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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 | Tyler Skaggs |
| C | Yasmani Grandal |
| 1B | Ryon Healy |
| 2B | Daniel Descalso |
| SS | Amed Rosario |
| 3B | Brock Holt |
| OF One | Nicky Delmonico |
| OF Two | Brandon Guyer |
| OF Three | Matt Kemp |
| Salary | $26,900 |
| Expected Points | 102.67 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Wood | STL | $9,700 | 39.90 | 4.11 |
| Cole Hamels | TOR | $8,600 | 37.78 | 4.39 |
| Gerrit Cole | LAD | $9,300 | 32.10 | 3.45 |
| Tyler Skaggs | MIL | $6,600 | 31.16 | 4.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Skaggs | MIL | $6,600 | 31.16 | 4.72 |
| Cole Hamels | TOR | $8,600 | 37.78 | 4.39 |
| Andrew Albers | TEX | $5,500 | 23.15 | 4.21 |
| Alex Wood | STL | $9,700 | 39.90 | 4.11 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $3,400 | 10.28 | 3.02 |
| Kurt Suzuki | NYM | $3,100 | 9.33 | 3.01 |
| Mike Zunino | TEX | $2,400 | 8.81 | 3.67 |
| Stephen Vogt | CLE | $3,000 | 8.58 | 2.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Gimenez | OAK | $2,200 | 8.22 | 3.74 |
| Mike Zunino | TEX | $2,400 | 8.81 | 3.67 |
| Martín Maldonado | MIL | $2,000 | 7.35 | 3.67 |
| Roberto Pérez | LAA | $2,300 | 8.04 | 3.50 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Thames | CLE | $3,900 | 13.13 | 3.37 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $3,900 | 13.13 | 3.37 |
| José Abreu | MIN | $3,900 | 12.66 | 3.25 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,100 | 11.91 | 2.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryon Healy | SEA | $2,900 | 11.33 | 3.91 |
| Ryon Healy | SEA | $2,900 | 11.33 | 3.91 |
| Adrián González | STL | $2,500 | 9.42 | 3.77 |
| Hanley Ramirez | BOS | $3,000 | 10.63 | 3.54 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,200 | 13.65 | 3.25 |
| Jonathan Schoop | BAL | $3,300 | 11.92 | 3.61 |
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $4,000 | 11.79 | 2.95 |
| Eduardo Núñez | BOS | $3,000 | 11.64 | 3.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eduardo Núñez | BOS | $3,000 | 11.64 | 3.88 |
| Eduardo Núñez | BOS | $3,000 | 11.64 | 3.88 |
| Jonathan Schoop | BAL | $3,300 | 11.92 | 3.61 |
| Chase Utley | STL | $2,500 | 8.39 | 3.35 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | STL | $3,700 | 11.60 | 3.14 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $3,500 | 11.23 | 3.21 |
| Jean Segura | TEX | $3,500 | 10.65 | 3.04 |
| Marcus Semien | SEA | $3,300 | 10.47 | 3.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amed Rosario | CIN | $2,200 | 8.33 | 3.79 |
| Dansby Swanson | NYM | $2,500 | 9.08 | 3.63 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $2,600 | 9.11 | 3.50 |
| Eduardo Escobar | OAK | $2,500 | 8.75 | 3.50 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $3,500 | 12.31 | 3.52 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $4,100 | 12.11 | 2.95 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,100 | 12.07 | 2.94 |
| Adrián Béltre | TOR | $4,400 | 11.83 | 2.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brock Holt | BOS | $2,000 | 8.55 | 4.27 |
| Brock Holt | BOS | $2,000 | 8.55 | 4.27 |
| Asdrúbal Cabrera | CIN | $2,600 | 9.77 | 3.76 |
| Asdrúbal Cabrera | CIN | $2,600 | 9.77 | 3.76 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,200 | 15.13 | 2.91 |
| Nicky Delmonico | MIN | $2,900 | 13.16 | 4.54 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $3,900 | 13.11 | 3.36 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $3,900 | 13.11 | 3.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicky Delmonico | MIN | $2,900 | 13.16 | 4.54 |
| Brandon Guyer | LAA | $2,000 | 9.07 | 4.54 |
| Andrew McCutchen | LAD | $3,100 | 12.69 | 4.09 |
| Rajai Davis | SEA | $2,700 | 10.65 | 3.94 |
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