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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 |
Jacob deGrom |
C |
Austin Barnes |
1B |
Jesús Aguilar |
2B |
Scooter Gennett |
SS |
Amed Rosario |
3B |
Alex Bregman |
OF One |
Curtis Granderson |
OF Two |
Nicky Delmonico |
OF Three |
Adam Lind |
Salary |
$31,100 |
Expected Points |
121.08 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Jacob deGrom |
CIN |
$10,600 |
49.34 |
4.65 |
James Paxton |
TEX |
$9,900 |
41.95 |
4.24 |
Sonny Gray |
DET |
$8,900 |
37.19 |
4.18 |
Yu Darvish |
STL |
$9,700 |
36.80 |
3.79 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Jacob deGrom |
CIN |
$10,600 |
49.34 |
4.65 |
Luis Castillo |
PHI |
$7,600 |
34.78 |
4.58 |
Luis Castillo |
PHI |
$7,600 |
34.78 |
4.58 |
James Paxton |
TEX |
$9,900 |
41.95 |
4.24 |
Catcher
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Gary Sánchez |
DET |
$3,200 |
12.42 |
3.88 |
Austin Barnes |
STL |
$2,400 |
10.13 |
4.22 |
Manny Piña |
CLE |
$2,600 |
9.64 |
3.71 |
Russell Martin |
KC |
$3,200 |
9.40 |
2.94 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Austin Barnes |
STL |
$2,400 |
10.13 |
4.22 |
Gary Sánchez |
DET |
$3,200 |
12.42 |
3.88 |
Manny Piña |
CLE |
$2,600 |
9.64 |
3.71 |
Victor Martinez |
CHW |
$2,300 |
8.41 |
3.66 |
First Base
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Joey Votto |
PHI |
$4,700 |
15.17 |
3.23 |
Cody Bellinger |
STL |
$3,900 |
12.85 |
3.29 |
Cody Bellinger |
STL |
$3,900 |
12.85 |
3.29 |
Edwin Encarnacion |
LAA |
$3,400 |
12.05 |
3.54 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Jesús Aguilar |
CLE |
$2,100 |
8.71 |
4.15 |
Josh Bell |
LAD |
$2,700 |
10.91 |
4.04 |
Ryon Healy |
SEA |
$3,000 |
11.32 |
3.77 |
Ryon Healy |
SEA |
$3,000 |
11.32 |
3.77 |
Second Base
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
José Altuve |
PIT |
$4,300 |
13.08 |
3.04 |
Brian Dozier |
OAK |
$3,900 |
12.08 |
3.10 |
Daniel Murphy |
CHC |
$3,500 |
11.43 |
3.27 |
Jonathan Schoop |
BAL |
$3,900 |
11.32 |
2.90 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Scooter Gennett |
PHI |
$2,300 |
10.14 |
4.41 |
Scooter Gennett |
PHI |
$2,300 |
10.14 |
4.41 |
Jonathan Villar |
CLE |
$2,500 |
9.02 |
3.61 |
Neil Walker |
CIN |
$2,600 |
9.03 |
3.47 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Francisco Lindor |
LAA |
$3,600 |
11.26 |
3.13 |
Corey Seager |
STL |
$3,900 |
11.21 |
2.87 |
Didi Gregorius |
DET |
$3,100 |
10.90 |
3.51 |
Jean Segura |
TEX |
$3,900 |
10.69 |
2.74 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Jordy Mercer |
LAD |
$2,300 |
8.21 |
3.57 |
Didi Gregorius |
DET |
$3,100 |
10.90 |
3.51 |
Freddy Galvis |
HOU |
$2,500 |
8.77 |
3.51 |
José Reyes |
CIN |
$2,400 |
8.09 |
3.37 |
Third Base
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Alex Bregman |
PIT |
$4,000 |
11.78 |
2.95 |
José Ramírez |
LAA |
$3,400 |
11.50 |
0.00 |
Mike Moustakas |
NYY |
$4,000 |
11.29 |
2.82 |
Josh Donaldson |
KC |
$3,900 |
10.78 |
2.76 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Jefry Marte |
MIL |
$2,000 |
7.64 |
3.82 |
Nicholas Castellanos |
CHW |
$2,700 |
8.26 |
3.06 |
Cory Spangenberg |
SD |
$2,900 |
8.84 |
3.05 |
Cory Spangenberg |
SD |
$2,900 |
8.84 |
3.05 |
Outfield
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Bryce Harper |
CHC |
$4,900 |
14.17 |
2.89 |
Aaron Judge |
DET |
$4,600 |
14.14 |
3.07 |
Mike Trout |
MIL |
$5,100 |
13.85 |
2.72 |
Nelson Cruz |
TEX |
$4,400 |
13.66 |
3.10 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Curtis Granderson |
CIN |
$2,600 |
11.43 |
4.39 |
Nicky Delmonico |
MIN |
$2,500 |
10.71 |
4.28 |
Matt Szczur |
SD |
$2,000 |
8.35 |
4.18 |
Jesse Winker |
PHI |
$2,300 |
9.43 |
4.10 |
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.