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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 Greinke |
| C | Gary Sánchez |
| 1B | Anthony Rizzo |
| 2B | Ian Happ |
| SS | Darwin Barney |
| 3B | Joey Gallo |
| OF One | Khris Davis |
| OF Two | Justin Upton |
| OF Three | Yasmany Tomás |
| Salary | $35,000 |
| Expected Points | 128.55 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yu Darvish | TOR | $10,600 | 41.62 | 3.93 |
| Dallas Keuchel | PIT | $10,900 | 41.62 | 3.82 |
| Stephen Strasburg | CHC | $10,400 | 40.63 | 3.91 |
| Marco Estrada | KC | $9,000 | 35.25 | 3.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yu Darvish | TOR | $10,600 | 41.62 | 3.93 |
| Marco Estrada | KC | $9,000 | 35.25 | 3.92 |
| Stephen Strasburg | CHC | $10,400 | 40.63 | 3.91 |
| Dallas Keuchel | PIT | $10,900 | 41.62 | 3.82 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $3,400 | 11.95 | 3.51 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $4,000 | 11.19 | 2.80 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $4,000 | 11.19 | 2.80 |
| Salvador Pérez | NYY | $3,400 | 10.42 | 3.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James McCann | CHW | $2,500 | 9.15 | 3.66 |
| Josh Phegley | SEA | $2,300 | 8.30 | 3.61 |
| Austin Barnes | STL | $2,300 | 8.19 | 3.56 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $2,700 | 9.57 | 3.54 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $3,900 | 14.28 | 3.66 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,400 | 14.11 | 3.21 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,300 | 13.61 | 3.16 |
| Ryan Zimmerman | CHC | $4,200 | 12.46 | 2.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albert Pujols | MIL | $2,700 | 9.97 | 3.69 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $3,900 | 14.28 | 3.66 |
| Josh Bell | LAD | $2,400 | 8.68 | 3.62 |
| Yonder Alonso | SEA | $3,400 | 12.16 | 3.58 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $3,700 | 13.64 | 3.69 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $3,900 | 12.76 | 3.27 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $3,300 | 12.61 | 3.82 |
| Starlin Castro | DET | $3,700 | 11.45 | 3.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ian Happ | ATL | $2,200 | 10.24 | 4.65 |
| Eric Sogard | CLE | $2,000 | 8.07 | 4.03 |
| Jed Lowrie | SEA | $2,300 | 9.06 | 3.94 |
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $2,800 | 10.75 | 3.84 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $4,300 | 13.57 | 3.15 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $3,900 | 12.53 | 3.21 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $3,900 | 11.76 | 3.01 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $3,000 | 11.32 | 3.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $3,000 | 11.32 | 3.77 |
| Wilmer Difo | CHC | $2,000 | 7.47 | 3.73 |
| Tim Anderson | MIN | $2,500 | 9.16 | 3.66 |
| Alcides Escobar | NYY | $2,300 | 8.00 | 3.48 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,200 | 14.78 | 3.52 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $3,700 | 13.55 | 3.66 |
| Joey Gallo | TOR | $3,300 | 12.98 | 3.93 |
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $4,000 | 12.96 | 3.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Gallo | TOR | $3,300 | 12.98 | 3.93 |
| Wilmer Flores | CIN | $2,300 | 8.64 | 3.75 |
| Wilmer Flores | CIN | $2,300 | 8.64 | 3.75 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $3,700 | 13.55 | 3.66 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $5,100 | 17.10 | 3.35 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $4,900 | 15.82 | 3.23 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $4,400 | 13.70 | 3.11 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $4,000 | 13.60 | 3.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khris Davis | SEA | $3,000 | 12.68 | 4.23 |
| Mark Canha | SEA | $2,100 | 8.29 | 3.95 |
| Mark Canha | SEA | $2,100 | 8.29 | 3.95 |
| Matt Szczur | SD | $2,300 | 8.63 | 3.75 |
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.