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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 | Hyun-Jin Ryu |
| C | Jonathan Lucroy |
| 1B | Paul Goldschmidt |
| 2B | José Altuve |
| SS | Marcus Semien |
| 3B | Ryon Healy |
| OF One | Bradley Zimmer |
| OF Two | Abraham Almonte |
| OF Three | Yasiel Puig |
| Salary | $29,900 |
| Expected Points | 109.91 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $11,000 | 47.36 | 4.31 |
| James Paxton | TEX | $9,200 | 38.75 | 4.21 |
| Brad Peacock | PIT | $8,900 | 35.87 | 4.03 |
| Gerrit Cole | LAD | $8,700 | 35.55 | 4.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyun-Jin Ryu | STL | $7,100 | 32.66 | 4.60 |
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $11,000 | 47.36 | 4.31 |
| James Paxton | TEX | $9,200 | 38.75 | 4.21 |
| Antonio Senzatela | TB | $5,900 | 24.69 | 4.18 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $3,200 | 11.14 | 3.48 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $3,100 | 10.56 | 3.41 |
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $2,800 | 10.54 | 3.76 |
| Russell Martin | KC | $2,600 | 9.57 | 3.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Lucroy | TOR | $2,200 | 9.08 | 4.13 |
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $2,800 | 10.54 | 3.76 |
| Russell Martin | KC | $2,600 | 9.57 | 3.68 |
| Devin Mesoraco | PHI | $2,100 | 7.71 | 3.67 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $3,600 | 13.79 | 3.83 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $3,600 | 13.79 | 3.83 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,100 | 12.97 | 3.16 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $3,800 | 12.92 | 3.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Moore | ARZ | $2,000 | 7.72 | 3.86 |
| Tyler Moore | ARZ | $2,000 | 7.72 | 3.86 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $3,600 | 13.79 | 3.83 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $3,600 | 13.79 | 3.83 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,100 | 13.42 | 3.27 |
| Jonathan Schoop | BAL | $3,700 | 12.43 | 3.36 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $3,800 | 12.02 | 3.16 |
| José Ramírez | LAA | $3,700 | 10.93 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kolten Wong | WSH | $2,100 | 8.17 | 3.89 |
| Asdrúbal Cabrera | CIN | $3,000 | 10.53 | 3.51 |
| Asdrúbal Cabrera | CIN | $3,000 | 10.53 | 3.51 |
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $3,000 | 10.46 | 3.49 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | STL | $4,000 | 13.55 | 3.39 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $3,700 | 12.07 | 3.26 |
| Marwin González | PIT | $3,700 | 10.76 | 2.91 |
| Marwin González | PIT | $3,700 | 10.76 | 2.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | SEA | $2,500 | 10.59 | 4.23 |
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $2,600 | 10.09 | 3.88 |
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $2,600 | 10.09 | 3.88 |
| José Peraza | PHI | $2,000 | 6.97 | 3.48 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,400 | 13.17 | 2.99 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $3,600 | 12.26 | 3.40 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $3,600 | 12.26 | 3.40 |
| Adrián Béltre | TOR | $3,600 | 11.98 | 3.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryon Healy | SEA | $2,600 | 11.26 | 4.33 |
| Ryon Healy | SEA | $2,600 | 11.26 | 4.33 |
| Wilmer Flores | CIN | $2,600 | 10.62 | 4.08 |
| Wilmer Flores | CIN | $2,600 | 10.62 | 4.08 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giancarlo Stanton | ARZ | $4,300 | 14.45 | 3.36 |
| George Springer | PIT | $4,200 | 14.20 | 3.38 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $4,600 | 14.08 | 3.06 |
| Yoenis Céspedes | CIN | $3,300 | 12.81 | 3.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Zimmer | LAA | $2,500 | 10.72 | 4.29 |
| Abraham Almonte | LAA | $2,100 | 8.57 | 4.08 |
| Dexter Fowler | WSH | $2,500 | 10.03 | 4.01 |
| Yasiel Puig | STL | $2,500 | 9.90 | 3.96 |
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.