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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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Gio González
C
Chris Herrmann
1B
Cody Bellinger
2B
Jason Kipnis
SS
Elvis Andrus
3B
Rafael Devers
OF One
Mallex Smith
OF Two
Hyun Soo Kim
OF Three
Jay Bruce
Salary
$31,700
Expected Points
120.72
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
Name
Team
Cost
Expected
Value
Alex Wood
STL
$9,600
41.50
4.32
Gio González
CHC
$8,900
41.40
4.65
Madison Bumgarner
SF
$10,300
41.37
4.02
Jacob deGrom
CIN
$10,600
40.26
3.80
Best Values
Name
Team
Cost
Expected
Value
Gio González
CHC
$8,900
41.40
4.65
Dinelson Lamet
SD
$8,300
36.12
4.35
Alex Wood
STL
$9,600
41.50
4.32
Dan Straily
ARZ
$7,300
30.71
4.21
Catcher
Best Rating
Name
Team
Cost
Expected
Value
Jonathan Lucroy
TB
$3,300
10.68
3.24
Tyler Flowers
NYM
$3,400
10.45
3.07
Yasmani Grandal
STL
$2,800
10.32
3.69
Gary Sánchez
DET
$3,000
9.96
3.32
Best Values
Name
Team
Cost
Expected
Value
Mike Zunino
TEX
$2,100
8.21
3.91
John Hicks
CHW
$2,100
8.19
3.90
John Hicks
CHW
$2,100
8.19
3.90
Héctor Sánchez
SD
$2,000
7.71
3.85
First Base
Best Rating
Name
Team
Cost
Expected
Value
Cody Bellinger
STL
$4,400
15.56
3.54
Cody Bellinger
STL
$4,400
15.56
3.54
Joey Votto
PHI
$4,700
13.74
2.92
Edwin Encarnacion
LAA
$3,600
13.44
3.73
Best Values
Name
Team
Cost
Expected
Value
Ryan Zimmerman
CHC
$3,400
13.36
3.93
Kendrys Morales
KC
$3,100
11.81
3.81
Edwin Encarnacion
LAA
$3,600
13.44
3.73
Matt Olson
SEA
$2,600
9.65
3.71
Second Base
Best Rating
Name
Team
Cost
Expected
Value
José Altuve
PIT
$4,300
12.92
3.00
DJ LeMahieu
TB
$3,500
12.66
3.62
Jonathan Schoop
BAL
$3,600
11.66
3.24
Ian Kinsler
CHW
$3,300
11.55
3.50
Best Values
Name
Team
Cost
Expected
Value
Jason Kipnis
LAA
$2,400
11.12
4.63
Tommy La Stella
ATL
$2,000
8.53
4.26
Tommy La Stella
ATL
$2,000
8.53
4.26
Carlos Asuaje
SD
$2,200
8.36
3.80
Short Stop
Best Rating
Name
Team
Cost
Expected
Value
Paul DeJong
WSH
$3,700
12.11
3.27
Paul DeJong
WSH
$3,700
12.11
3.27
Corey Seager
STL
$3,900
12.09
3.10
Francisco Lindor
LAA
$3,900
11.85
3.04
Best Values
Name
Team
Cost
Expected
Value
Xander Bogaerts
BOS
$2,500
9.23
3.69
Jonathan Villar
CLE
$2,800
10.31
3.68
Amed Rosario
CIN
$2,200
7.80
3.55
Jordy Mercer
LAD
$2,200
7.50
3.41
Third Base
Best Rating
Name
Team
Cost
Expected
Value
Nolan Arenado
TB
$4,600
15.32
3.33
Rafael Devers
BOS
$3,300
13.54
4.10
Kris Bryant
ATL
$4,300
13.00
3.02
Manny Machado
BAL
$3,900
12.74
3.27
Best Values
Name
Team
Cost
Expected
Value
Rafael Devers
BOS
$3,300
13.54
4.10
Pablo Sandoval
SF
$2,000
7.89
3.95
Anthony Rendon
CHC
$3,300
12.36
3.75
Jefry Marte
MIL
$2,300
8.30
3.61
Outfield
Best Rating
Name
Team
Cost
Expected
Value
Nelson Cruz
TEX
$4,600
14.72
3.20
Giancarlo Stanton
ARZ
$4,500
14.17
3.15
George Springer
PIT
$3,900
14.16
3.63
Charlie Blackmon
TB
$5,100
13.93
2.73
Best Values
Name
Team
Cost
Expected
Value
Hyun Soo Kim
HOU
$2,000
8.93
4.47
Rhys Hoskins
HOU
$2,200
8.93
4.06
Bradley Zimmer
LAA
$2,300
9.29
4.04
Jay Bruce
LAA
$3,300
13.08
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.