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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 | Ivan Nova |
| C | Stephen Vogt |
| 1B | Logan Morrison |
| 2B | Brian Dozier |
| SS | Dansby Swanson |
| 3B | Kris Bryant |
| OF One | Khris Davis |
| OF Two | Matt Holliday |
| OF Three | Steven Souza Jr. |
| Salary | $32,400 |
| Expected Points | 112.42 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Lackey | ATL | $9,600 | 35.90 | 3.74 |
| Ivan Nova | LAD | $7,300 | 33.24 | 4.55 |
| Danny Salazar | LAA | $9,800 | 31.18 | 3.18 |
| Jharel Cotton | SEA | $7,000 | 29.53 | 4.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivan Nova | LAD | $7,300 | 33.24 | 4.55 |
| Charlie Morton | PIT | $6,400 | 27.48 | 4.29 |
| Jharel Cotton | SEA | $7,000 | 29.53 | 4.22 |
| Jesse Chávez | MIL | $5,800 | 24.02 | 4.14 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Vogt | SEA | $2,800 | 9.27 | 3.31 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $2,900 | 8.93 | 3.08 |
| Evan Gattis | PIT | $2,900 | 8.84 | 3.05 |
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $2,400 | 8.75 | 3.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $2,400 | 8.75 | 3.64 |
| Sandy León | BOS | $2,400 | 8.26 | 3.44 |
| Yan Gomes | LAA | $2,200 | 7.45 | 3.38 |
| Jett Bandy | CLE | $2,200 | 7.32 | 3.33 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,100 | 14.69 | 3.58 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,300 | 13.29 | 3.09 |
| Hanley Ramírez | BOS | $3,400 | 12.46 | 3.66 |
| Hanley Ramírez | BOS | $3,400 | 12.46 | 3.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Davidson | MIN | $2,500 | 9.95 | 3.98 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $3,200 | 12.33 | 3.85 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $3,200 | 12.33 | 3.85 |
| Hanley Ramírez | BOS | $3,400 | 12.46 | 3.66 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $3,800 | 13.37 | 3.52 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,100 | 13.06 | 3.18 |
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $3,400 | 11.45 | 3.37 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $3,400 | 11.21 | 3.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $3,800 | 13.37 | 3.52 |
| Adam Rosales | SEA | $2,200 | 7.60 | 3.45 |
| Adam Rosales | SEA | $2,200 | 7.60 | 3.45 |
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $3,400 | 11.45 | 3.37 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,100 | 11.57 | 2.82 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $3,400 | 10.46 | 3.08 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $3,400 | 10.46 | 3.08 |
| Addison Russell | ATL | $2,700 | 9.74 | 3.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Frazier | LAD | $2,100 | 8.25 | 3.93 |
| Adam Frazier | LAD | $2,100 | 8.25 | 3.93 |
| Marco Hernández | BOS | $2,100 | 8.12 | 3.87 |
| Marco Hernández | BOS | $2,100 | 8.12 | 3.87 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,300 | 13.21 | 3.07 |
| Kyle Seager | TEX | $3,800 | 10.03 | 2.64 |
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $3,600 | 9.88 | 2.74 |
| Yangervis Solarte | SD | $2,900 | 9.61 | 3.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yangervis Solarte | SD | $2,900 | 9.61 | 3.31 |
| Martín Prado | ARZ | $2,700 | 8.78 | 3.25 |
| Martín Prado | ARZ | $2,700 | 8.78 | 3.25 |
| Trevor Plouffe | SEA | $2,600 | 8.16 | 3.14 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,200 | 14.19 | 2.73 |
| George Springer | PIT | $4,300 | 12.70 | 2.95 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $3,900 | 12.41 | 3.18 |
| Ryan Braun | CLE | $4,300 | 12.35 | 2.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitch Haniger | TEX | $2,700 | 10.07 | 3.73 |
| Albert Almora Jr. | ATL | $2,200 | 7.89 | 3.58 |
| Chris Young | BOS | $2,600 | 9.25 | 3.56 |
| Matt Holliday | DET | $2,900 | 10.30 | 3.55 |
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.