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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 | Luis Severino |
| C | Manny Piña |
| 1B | Joey Votto |
| 2B | José Altuve |
| SS | Alcides Escobar |
| 3B | Kris Bryant |
| OF One | Seth Smith |
| OF Two | Mark Trumbo |
| OF Three | George Springer |
| Salary | $34,800 |
| Expected Points | 121.92 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton Kershaw | STL | $12,600 | 49.50 | 3.93 |
| Lance McCullers Jr. | PIT | $9,000 | 37.58 | 4.18 |
| Luis Severino | DET | $8,500 | 36.56 | 4.30 |
| Johnny Cueto | SF | $9,200 | 32.85 | 3.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Severino | DET | $8,500 | 36.56 | 4.30 |
| Lance McCullers Jr. | PIT | $9,000 | 37.58 | 4.18 |
| Clayton Kershaw | STL | $12,600 | 49.50 | 3.93 |
| Amir Garrett | PHI | $7,500 | 29.33 | 3.91 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Piña | CLE | $2,800 | 10.35 | 3.70 |
| Salvador Pérez | NYY | $3,000 | 9.85 | 3.28 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $2,900 | 9.72 | 3.35 |
| Brian McCann | PIT | $3,000 | 9.67 | 3.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Piña | CLE | $2,800 | 10.35 | 3.70 |
| Cameron Rupp | HOU | $2,300 | 8.51 | 3.70 |
| Tucker Barnhart | PHI | $2,000 | 7.08 | 3.54 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $2,900 | 9.72 | 3.35 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,700 | 14.92 | 3.17 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,600 | 14.31 | 3.11 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,000 | 13.92 | 3.48 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $4,300 | 13.64 | 3.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Davidson | MIN | $2,500 | 9.54 | 3.81 |
| Brandon Moss | NYY | $2,700 | 9.91 | 3.67 |
| Josh Bell | LAD | $2,700 | 9.65 | 3.57 |
| Tommy Joseph | HOU | $2,500 | 8.86 | 3.54 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,000 | 13.15 | 3.29 |
| Ben Zobrist | ATL | $3,100 | 11.00 | 3.55 |
| Ben Zobrist | ATL | $3,100 | 11.00 | 3.55 |
| César Hernández | HOU | $3,300 | 10.67 | 3.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $2,300 | 8.82 | 3.83 |
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $2,300 | 8.82 | 3.83 |
| Devon Travis | KC | $2,100 | 7.53 | 3.58 |
| Ben Zobrist | ATL | $3,100 | 11.00 | 3.55 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,000 | 12.72 | 3.18 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $3,500 | 12.40 | 3.54 |
| Corey Seager | STL | $3,000 | 11.07 | 3.69 |
| Tim Anderson | MIN | $2,800 | 10.59 | 3.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Anderson | MIN | $2,800 | 10.59 | 3.78 |
| Corey Seager | STL | $3,000 | 11.07 | 3.69 |
| Jordy Mercer | LAD | $2,300 | 8.40 | 3.65 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $3,500 | 12.40 | 3.54 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,300 | 14.34 | 3.33 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $3,300 | 12.52 | 3.79 |
| Todd Frazier | MIN | $3,600 | 11.96 | 3.32 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $3,700 | 11.44 | 3.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | BAL | $3,300 | 12.52 | 3.79 |
| Adonis Garcia | NYM | $2,500 | 9.15 | 3.66 |
| Jedd Gyorko | WSH | $3,000 | 10.13 | 3.38 |
| Jedd Gyorko | WSH | $3,000 | 10.13 | 3.38 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | DET | $4,000 | 12.96 | 3.24 |
| Matt Kemp | NYM | $3,900 | 12.90 | 3.31 |
| George Springer | PIT | $3,300 | 12.47 | 3.78 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $4,200 | 11.96 | 2.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Toles | STL | $2,200 | 8.37 | 3.80 |
| George Springer | PIT | $3,300 | 12.47 | 3.78 |
| Mark Trumbo | BAL | $2,900 | 10.85 | 3.74 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $2,200 | 7.94 | 3.61 |
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.