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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.