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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 One | Michael Pineda |
| P Two | Michael Fulmer |
| C | Gary Sánchez |
| 1B | Paul Goldschmidt |
| 2B | Brian Dozier |
| SS | Tim Beckham |
| 3B | Daniel Descalso |
| OF One | Justin Ruggiano |
| OF Two | Daniel Descalso |
| OF Three | Carlos González |
| Salary | $49,500 |
| Expected Points | 98.49 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Pineda | DET | $10,500 | 20.56 | 1.96 |
| Michael Fulmer | CHW | $9,900 | 20.28 | 2.05 |
| John Lackey | ATL | $9,000 | 19.80 | 2.20 |
| Gerrit Cole | LAD | $9,700 | 18.78 | 1.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Lackey | ATL | $9,000 | 19.80 | 2.20 |
| Michael Fulmer | CHW | $9,900 | 20.28 | 2.05 |
| Michael Pineda | DET | $10,500 | 20.56 | 1.96 |
| Gerrit Cole | LAD | $9,700 | 18.78 | 1.94 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,700 | 9.27 | 1.97 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $4,200 | 7.74 | 1.84 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $3,600 | 7.58 | 2.10 |
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $3,300 | 7.53 | 2.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $3,300 | 7.53 | 2.28 |
| Martín Maldonado | MIL | $2,400 | 5.40 | 2.25 |
| Omar Narváez | MIN | $2,400 | 5.23 | 2.18 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $3,600 | 7.58 | 2.10 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,900 | 10.70 | 2.18 |
| Chris Davis | BAL | $4,700 | 10.01 | 2.13 |
| Miguel Cabrera | CHW | $4,700 | 9.89 | 2.10 |
| Carlos Santana | LAA | $4,400 | 8.30 | 1.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,900 | 10.70 | 2.18 |
| John Jaso | LAD | $3,000 | 6.48 | 2.16 |
| Tommy Joseph | HOU | $3,800 | 8.17 | 2.15 |
| Chris Davis | BAL | $4,700 | 10.01 | 2.13 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,400 | 9.51 | 2.16 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,800 | 8.98 | 1.87 |
| Adam Frazier | LAD | $3,700 | 8.30 | 2.24 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $4,300 | 8.17 | 1.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Frazier | LAD | $3,700 | 8.30 | 2.24 |
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $3,200 | 7.14 | 2.23 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,400 | 9.51 | 2.16 |
| Joe Panik | SF | $2,800 | 5.94 | 2.12 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,600 | 8.58 | 1.86 |
| Zack Cozart | PHI | $4,400 | 8.37 | 1.90 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $4,600 | 8.36 | 1.82 |
| Tim Anderson | MIN | $4,200 | 7.91 | 1.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcides Escobar | NYY | $2,400 | 5.33 | 2.22 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $3,300 | 7.29 | 2.21 |
| Andrelton Simmons | MIL | $3,000 | 6.18 | 2.06 |
| Freddy Galvis | HOU | $3,400 | 7.01 | 2.06 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $5,100 | 11.64 | 2.28 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,800 | 10.80 | 2.25 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,000 | 10.09 | 2.02 |
| Eugenio Suárez | PHI | $4,600 | 10.03 | 2.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $5,100 | 11.64 | 2.28 |
| Eduardo Núñez | SF | $3,900 | 8.89 | 2.28 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,800 | 10.80 | 2.25 |
| Eugenio Suárez | PHI | $4,600 | 10.03 | 2.18 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,400 | 11.75 | 2.18 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,500 | 11.49 | 2.09 |
| J.D. Martinez | CHW | $5,200 | 9.62 | 1.85 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $5,000 | 9.42 | 1.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Ruggiano | SF | $2,300 | 6.01 | 2.61 |
| Carlos González | TB | $3,700 | 8.77 | 2.37 |
| Eduardo Núñez | SF | $3,900 | 8.89 | 2.28 |
| Seth Smith | BAL | $3,600 | 8.14 | 2.26 |
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.