tim Anderson | MIN | $2,600 | 10.20 | 3.92 |
| Andrew Romine | CHW | $2,000 | 7.59 | 3.80 |
| Andrew Romine | CHW | $2,000 | 7.59 | 3.80 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,900 | 14.01 | 2.86 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,300 | 13.18 | 3.07 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,300 | 13.18 | 3.07 |
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $3,800 | 12.80 | 3.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conor Gillaspie | SF | $2,000 | 8.47 | 4.23 |
| Mike Moustakas | NYY | $2,700 | 10.35 | 3.83 |
| Trevor Plouffe | SEA | $2,300 | 8.63 | 3.75 |
| José Reyes | CIN | $2,200 | 8.22 | 3.73 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $4,800 | 15.05 | 3.14 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $4,500 | 13.93 | 3.09 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $4,800 | 13.83 | 2.88 |
| Carlos González | TB | $4,000 | 13.44 | 3.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Guyer | LAA | $2,100 | 10.09 | 4.80 |
| Mitch Haniger | TEX | $2,000 | 9.37 | 4.69 |
| Jarrett Parker | SF | $2,000 | 7.96 | 3.98 |
| Melky Cabrera | MIN | $2,800 | 10.74 | 3.84 |
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.