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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 Godley |
| C | Manny Piña |
| 1B | Anthony Rizzo |
| 2B | Brian Dozier |
| SS | Pat Valaika |
| 3B | Ryon Healy |
| OF One | Chris Taylor |
| OF Two | Ben Gamel |
| OF Three | Jay Bruce |
| Salary | $31,900 |
| Expected Points | 92.99 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Strasburg | CHC | $10,300 | 41.93 | 0.00 |
| Masahiro Tanaka | DET | $8,900 | 37.74 | 0.00 |
| Felix Hernandez | TEX | $9,100 | 37.56 | 0.00 |
| Chase Anderson | CLE | $9,100 | 35.15 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ty Blach | SF | $7,600 | 21.60 | 2.84 |
| José Ramírez | LAA | $5,500 | 8.32 | 0.00 |
| Luis Castillo | PHI | $6,500 | 22.85 | 0.00 |
| Jesse Hahn | SEA | $6,400 | 21.27 | 0.00 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $3,700 | 10.53 | 0.00 |
| Brian McCann | PIT | $3,200 | 9.95 | 0.00 |
| Russell Martin | KC | $2,800 | 9.57 | 0.00 |
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $3,200 | 9.46 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Joseph | BAL | $2,300 | 5.82 | 0.00 |
| Roberto Pérez | LAA | $2,200 | 4.90 | 0.00 |
| Brian McCann | PIT | $3,200 | 9.95 | 0.00 |
| Austin Romine | DET | $2,200 | 7.51 | 0.00 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $4,100 | 12.76 | 0.00 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $4,100 | 12.76 | 0.00 |
| Justin Smoak | KC | $3,500 | 12.09 | 0.00 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,000 | 11.79 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $3,500 | 9.36 | 0.00 |
| Justin Smoak | KC | $3,500 | 12.09 | 0.00 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | LAA | $3,400 | 8.47 | 0.00 |
| Matt Adams | NYM | $3,400 | 10.17 | 0.00 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $3,900 | 11.73 | 0.00 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,000 | 11.34 | 0.00 |
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $3,500 | 11.13 | 0.00 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $3,300 | 10.80 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ian Kinsler | CHW | $3,400 | 10.59 | 0.00 |
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $3,300 | 9.15 | 0.00 |
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $3,300 | 9.15 | 0.00 |
| Chase Utley | STL | $2,300 | 7.75 | 0.00 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $4,100 | 11.51 | 0.00 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,000 | 11.14 | 0.00 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $3,500 | 11.10 | 0.00 |
| Jean Segura | TEX | $3,300 | 10.50 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pat Valaika | TB | $2,100 | 9.49 | 4.52 |
| Tim Anderson | MIN | $2,800 | 7.95 | 2.84 |
| José Reyes | CIN | $2,300 | 7.64 | 0.00 |
| José Reyes | CIN | $2,300 | 7.64 | 0.00 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $3,600 | 12.20 | 0.00 |
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $3,900 | 11.90 | 0.00 |
| Justin Turner | STL | $3,600 | 10.91 | 0.00 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $3,900 | 10.83 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jedd Gyorko | WSH | $3,400 | 9.09 | 0.00 |
| Todd Frazier | MIN | $3,400 | 9.00 | 0.00 |
| Mike Moustakas | NYY | $3,300 | 7.78 | 0.00 |
| T.J. Rivera | CIN | $2,200 | 7.60 | 0.00 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $3,900 | 13.62 | 0.00 |
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $4,600 | 13.23 | 0.00 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $4,800 | 12.84 | 0.00 |
| José Bautista | KC | $3,900 | 12.34 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Taylor | STL | $2,800 | 11.92 | 4.26 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $2,800 | 11.92 | 4.26 |
| Ben Gamel | TEX | $3,200 | 9.19 | 2.87 |
| Max Moroff | LAD | $2,000 | 5.16 | 2.58 |
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.