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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 |
Hyun-Jin Ryu |
C |
Robinson Chirinos |
1B |
Freddie Freeman |
2B |
Brian Dozier |
SS |
Nick Ahmed |
3B |
Kris Bryant |
OF One |
Jeremy Hazelbaker |
OF Two |
Matt Kemp |
OF Three |
Aaron Judge |
Salary |
$33,100 |
Expected Points |
118.1 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Noah Syndergaard |
CIN |
$11,300 |
39.47 |
3.49 |
Dallas Keuchel |
PIT |
$10,500 |
35.03 |
3.34 |
Aaron Sanchez |
KC |
$9,100 |
31.66 |
3.48 |
Mike Leake |
WSH |
$8,600 |
28.96 |
3.37 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Hyun-Jin Ryu |
STL |
$6,600 |
28.83 |
4.37 |
Ty Blach |
SF |
$5,700 |
24.75 |
4.34 |
Miguel González |
MIN |
$7,100 |
28.05 |
3.95 |
Joe Ross |
CHC |
$6,200 |
24.32 |
3.92 |
Catcher
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Buster Posey |
SF |
$3,700 |
11.11 |
3.00 |
Buster Posey |
SF |
$3,700 |
11.11 |
3.00 |
Robinson Chirinos |
TOR |
$2,600 |
10.10 |
3.88 |
Yasmani Grandal |
STL |
$2,900 |
9.40 |
3.24 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Robinson Chirinos |
TOR |
$2,600 |
10.10 |
3.88 |
Geovany Soto |
MIN |
$2,100 |
7.42 |
3.53 |
Cameron Rupp |
HOU |
$2,300 |
7.77 |
3.38 |
Roberto Pérez |
LAA |
$2,000 |
6.59 |
3.30 |
First Base
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Freddie Freeman |
NYM |
$4,400 |
16.43 |
3.73 |
Joey Votto |
PHI |
$4,200 |
14.00 |
3.33 |
Eric Thames |
CLE |
$4,500 |
13.13 |
2.92 |
Anthony Rizzo |
ATL |
$4,600 |
12.30 |
2.67 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Albert Pujols |
MIL |
$2,900 |
11.92 |
4.11 |
Chris Carter |
DET |
$2,200 |
8.81 |
4.00 |
Eric Hosmer |
NYY |
$2,600 |
9.72 |
3.74 |
Freddie Freeman |
NYM |
$4,400 |
16.43 |
3.73 |
Second Base
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Brian Dozier |
OAK |
$3,800 |
13.17 |
3.46 |
Robinson Canó |
TEX |
$4,000 |
13.15 |
3.29 |
José Altuve |
PIT |
$3,800 |
12.22 |
3.22 |
Jonathan Villar |
CLE |
$3,400 |
11.66 |
3.43 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Ben Zobrist |
ATL |
$2,900 |
11.23 |
3.87 |
Ben Zobrist |
ATL |
$2,900 |
11.23 |
3.87 |
DJ LeMahieu |
TB |
$2,900 |
11.05 |
3.81 |
Whit Merrifield |
NYY |
$2,400 |
9.02 |
3.76 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Jean Segura |
TEX |
$3,800 |
12.64 |
3.33 |
Trevor Story |
TB |
$3,300 |
12.37 |
3.75 |
Francisco Lindor |
LAA |
$4,000 |
11.97 |
2.99 |
Carlos Correa |
PIT |
$3,700 |
11.05 |
2.99 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Trevor Story |
TB |
$3,300 |
12.37 |
3.75 |
Elvis Andrus |
TOR |
$2,900 |
10.67 |
3.68 |
Aledmys Díaz |
WSH |
$2,900 |
10.53 |
3.63 |
Dansby Swanson |
NYM |
$2,300 |
8.34 |
3.62 |
Third Base
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Kris Bryant |
ATL |
$4,200 |
15.02 |
3.58 |
Nolan Arenado |
TB |
$4,500 |
13.82 |
3.07 |
Manny Machado |
BAL |
$3,300 |
13.64 |
4.13 |
Miguel Sanó |
OAK |
$3,500 |
11.76 |
3.36 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Manny Machado |
BAL |
$3,300 |
13.64 |
4.13 |
Jefry Marte |
MIL |
$2,300 |
8.97 |
3.90 |
Adonis Garcia |
NYM |
$2,500 |
9.33 |
3.73 |
T.J. Rivera |
CIN |
$2,000 |
7.35 |
3.67 |
Outfield
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Mike Trout |
MIL |
$5,000 |
16.25 |
3.25 |
Nelson Cruz |
TEX |
$4,600 |
14.88 |
3.23 |
Ryan Braun |
CLE |
$4,200 |
13.92 |
3.31 |
Michael Brantley |
LAA |
$4,100 |
13.65 |
3.33 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Joey Rickard |
BAL |
$2,000 |
8.61 |
4.30 |
Andrew Toles |
STL |
$2,300 |
9.08 |
3.95 |
Cody Bellinger |
STL |
$2,200 |
8.34 |
3.79 |
Ryan Rua |
TOR |
$2,400 |
8.69 |
3.62 |
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.