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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 | Alex Wood |
| C | Russell Martin |
| 1B | Matt Davidson |
| 2B | Erik González |
| SS | Elvis Andrus |
| 3B | Nicholas Castellanos |
| OF One | Brian Goodwin |
| OF Two | David Peralta |
| OF Three | Ben Gamel |
| Salary | $32,000 |
| Expected Points | 119.57 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Strasburg | CHC | $10,900 | 41.62 | 3.82 |
| Alex Wood | STL | $9,500 | 39.06 | 4.11 |
| Michael Fulmer | CHW | $10,100 | 35.44 | 3.51 |
| Jimmy Nelson | CLE | $9,300 | 32.38 | 3.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Wood | STL | $9,500 | 39.06 | 4.11 |
| Stephen Strasburg | CHC | $10,900 | 41.62 | 3.82 |
| Seth Lugo | CIN | $7,800 | 29.81 | 3.82 |
| Jameson Taillon | LAD | $7,800 | 29.48 | 3.78 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $3,500 | 12.51 | 3.57 |
| Russell Martin | KC | $2,500 | 10.68 | 4.27 |
| Alex Avila | CHW | $3,000 | 10.05 | 3.35 |
| Alex Avila | CHW | $3,000 | 10.05 | 3.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Martin | KC | $2,500 | 10.68 | 4.27 |
| Manny Piña | CLE | $2,400 | 9.51 | 3.96 |
| Bruce Maxwell | SEA | $2,000 | 7.78 | 3.89 |
| Cameron Rupp | HOU | $2,200 | 8.53 | 3.88 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edwin Encarnación | LAA | $3,900 | 15.69 | 4.02 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,500 | 14.26 | 3.17 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $4,200 | 13.71 | 3.26 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $4,200 | 13.71 | 3.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Davidson | MIN | $3,100 | 13.09 | 4.22 |
| Matt Davidson | MIN | $3,100 | 13.09 | 4.22 |
| Edwin Encarnación | LAA | $3,900 | 15.69 | 4.02 |
| Yonder Alonso | SEA | $3,100 | 12.37 | 3.99 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,100 | 13.62 | 3.32 |
| Ian Happ | ATL | $3,500 | 12.40 | 3.54 |
| Ian Happ | ATL | $3,500 | 12.40 | 3.54 |
| Jason Kipnis | LAA | $3,400 | 11.69 | 3.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erik González | LAA | $2,000 | 9.52 | 4.76 |
| Erik González | LAA | $2,000 | 9.52 | 4.76 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $2,400 | 8.99 | 3.74 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $2,400 | 8.99 | 3.74 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,200 | 13.68 | 3.26 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $3,600 | 12.57 | 3.49 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $4,300 | 11.90 | 2.77 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $3,900 | 11.61 | 2.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $2,900 | 11.53 | 3.98 |
| José Reyes | CIN | $2,500 | 9.43 | 3.77 |
| José Reyes | CIN | $2,500 | 9.43 | 3.77 |
| Addison Russell | ATL | $2,800 | 10.42 | 3.72 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $3,800 | 13.31 | 3.50 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $3,800 | 12.95 | 3.41 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $3,400 | 12.45 | 3.66 |
| José Ramírez | LAA | $4,300 | 12.27 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicholas Castellanos | CHW | $2,600 | 10.08 | 3.88 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $3,400 | 12.45 | 3.66 |
| Wilmer Flores | CIN | $2,600 | 9.43 | 3.63 |
| Wilmer Flores | CIN | $2,600 | 9.43 | 3.63 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $4,800 | 15.26 | 3.18 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $4,300 | 13.89 | 3.23 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $3,800 | 13.17 | 3.47 |
| José Bautista | KC | $3,800 | 13.02 | 3.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Goodwin | CHC | $2,400 | 10.31 | 4.29 |
| Jon Jay | ATL | $2,200 | 8.37 | 3.80 |
| Jaycob Brugman | SEA | $2,000 | 7.56 | 3.78 |
| Matt Olson | SEA | $2,200 | 8.15 | 3.70 |
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.