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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 | James Paxton |
| P Two | Kyle Hendricks |
| C | Jonathan Lucroy |
| 1B | Ryon Healy |
| 2B | Joe Panik |
| SS | Tim Beckham |
| 3B | Ryon Healy |
| OF One | Yoenis Céspedes |
| OF Two | Guillermo Heredia |
| OF Three | Joc Pederson |
| Salary | $41,100 |
| Expected Points | 97.06 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $13,400 | 27.53 | 2.05 |
| James Paxton | TEX | $10,500 | 22.36 | 2.13 |
| Brad Peacock | PIT | $11,500 | 20.76 | 1.80 |
| Gerrit Cole | LAD | $9,900 | 19.59 | 1.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Leake | WSH | $5,700 | 14.48 | 2.54 |
| Kyle Hendricks | ATL | $7,600 | 19.09 | 2.51 |
| Hyun-Jin Ryu | STL | $7,700 | 17.91 | 2.33 |
| Antonio Senzatela | TB | $5,600 | 12.77 | 2.28 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $4,100 | 8.64 | 2.11 |
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $3,400 | 8.11 | 2.38 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $4,500 | 8.01 | 1.78 |
| Russell Martin | KC | $3,100 | 7.24 | 2.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Lucroy | TOR | $2,500 | 7.00 | 2.80 |
| Josh Phegley | SEA | $2,300 | 5.97 | 2.60 |
| Christian Vázquez | BOS | $2,300 | 5.49 | 2.39 |
| Tony Wolters | TB | $2,400 | 5.72 | 2.38 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $4,800 | 10.45 | 2.18 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $5,100 | 9.76 | 1.91 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $5,000 | 9.73 | 1.95 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | LAA | $4,900 | 9.60 | 1.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryon Healy | SEA | $2,900 | 8.97 | 3.09 |
| Wilmer Flores | CIN | $3,500 | 8.18 | 2.34 |
| Miguel Cabrera | CHW | $3,400 | 7.91 | 2.33 |
| Brandon Belt | SF | $3,400 | 7.90 | 2.32 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $5,200 | 10.29 | 1.98 |
| Jonathan Schoop | BAL | $4,500 | 9.46 | 2.10 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $3,900 | 9.24 | 2.37 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $4,700 | 8.81 | 1.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Panik | SF | $2,700 | 6.56 | 2.43 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $3,900 | 9.24 | 2.37 |
| Asdrúbal Cabrera | CIN | $3,600 | 8.21 | 2.28 |
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $3,600 | 7.79 | 2.16 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | STL | $5,100 | 10.46 | 2.05 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,500 | 9.24 | 2.05 |
| Asdrúbal Cabrera | CIN | $3,600 | 8.21 | 2.28 |
| Marcus Semien | SEA | $3,500 | 8.18 | 2.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Troy Tulowitzki | KC | $2,900 | 6.87 | 2.37 |
| Marcus Semien | SEA | $3,500 | 8.18 | 2.34 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $2,900 | 6.71 | 2.31 |
| Asdrúbal Cabrera | CIN | $3,600 | 8.21 | 2.28 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,400 | 10.06 | 1.86 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,900 | 9.39 | 1.92 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $3,600 | 9.23 | 2.56 |
| Adrián Béltre | TOR | $4,000 | 9.23 | 2.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryon Healy | SEA | $2,900 | 8.97 | 3.09 |
| Matt Chapman | SEA | $2,000 | 5.18 | 2.59 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $3,600 | 9.23 | 2.56 |
| Deven Marrero | BOS | $2,400 | 5.71 | 2.38 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,300 | 11.05 | 2.08 |
| George Springer | PIT | $5,400 | 10.78 | 2.00 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | ARZ | $5,500 | 10.68 | 1.94 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $4,800 | 10.45 | 2.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yoenis Céspedes | CIN | $3,600 | 9.91 | 2.75 |
| Guillermo Heredia | TEX | $2,200 | 5.47 | 2.48 |
| Joc Pederson | STL | $3,700 | 8.73 | 2.36 |
| Brandon Belt | SF | $3,400 | 7.90 | 2.32 |
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.