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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 | Jeff Samardzija |
| C | Chris Herrmann |
| 1B | Paul Goldschmidt |
| 2B | Brian Dozier |
| SS | Elvis Andrus |
| 3B | Manny Machado |
| OF One | Clint Frazier |
| OF Two | Ezequiel Carrera |
| OF Three | Willy García |
| Salary | $32,100 |
| Expected Points | 118.6 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Strasburg | CHC | $10,800 | 42.21 | 3.91 |
| Jeff Samardzija | SF | $9,000 | 39.64 | 4.40 |
| Jake Arrieta | ATL | $9,700 | 38.53 | 3.97 |
| Luis Severino | DET | $9,300 | 34.14 | 3.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Samardzija | SF | $9,000 | 39.64 | 4.40 |
| Jeff Hoffman | TB | $6,600 | 28.26 | 4.28 |
| Tyson Ross | TOR | $7,200 | 29.44 | 4.09 |
| Adam Wainwright | WSH | $8,200 | 33.47 | 4.08 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $3,500 | 11.85 | 3.39 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,100 | 11.23 | 3.62 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,100 | 11.23 | 3.62 |
| Evan Gattis | PIT | $2,800 | 10.63 | 3.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Hedges | SD | $2,100 | 8.04 | 3.83 |
| Evan Gattis | PIT | $2,800 | 10.63 | 3.79 |
| Jonathan Lucroy | TOR | $2,500 | 9.39 | 3.75 |
| Welington Castillo | BAL | $2,400 | 8.94 | 3.73 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,200 | 13.75 | 3.27 |
| José Abreu | MIN | $4,400 | 12.68 | 2.88 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,200 | 12.55 | 2.99 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $3,700 | 11.59 | 3.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesús Aguilar | CLE | $2,300 | 8.74 | 3.80 |
| Wil Myers | SD | $3,000 | 10.86 | 3.62 |
| Kennys Vargas | OAK | $2,800 | 9.88 | 3.53 |
| Albert Pujols | MIL | $2,900 | 10.19 | 3.51 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $3,800 | 13.29 | 3.50 |
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $3,400 | 13.08 | 3.85 |
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $3,400 | 13.08 | 3.85 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $3,400 | 12.95 | 3.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $3,200 | 12.83 | 4.01 |
| Jason Kipnis | LAA | $2,800 | 10.98 | 3.92 |
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $3,400 | 13.08 | 3.85 |
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $3,400 | 13.08 | 3.85 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | STL | $4,000 | 12.72 | 3.18 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $3,200 | 12.51 | 3.91 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $3,600 | 11.89 | 3.30 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $4,200 | 11.54 | 2.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $3,200 | 12.51 | 3.91 |
| Stephen Drew | CHC | $2,200 | 8.59 | 3.90 |
| Stephen Drew | CHC | $2,200 | 8.59 | 3.90 |
| José Peraza | PHI | $2,200 | 8.44 | 3.84 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,700 | 15.20 | 3.23 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $3,200 | 12.82 | 4.00 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $3,200 | 12.82 | 4.00 |
| Todd Frazier | MIN | $4,200 | 12.52 | 2.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | BAL | $3,000 | 12.34 | 4.11 |
| Jae-gyun Hwang | SF | $2,300 | 9.27 | 4.03 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $3,200 | 12.82 | 4.00 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $3,200 | 12.82 | 4.00 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | DET | $5,000 | 15.24 | 3.05 |
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $4,800 | 13.80 | 2.88 |
| George Springer | PIT | $4,500 | 13.41 | 2.98 |
| Nelson Cruz | TEX | $4,100 | 13.36 | 3.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clint Frazier | DET | $2,200 | 9.54 | 4.34 |
| Ezequiel Carrera | KC | $2,100 | 8.34 | 3.97 |
| Carlos Gómez | TOR | $3,200 | 12.63 | 3.95 |
| Willy García | MIN | $3,000 | 11.61 | 3.87 |
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.