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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 | Gerrit Cole |
| P Two | Ariel Miranda |
| C | Gary Sánchez |
| 1B | Miguel Cabrera |
| 2B | José Altuve |
| SS | Addison Russell |
| 3B | Kris Bryant |
| OF One | Austin Slater |
| OF Two | Avisaíl García |
| OF Three | Mallex Smith |
| Salary | $43,400 |
| Expected Points | 101.32 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Wood | STL | $11,600 | 22.20 | 1.91 |
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $12,300 | 19.70 | 1.60 |
| Michael Pineda | DET | $10,200 | 18.76 | 1.84 |
| Gerrit Cole | LAD | $8,700 | 17.77 | 2.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Lackey | ATL | $5,600 | 15.99 | 2.86 |
| Ariel Miranda | TEX | $5,900 | 16.78 | 2.84 |
| Mike Leake | WSH | $6,400 | 15.28 | 2.39 |
| Trevor Bauer | LAA | $7,300 | 15.98 | 2.19 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,600 | 10.33 | 2.25 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $4,000 | 9.14 | 2.28 |
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $3,800 | 8.33 | 2.19 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $3,600 | 8.05 | 2.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James McCann | CHW | $3,100 | 7.69 | 2.48 |
| Russell Martin | KC | $2,800 | 6.96 | 2.48 |
| Ryan Hanigan | TB | $2,800 | 6.74 | 2.41 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $4,000 | 9.14 | 2.28 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Votto | PHI | $5,400 | 11.69 | 2.16 |
| Miguel Cabrera | CHW | $4,000 | 11.24 | 2.81 |
| Mark Reynolds | TB | $3,800 | 10.24 | 2.69 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,500 | 10.18 | 2.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Cabrera | CHW | $4,000 | 11.24 | 2.81 |
| Luke Voit | WSH | $2,700 | 7.45 | 2.76 |
| Mark Reynolds | TB | $3,800 | 10.24 | 2.69 |
| Yonder Alonso | SEA | $3,900 | 9.95 | 2.55 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $5,000 | 11.18 | 2.24 |
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $4,700 | 10.98 | 2.34 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,800 | 10.27 | 2.14 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,100 | 10.09 | 2.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javier Báez | ATL | $3,200 | 7.97 | 2.49 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,100 | 10.09 | 2.46 |
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $3,900 | 9.17 | 2.35 |
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $4,700 | 10.98 | 2.34 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | STL | $4,800 | 8.86 | 1.84 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,100 | 8.64 | 2.11 |
| Zack Cozart | PHI | $4,300 | 8.57 | 1.99 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $4,400 | 8.48 | 1.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Addison Russell | ATL | $3,000 | 7.79 | 2.60 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $3,200 | 7.97 | 2.49 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $2,400 | 5.95 | 2.48 |
| Alexi Amarista | TB | $2,900 | 6.96 | 2.40 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,200 | 11.08 | 2.13 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $3,900 | 10.91 | 2.80 |
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $4,700 | 10.49 | 2.23 |
| Adrián Béltre | TOR | $4,100 | 9.29 | 2.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $3,900 | 10.91 | 2.80 |
| Jae-gyun Hwang | SF | $2,600 | 7.13 | 2.74 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $3,500 | 9.01 | 2.57 |
| Stephen Drew | CHC | $2,600 | 5.97 | 2.30 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,500 | 13.06 | 2.37 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,600 | 11.56 | 2.06 |
| George Springer | PIT | $4,900 | 11.42 | 2.33 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $5,500 | 11.29 | 2.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Slater | SF | $2,400 | 7.15 | 2.98 |
| Avisaíl García | MIN | $2,700 | 7.82 | 2.89 |
| Keon Broxton | CLE | $3,100 | 8.71 | 2.81 |
| Matt Joyce | SEA | $3,000 | 8.10 | 2.70 |
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.