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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 | Chad Kuhl |
| C | Héctor Sánchez |
| 1B | C.J. Cron |
| 2B | Wilmer Flores |
| SS | Elvis Andrus |
| 3B | Ryon Healy |
| OF One | Derek Fisher |
| OF Two | Brandon Guyer |
| OF Three | Clint Frazier |
| Salary | $25,600 |
| Expected Points | 96.02 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Wood | STL | $10,000 | 42.72 | 4.27 |
| Dallas Keuchel | PIT | $10,500 | 40.24 | 3.83 |
| José Quintana | ATL | $8,700 | 34.97 | 4.02 |
| Danny Salazar | LAA | $8,200 | 34.56 | 4.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chad Kuhl | LAD | $6,100 | 26.52 | 4.35 |
| Alex Wood | STL | $10,000 | 42.72 | 4.27 |
| Danny Salazar | LAA | $8,200 | 34.56 | 4.21 |
| J.A. Happ | KC | $6,900 | 28.52 | 4.13 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $3,400 | 12.20 | 3.59 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $3,500 | 10.82 | 3.09 |
| Brian McCann | PIT | $2,800 | 10.06 | 3.59 |
| Russell Martin | KC | $2,700 | 9.74 | 3.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Héctor Sánchez | SD | $2,100 | 8.39 | 4.00 |
| Martín Maldonado | MIL | $2,000 | 7.36 | 3.68 |
| Austin Barnes | STL | $2,500 | 9.16 | 3.66 |
| Russell Martin | KC | $2,700 | 9.74 | 3.61 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Votto | PHI | $3,700 | 13.25 | 3.58 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $3,800 | 13.18 | 3.47 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $3,800 | 13.18 | 3.47 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,400 | 12.44 | 2.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C.J. Cron | MIL | $2,200 | 9.10 | 4.14 |
| Jesús Aguilar | CLE | $2,200 | 8.41 | 3.82 |
| Carlos Santana | LAA | $3,200 | 12.12 | 3.79 |
| Jae-gyun Hwang | SF | $2,000 | 7.55 | 3.78 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,500 | 14.56 | 3.23 |
| José Ramírez | LAA | $3,600 | 12.27 | 0.00 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $3,700 | 12.10 | 3.27 |
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $3,100 | 11.24 | 3.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmer Flores | CIN | $2,700 | 10.79 | 4.00 |
| Wilmer Flores | CIN | $2,700 | 10.79 | 4.00 |
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $3,000 | 11.07 | 3.69 |
| Brandon Phillips | NYM | $2,700 | 9.95 | 3.68 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $3,000 | 12.20 | 4.07 |
| Marwin González | PIT | $3,900 | 12.20 | 3.13 |
| Marwin González | PIT | $3,900 | 12.20 | 3.13 |
| Jean Segura | TEX | $3,700 | 11.34 | 3.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $3,000 | 12.20 | 4.07 |
| Adam Rosales | SEA | $2,000 | 7.73 | 3.87 |
| José Peraza | PHI | $2,000 | 6.91 | 3.46 |
| José Peraza | PHI | $2,000 | 6.91 | 3.46 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $3,800 | 13.51 | 3.56 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $3,800 | 13.51 | 3.56 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $3,800 | 13.01 | 3.42 |
| Adrián Béltre | TOR | $3,700 | 12.78 | 3.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryon Healy | SEA | $2,400 | 9.57 | 3.99 |
| Ryon Healy | SEA | $2,400 | 9.57 | 3.99 |
| Nicholas Castellanos | CHW | $2,600 | 9.54 | 3.67 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $3,800 | 13.51 | 3.56 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | DET | $4,900 | 15.61 | 3.19 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $4,900 | 15.45 | 3.15 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | ARZ | $4,600 | 15.10 | 3.28 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $3,800 | 12.59 | 3.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derek Fisher | PIT | $2,200 | 10.72 | 4.87 |
| Brandon Guyer | LAA | $2,200 | 9.58 | 4.35 |
| Clint Frazier | DET | $2,700 | 11.35 | 4.20 |
| Albert Almora Jr. | ATL | $2,400 | 9.16 | 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.