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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 | Danny Salazar |
| C | Alex Avila |
| 1B | Cody Bellinger |
| 2B | Chase Utley |
| SS | Marcus Semien |
| 3B | Wilmer Flores |
| OF One | Clint Frazier |
| OF Two | Matt Szczur |
| OF Three | Brandon Moss |
| Salary | $28,200 |
| Expected Points | 106.3 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Price | BOS | $9,600 | 41.07 | 4.28 |
| Rich Hill | STL | $9,200 | 39.50 | 4.29 |
| Danny Salazar | LAA | $7,900 | 34.35 | 4.35 |
| Jon Lester | ATL | $9,600 | 34.24 | 3.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Salazar | LAA | $7,900 | 34.35 | 4.35 |
| Rich Hill | STL | $9,200 | 39.50 | 4.29 |
| David Price | BOS | $9,600 | 41.07 | 4.28 |
| Collin McHugh | PIT | $7,500 | 31.21 | 4.16 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Gattis | PIT | $2,800 | 10.72 | 3.83 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $3,200 | 10.60 | 3.31 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $3,100 | 10.53 | 3.40 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $3,300 | 10.30 | 3.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Avila | CHW | $2,400 | 9.63 | 4.01 |
| Alex Avila | CHW | $2,400 | 9.63 | 4.01 |
| Cameron Rupp | HOU | $2,300 | 8.86 | 3.85 |
| Evan Gattis | PIT | $2,800 | 10.72 | 3.83 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $3,700 | 13.46 | 3.64 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $3,700 | 13.46 | 3.64 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,100 | 12.85 | 3.13 |
| Ryan Zimmerman | CHC | $3,300 | 12.74 | 3.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Zimmerman | CHC | $3,300 | 12.74 | 3.86 |
| Mitch Moreland | BOS | $2,500 | 9.58 | 3.83 |
| Luke Voit | WSH | $2,600 | 9.92 | 3.81 |
| Justin Bour | ARZ | $3,300 | 12.55 | 3.80 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,100 | 14.36 | 3.50 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $3,800 | 13.11 | 3.45 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $3,800 | 12.23 | 3.22 |
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $3,500 | 11.75 | 3.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Utley | STL | $2,300 | 9.31 | 4.05 |
| Chase Utley | STL | $2,300 | 9.31 | 4.05 |
| Dee Gordon | ARZ | $2,900 | 11.04 | 3.81 |
| Tyler Saladino | MIN | $2,300 | 8.36 | 3.63 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | STL | $3,900 | 12.76 | 3.27 |
| Zack Cozart | PHI | $3,300 | 11.31 | 3.43 |
| Jean Segura | TEX | $3,500 | 10.76 | 3.07 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $3,900 | 10.48 | 2.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | SEA | $2,300 | 9.26 | 4.02 |
| Dansby Swanson | NYM | $2,000 | 7.30 | 3.65 |
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $2,600 | 9.40 | 3.61 |
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $2,600 | 9.40 | 3.61 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,800 | 15.31 | 3.19 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $3,800 | 13.29 | 3.50 |
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $3,500 | 12.39 | 3.54 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $3,600 | 12.30 | 3.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmer Flores | CIN | $2,600 | 10.08 | 3.88 |
| Wilmer Flores | CIN | $2,600 | 10.08 | 3.88 |
| Matt Chapman | SEA | $2,200 | 8.51 | 3.87 |
| Jedd Gyorko | WSH | $3,000 | 11.26 | 3.75 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,100 | 16.68 | 3.27 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | ARZ | $4,300 | 14.91 | 3.47 |
| George Springer | PIT | $4,200 | 14.46 | 3.44 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $4,500 | 14.41 | 3.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clint Frazier | DET | $2,500 | 11.38 | 4.55 |
| Matt Szczur | SD | $2,000 | 8.32 | 4.16 |
| Brett Phillips | CLE | $2,200 | 9.11 | 4.14 |
| Chris Heisey | CHC | $2,100 | 8.52 | 4.05 |
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.