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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 | Sean Manaea |
| C | Austin Barnes |
| 1B | Matt Adams |
| 2B | Scooter Gennett |
| SS | Trea Turner |
| 3B | Mike Moustakas |
| OF One | Albert Almora Jr. |
| OF Two | George Springer |
| OF Three | Ender Inciarte |
| Salary | $30,800 |
| Expected Points | 103.94 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Martínez | WSH | $10,000 | 34.70 | 3.47 |
| Jeff Samardzija | SF | $8,900 | 30.73 | 3.45 |
| Gio González | CHC | $8,700 | 30.33 | 3.49 |
| Sean Manaea | SEA | $7,700 | 30.25 | 3.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Manaea | SEA | $7,700 | 30.25 | 3.93 |
| Júnior Guerra | CLE | $8,200 | 29.98 | 3.66 |
| Gio González | CHC | $8,700 | 30.33 | 3.49 |
| Ian Kennedy | NYY | $7,300 | 25.46 | 3.49 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $3,500 | 10.00 | 2.86 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,900 | 9.97 | 2.56 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,900 | 9.97 | 2.56 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $2,800 | 9.81 | 3.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Barnes | STL | $2,000 | 8.10 | 4.05 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $2,800 | 9.81 | 3.50 |
| Russell Martin | KC | $2,700 | 9.44 | 3.50 |
| Andrew Knapp | HOU | $2,500 | 8.46 | 3.38 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Zimmerman | CHC | $4,200 | 12.99 | 3.09 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,400 | 12.81 | 2.91 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $3,700 | 12.64 | 3.42 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $3,100 | 12.47 | 4.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Adams | NYM | $2,800 | 12.01 | 4.29 |
| Matt Adams | NYM | $2,800 | 12.01 | 4.29 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $3,100 | 12.47 | 4.02 |
| Kendrys Morales | KC | $3,100 | 10.89 | 3.51 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,300 | 15.30 | 3.56 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $3,800 | 11.21 | 2.95 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $3,700 | 10.75 | 2.90 |
| Dee Gordon | ARZ | $3,300 | 10.31 | 3.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $2,000 | 8.02 | 4.01 |
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $2,000 | 8.02 | 4.01 |
| Jed Lowrie | SEA | $2,600 | 9.61 | 3.70 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,300 | 15.30 | 3.56 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $4,300 | 15.23 | 3.54 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $3,700 | 13.67 | 3.69 |
| Zack Cozart | PHI | $3,400 | 9.92 | 2.92 |
| Corey Seager | STL | $3,700 | 9.45 | 2.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | CHC | $3,700 | 13.67 | 3.69 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $4,300 | 15.23 | 3.54 |
| Johan Camargo | NYM | $2,000 | 6.58 | 3.29 |
| Johan Camargo | NYM | $2,000 | 6.58 | 3.29 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $4,100 | 13.35 | 3.25 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,100 | 12.48 | 3.04 |
| Mike Moustakas | NYY | $3,100 | 11.47 | 3.70 |
| Jedd Gyorko | WSH | $3,600 | 11.30 | 3.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Moustakas | NYY | $3,100 | 11.47 | 3.70 |
| Derek Dietrich | ARZ | $2,600 | 8.68 | 3.34 |
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $4,100 | 13.35 | 3.25 |
| Trevor Plouffe | SEA | $2,600 | 8.35 | 3.21 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Springer | PIT | $4,300 | 15.33 | 3.57 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | ARZ | $4,300 | 13.70 | 3.19 |
| Matt Kemp | NYM | $3,900 | 13.11 | 3.36 |
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $3,700 | 12.91 | 3.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albert Almora Jr. | ATL | $2,000 | 7.48 | 3.74 |
| George Springer | PIT | $4,300 | 15.33 | 3.57 |
| Odúbel Herrera | HOU | $2,500 | 8.94 | 3.57 |
| Dexter Fowler | WSH | $3,400 | 12.08 | 3.55 |
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.