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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 Perdomo |
| C | Yasmani Grandal |
| 1B | Cody Bellinger |
| 2B | Jonathan Villar |
| SS | Carlos Correa |
| 3B | Jake Lamb |
| OF One | Joc Pederson |
| OF Two | Curtis Granderson |
| OF Three | Jay Bruce |
| Salary | $33,100 |
| Expected Points | 111.36 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Carrasco | LAA | $10,400 | 41.61 | 4.00 |
| Zack Wheeler | CIN | $8,300 | 31.74 | 3.82 |
| Brandon McCarthy | STL | $8,700 | 29.04 | 3.34 |
| Jesse Chávez | MIL | $7,200 | 28.07 | 3.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Perdomo | SD | $6,600 | 27.44 | 4.16 |
| Carlos Carrasco | LAA | $10,400 | 41.61 | 4.00 |
| Jesse Chávez | MIL | $7,200 | 28.07 | 3.90 |
| Zack Wheeler | CIN | $8,300 | 31.74 | 3.82 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $2,900 | 10.93 | 3.77 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,900 | 10.44 | 2.68 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,900 | 10.44 | 2.68 |
| Evan Gattis | PIT | $3,400 | 9.19 | 2.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $2,900 | 10.93 | 3.77 |
| Tyler Flowers | NYM | $2,700 | 9.16 | 3.39 |
| Austin Hedges | SD | $2,500 | 8.46 | 3.38 |
| René Rivera | CIN | $2,500 | 8.11 | 3.24 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,900 | 15.56 | 3.17 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $3,300 | 12.89 | 3.91 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $3,300 | 12.89 | 3.91 |
| Yonder Alonso | SEA | $3,800 | 12.15 | 3.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $3,300 | 12.89 | 3.91 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $3,300 | 12.89 | 3.91 |
| Lucas Duda | CIN | $2,600 | 10.09 | 3.88 |
| Carlos Santana | LAA | $3,200 | 11.63 | 3.63 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $3,500 | 12.67 | 3.62 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $3,900 | 12.17 | 3.12 |
| Neil Walker | CIN | $3,700 | 11.98 | 3.24 |
| Jason Kipnis | LAA | $2,500 | 9.62 | 3.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Kipnis | LAA | $2,500 | 9.62 | 3.85 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $3,500 | 12.67 | 3.62 |
| Eric Sogard | CLE | $2,000 | 7.15 | 3.58 |
| Derek Dietrich | ARZ | $2,500 | 8.93 | 3.57 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | STL | $3,600 | 13.90 | 3.86 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $4,200 | 11.34 | 2.70 |
| Jean Segura | TEX | $4,400 | 10.96 | 2.49 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $3,300 | 10.84 | 3.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | STL | $3,600 | 13.90 | 3.86 |
| Allen Cordoba | SD | $2,000 | 7.51 | 3.75 |
| Allen Cordoba | SD | $2,000 | 7.51 | 3.75 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $3,300 | 10.84 | 3.28 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Reyes | CIN | $2,900 | 10.17 | 3.51 |
| José Reyes | CIN | $2,900 | 10.17 | 3.51 |
| Todd Frazier | MIN | $3,400 | 9.86 | 2.90 |
| Adonis Garcia | NYM | $3,000 | 9.04 | 3.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Reyes | CIN | $2,900 | 10.17 | 3.51 |
| José Reyes | CIN | $2,900 | 10.17 | 3.51 |
| Christian Arroyo | SF | $2,500 | 7.70 | 3.08 |
| Christian Arroyo | SF | $2,500 | 7.70 | 3.08 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,400 | 16.80 | 3.11 |
| Michael Conforto | CIN | $4,200 | 14.02 | 3.34 |
| Nelson Cruz | TEX | $4,900 | 13.71 | 2.80 |
| Jay Bruce | CIN | $4,000 | 13.40 | 3.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joc Pederson | STL | $2,600 | 10.77 | 4.14 |
| Curtis Granderson | CIN | $2,500 | 10.14 | 4.05 |
| Yasiel Puig | STL | $2,800 | 10.28 | 3.67 |
| Chris Coghlan | KC | $2,000 | 7.30 | 3.65 |
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.