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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 | Chris Tillman |
| C | Willson Contreras |
| 1B | Eric Thames |
| 2B | Daniel Murphy |
| SS | Ronald Torreyes |
| 3B | Kris Bryant |
| OF One | Yasiel Puig |
| OF Two | David Peralta |
| OF Three | Charlie Blackmon |
| Salary | $34,600 |
| Expected Points | 122.13 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | BOS | $12,000 | 46.16 | 3.85 |
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $10,400 | 38.86 | 3.74 |
| Alex Wood | STL | $8,900 | 35.42 | 3.98 |
| Luis Severino | DET | $9,200 | 34.82 | 3.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Tillman | BAL | $8,200 | 33.69 | 4.11 |
| Michael Wacha | WSH | $8,400 | 33.56 | 3.99 |
| Alex Wood | STL | $8,900 | 35.42 | 3.98 |
| José Quintana | MIN | $8,700 | 34.20 | 3.93 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $2,900 | 9.77 | 3.37 |
| Alex Avila | CHW | $3,000 | 9.63 | 3.21 |
| Alex Avila | CHW | $3,000 | 9.63 | 3.21 |
| Jonathan Lucroy | TOR | $3,000 | 9.59 | 3.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tony Wolters | TB | $2,300 | 8.15 | 3.54 |
| Austin Barnes | STL | $2,200 | 7.77 | 3.53 |
| Jett Bandy | CLE | $2,500 | 8.61 | 3.44 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $2,900 | 9.77 | 3.37 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Thames | CLE | $4,000 | 14.45 | 3.61 |
| José Abreu | MIN | $3,800 | 12.44 | 3.27 |
| Chris Davis | BAL | $3,700 | 12.40 | 3.35 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,100 | 12.29 | 3.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Bell | LAD | $2,800 | 10.98 | 3.92 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $4,000 | 14.45 | 3.61 |
| Lucas Duda | CIN | $2,400 | 8.58 | 3.57 |
| Matt Davidson | MIN | $2,500 | 8.55 | 3.42 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $3,800 | 13.39 | 3.52 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,100 | 13.03 | 3.18 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,000 | 12.61 | 3.15 |
| Ian Happ | ATL | $3,200 | 11.09 | 3.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javier Báez | ATL | $2,500 | 9.93 | 3.97 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $2,900 | 10.99 | 3.79 |
| José Peraza | PHI | $2,400 | 8.70 | 3.63 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $3,800 | 13.39 | 3.52 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,000 | 12.13 | 3.03 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $2,900 | 11.16 | 3.85 |
| Zack Cozart | PHI | $3,600 | 10.88 | 3.02 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $4,000 | 10.53 | 2.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $2,900 | 11.16 | 3.85 |
| Eric Sogard | CLE | $2,500 | 9.42 | 3.77 |
| Orlando Arcia | CLE | $2,400 | 8.41 | 3.50 |
| Tim Anderson | MIN | $2,900 | 9.54 | 3.29 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,100 | 14.77 | 3.60 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $3,700 | 12.65 | 3.42 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,200 | 11.94 | 2.84 |
| Todd Frazier | MIN | $3,100 | 11.83 | 3.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Todd Frazier | MIN | $3,100 | 11.83 | 3.81 |
| Luis Valbuena | MIL | $2,200 | 8.25 | 3.75 |
| Luis Valbuena | MIL | $2,200 | 8.25 | 3.75 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,100 | 14.77 | 3.60 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $4,900 | 15.91 | 3.25 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $4,100 | 14.39 | 3.51 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $4,700 | 13.97 | 2.97 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $4,500 | 13.50 | 3.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yasiel Puig | STL | $2,700 | 10.85 | 4.02 |
| Bradley Zimmer | LAA | $2,400 | 9.12 | 3.80 |
| Tyler Collins | CHW | $2,600 | 9.62 | 3.70 |
| Daniel Nava | HOU | $2,400 | 8.86 | 3.69 |
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.