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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 | Salvador Pérez |
| 1B | Joey Votto |
| 2B | Brian Dozier |
| SS | Aledmys Díaz |
| 3B | José Reyes |
| OF One | Seth Smith |
| OF Two | Nelson Cruz |
| OF Three | Adam Duvall |
| Salary | $32,700 |
| Expected Points | 112.09 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Scherzer | CHC | $11,400 | 46.87 | 4.11 |
| Yu Darvish | TOR | $10,700 | 39.10 | 3.65 |
| Michael Fulmer | CHW | $9,100 | 33.64 | 3.70 |
| Zack Wheeler | CIN | $7,300 | 31.67 | 4.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Wheeler | CIN | $7,300 | 31.67 | 4.34 |
| Max Scherzer | CHC | $11,400 | 46.87 | 4.11 |
| Joe Musgrove | PIT | $7,200 | 29.17 | 4.05 |
| Chad Kuhl | LAD | $7,200 | 27.01 | 3.75 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,900 | 10.71 | 2.75 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,900 | 10.71 | 2.75 |
| Salvador Pérez | NYY | $2,900 | 9.72 | 3.35 |
| Manny Piña | CLE | $2,300 | 9.00 | 3.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Piña | CLE | $2,300 | 9.00 | 3.91 |
| Miguel Montero | ATL | $2,300 | 8.10 | 3.52 |
| Salvador Pérez | NYY | $2,900 | 9.72 | 3.35 |
| Nick Hundley | SF | $2,600 | 8.42 | 3.24 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Votto | PHI | $3,800 | 13.10 | 3.45 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,200 | 12.64 | 3.01 |
| Chris Davis | BAL | $3,300 | 12.04 | 3.65 |
| Miguel Cabrera | CHW | $4,000 | 11.68 | 2.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lucas Duda | CIN | $2,700 | 10.73 | 3.97 |
| Matt Davidson | MIN | $2,600 | 9.69 | 3.73 |
| Brandon Belt | SF | $2,900 | 10.71 | 3.69 |
| Chris Davis | BAL | $3,300 | 12.04 | 3.65 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $3,900 | 13.57 | 3.48 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $3,600 | 13.14 | 3.65 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $3,200 | 12.67 | 3.96 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,100 | 12.59 | 3.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $3,200 | 12.67 | 3.96 |
| Derek Dietrich | ARZ | $2,000 | 7.35 | 3.68 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $3,600 | 13.14 | 3.65 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $3,900 | 13.57 | 3.48 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asdrúbal Cabrera | CIN | $3,500 | 10.96 | 3.13 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,100 | 10.81 | 2.64 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $2,700 | 10.34 | 3.83 |
| Corey Seager | STL | $3,600 | 10.20 | 2.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $2,700 | 10.34 | 3.83 |
| Tim Anderson | MIN | $2,500 | 9.22 | 3.69 |
| Orlando Arcia | CLE | $2,200 | 7.44 | 3.38 |
| Alcides Escobar | NYY | $2,300 | 7.51 | 3.26 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,100 | 12.58 | 3.07 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $3,900 | 12.30 | 3.15 |
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $3,400 | 12.23 | 3.60 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,400 | 11.65 | 2.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Reyes | CIN | $2,100 | 8.60 | 4.09 |
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $3,400 | 12.23 | 3.60 |
| Yangervis Solarte | SD | $2,800 | 9.37 | 3.35 |
| Mike Moustakas | NYY | $3,300 | 10.94 | 3.32 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $4,700 | 14.21 | 3.02 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $4,900 | 13.57 | 2.77 |
| Ryan Braun | CLE | $4,400 | 13.35 | 3.03 |
| Nelson Cruz | TEX | $3,700 | 12.77 | 3.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seth Smith | BAL | $2,600 | 11.33 | 4.36 |
| Michael Conforto | CIN | $2,700 | 10.90 | 4.04 |
| Guillermo Heredia | TEX | $2,300 | 8.30 | 3.61 |
| Mitch Haniger | TEX | $2,800 | 10.05 | 3.59 |
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.