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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.
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Marcus Stroman
C
Chris Herrmann
1B
Eric Thames
2B
Jonathan Villar
SS
Amed Rosario
3B
Jefry Marte
OF One
Matt Olson
OF Two
Jarrett Parker
OF Three
Curtis Granderson
Salary
$26,800
Expected Points
107.28
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
Name
Team
Cost
Expected
Value
Jimmy Nelson
CLE
$9,400
40.63
4.32
Rich Hill
STL
$9,300
40.45
4.35
Marcus Stroman
KC
$8,300
36.20
4.36
Carlos Carrasco
LAA
$8,900
34.55
3.88
Best Values
Name
Team
Cost
Expected
Value
Marcus Stroman
KC
$8,300
36.20
4.36
Rich Hill
STL
$9,300
40.45
4.35
Jimmy Nelson
CLE
$9,400
40.63
4.32
Jameson Taillon
LAD
$7,500
31.18
4.16
Catcher
Best Rating
Name
Team
Cost
Expected
Value
Gary Sánchez
DET
$3,800
11.46
3.01
Austin Barnes
STL
$2,300
9.85
4.28
Russell Martin
KC
$3,200
9.60
3.00
Manny Piña
CLE
$2,400
9.59
4.00
Best Values
Name
Team
Cost
Expected
Value
Austin Barnes
STL
$2,300
9.85
4.28
Manny Piña
CLE
$2,400
9.59
4.00
Victor Martinez
CHW
$2,200
8.70
3.95
Alex Avila
ATL
$2,300
9.06
3.94
First Base
Best Rating
Name
Team
Cost
Expected
Value
Anthony Rizzo
ATL
$4,100
13.28
3.24
Freddie Freeman
NYM
$3,700
13.26
3.58
Freddie Freeman
NYM
$3,700
13.26
3.58
Joey Votto
PHI
$4,900
13.25
2.70
Best Values
Name
Team
Cost
Expected
Value
Eric Thames
CLE
$2,700
12.61
4.67
Eric Thames
CLE
$2,700
12.61
4.67
Mark Reynolds
TB
$2,600
10.58
4.07
José Abreu
MIN
$2,900
11.44
3.94
Second Base
Best Rating
Name
Team
Cost
Expected
Value
Daniel Murphy
CHC
$3,500
12.93
3.69
Brian Dozier
OAK
$4,100
12.89
3.14
José Altuve
PIT
$4,100
12.73
3.10
Robinson Canó
TEX
$3,700
11.61
3.14
Best Values
Name
Team
Cost
Expected
Value
Jonathan Villar
CLE
$2,300
10.00
4.35
Scooter Gennett
PHI
$2,300
9.67
4.20
Scooter Gennett
PHI
$2,300
9.67
4.20
Brandon Phillips
NYM
$2,400
9.60
4.00
Short Stop
Best Rating
Name
Team
Cost
Expected
Value
Jean Segura
TEX
$4,000
12.14
3.03
Elvis Andrus
TOR
$4,000
11.54
2.88
Andrelton Simmons
MIL
$3,200
10.81
3.38
Eduardo Núñez
BOS
$3,700
10.50
2.84
Best Values
Name
Team
Cost
Expected
Value
Dansby Swanson
NYM
$2,000
7.01
3.50
Jordy Mercer
LAD
$2,200
7.69
3.49
Andrelton Simmons
MIL
$3,200
10.81
3.38
Trevor Story
TB
$2,400
8.08
3.37
Third Base
Best Rating
Name
Team
Cost
Expected
Value
Miguel Sanó
OAK
$3,700
12.72
3.44
Justin Turner
STL
$3,800
12.46
3.28
Kris Bryant
ATL
$3,900
12.33
3.16
Travis Shaw
CLE
$3,300
12.16
3.68
Best Values
Name
Team
Cost
Expected
Value
Jefry Marte
MIL
$2,000
8.80
4.40
Pablo Sandoval
SF
$2,200
8.34
3.79
Travis Shaw
CLE
$3,300
12.16
3.68
Cheslor Cuthbert
NYY
$2,200
7.81
3.55
Outfield
Best Rating
Name
Team
Cost
Expected
Value
Mike Trout
MIL
$5,100
16.02
3.14
Bryce Harper
CHC
$5,000
15.27
3.05
Charlie Blackmon
TB
$4,600
14.69
3.19
Giancarlo Stanton
ARZ
$4,600
14.25
3.10
Best Values
Name
Team
Cost
Expected
Value
Matt Olson
SEA
$2,000
9.13
4.57
Matt Olson
SEA
$2,000
9.13
4.57
Jarrett Parker
SF
$2,500
10.96
4.38
Cameron Maybin
MIL
$2,200
9.57
4.35
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