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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 |
Johnny Cueto |
C |
Manny Piña |
1B |
Joey Gallo |
2B |
Robinson Canó |
SS |
Stephen Drew |
3B |
Freddie Freeman |
OF One |
Kyle Schwarber |
OF Two |
Steven Souza Jr. |
OF Three |
Carlos Gómez |
Salary |
$31,500 |
Expected Points |
122.16 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Jacob deGrom |
CIN |
$10,900 |
40.70 |
3.73 |
Carlos Carrasco |
LAA |
$9,500 |
40.38 |
4.25 |
Johnny Cueto |
SF |
$9,000 |
39.89 |
4.43 |
James Paxton |
TEX |
$9,200 |
38.00 |
4.13 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Johnny Cueto |
SF |
$9,000 |
39.89 |
4.43 |
Jon Gray |
TB |
$6,600 |
28.11 |
4.26 |
Carlos Carrasco |
LAA |
$9,500 |
40.38 |
4.25 |
James Paxton |
TEX |
$9,200 |
38.00 |
4.13 |
Catcher
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Manny Piña |
CLE |
$2,600 |
11.16 |
4.29 |
Salvador Perez |
NYY |
$3,500 |
10.92 |
3.12 |
Buster Posey |
SF |
$3,000 |
10.76 |
3.59 |
Buster Posey |
SF |
$3,000 |
10.76 |
3.59 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Manny Piña |
CLE |
$2,600 |
11.16 |
4.29 |
Alex Avila |
CHW |
$2,700 |
10.01 |
3.71 |
Alex Avila |
CHW |
$2,700 |
10.01 |
3.71 |
Robinson Chirinos |
TOR |
$2,600 |
9.58 |
3.68 |
First Base
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Anthony Rizzo |
ATL |
$4,100 |
13.01 |
3.17 |
Joey Votto |
PHI |
$4,300 |
12.22 |
2.84 |
Cody Bellinger |
STL |
$3,600 |
11.73 |
3.26 |
Cody Bellinger |
STL |
$3,600 |
11.73 |
3.26 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Joey Gallo |
TOR |
$2,500 |
9.67 |
3.87 |
Joey Gallo |
TOR |
$2,500 |
9.67 |
3.87 |
Sam Travis |
BOS |
$2,100 |
7.72 |
3.68 |
Matt Holliday |
DET |
$3,000 |
10.71 |
3.57 |
Second Base
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Robinson Canó |
TEX |
$3,200 |
12.27 |
3.83 |
José Altuve |
PIT |
$4,200 |
12.09 |
2.88 |
Jonathan Schoop |
BAL |
$3,400 |
10.64 |
3.13 |
Whit Merrifield |
NYY |
$3,100 |
10.44 |
3.37 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Robinson Canó |
TEX |
$3,200 |
12.27 |
3.83 |
Kolten Wong |
WSH |
$2,600 |
9.31 |
3.58 |
Brian Dozier |
OAK |
$3,000 |
10.42 |
3.47 |
Brandon Phillips |
NYM |
$2,600 |
9.01 |
3.46 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Jean Segura |
TEX |
$3,800 |
13.01 |
3.42 |
Elvis Andrus |
TOR |
$3,200 |
12.04 |
3.76 |
Carlos Correa |
PIT |
$4,000 |
11.82 |
2.95 |
Corey Seager |
STL |
$3,900 |
10.53 |
2.70 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Stephen Drew |
CHC |
$2,100 |
8.59 |
4.09 |
Stephen Drew |
CHC |
$2,100 |
8.59 |
4.09 |
Wilmer Difo |
CHC |
$2,400 |
9.05 |
3.77 |
Wilmer Difo |
CHC |
$2,400 |
9.05 |
3.77 |
Third Base
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Freddie Freeman |
NYM |
$3,600 |
15.42 |
4.28 |
Freddie Freeman |
NYM |
$3,600 |
15.42 |
4.28 |
Kris Bryant |
ATL |
$3,600 |
13.04 |
3.62 |
Anthony Rendon |
CHC |
$3,600 |
12.39 |
3.44 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Freddie Freeman |
NYM |
$3,600 |
15.42 |
4.28 |
Freddie Freeman |
NYM |
$3,600 |
15.42 |
4.28 |
Kyle Seager |
TEX |
$2,500 |
9.34 |
3.74 |
Kris Bryant |
ATL |
$3,600 |
13.04 |
3.62 |
Outfield
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Bryce Harper |
CHC |
$4,600 |
14.92 |
3.24 |
Mike Trout |
MIL |
$4,700 |
14.08 |
3.00 |
Aaron Judge |
DET |
$4,800 |
13.48 |
2.81 |
Ryan Braun |
CLE |
$4,100 |
12.90 |
3.15 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Kyle Schwarber |
ATL |
$2,300 |
9.53 |
4.14 |
Ben Zobrist |
ATL |
$2,600 |
10.10 |
3.88 |
Ben Zobrist |
ATL |
$2,600 |
10.10 |
3.88 |
Carlos Gómez |
TOR |
$3,000 |
11.42 |
3.81 |
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.