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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 | Jharel Cotton |
| C | Buster Posey |
| 1B | Tommy Joseph |
| 2B | Brian Dozier |
| SS | Brandon Crawford |
| 3B | Josh Donaldson |
| OF One | Yasmany Tomás |
| OF Two | Curtis Granderson |
| OF Three | Hunter Pence |
| Salary | $29,900 |
| Expected Points | 110.15 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | BOS | $11,400 | 44.70 | 3.92 |
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $9,800 | 40.60 | 4.14 |
| Rich Hill | STL | $9,600 | 38.77 | 4.04 |
| Tanner Roark | CHC | $8,600 | 37.40 | 4.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jharel Cotton | SEA | $6,700 | 30.65 | 4.57 |
| James Paxton | TEX | $7,700 | 33.82 | 4.39 |
| Tanner Roark | CHC | $8,600 | 37.40 | 4.35 |
| Matt Moore | SF | $7,800 | 32.67 | 4.19 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,300 | 11.49 | 3.48 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,300 | 11.49 | 3.48 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $3,400 | 10.51 | 3.09 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $2,800 | 9.97 | 3.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Piña | CLE | $2,100 | 7.94 | 3.78 |
| Sandy León | BOS | $2,200 | 8.08 | 3.67 |
| Russell Martin | KC | $2,600 | 9.55 | 3.67 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $2,800 | 9.97 | 3.56 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,000 | 13.99 | 3.50 |
| Hanley Ramírez | BOS | $3,400 | 12.33 | 3.63 |
| Hanley Ramírez | BOS | $3,400 | 12.33 | 3.63 |
| Brandon Belt | SF | $2,900 | 11.81 | 4.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tommy Joseph | HOU | $2,000 | 10.73 | 5.37 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $2,400 | 10.75 | 4.48 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $2,400 | 10.75 | 4.48 |
| Brandon Belt | SF | $2,900 | 11.81 | 4.07 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $3,400 | 11.97 | 3.52 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $3,500 | 11.39 | 3.25 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $3,500 | 11.39 | 3.25 |
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $3,200 | 11.05 | 3.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devon Travis | KC | $2,400 | 9.13 | 3.80 |
| Joe Panik | SF | $2,500 | 9.37 | 3.75 |
| Neil Walker | CIN | $2,600 | 9.47 | 3.64 |
| Dustin Pedroia | BOS | $3,000 | 10.93 | 3.64 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | CHC | $3,700 | 13.42 | 3.63 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $3,700 | 13.42 | 3.63 |
| Corey Seager | STL | $3,800 | 12.08 | 3.18 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $3,600 | 11.80 | 3.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $2,400 | 11.11 | 4.63 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $3,700 | 13.42 | 3.63 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $3,700 | 13.42 | 3.63 |
| Troy Tulowitzki | KC | $2,800 | 10.03 | 3.58 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $3,900 | 13.42 | 3.44 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,100 | 11.86 | 2.89 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $3,900 | 11.85 | 3.04 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $3,900 | 11.85 | 3.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maikel Franco | HOU | $3,000 | 10.92 | 3.64 |
| José Reyes | CIN | $2,700 | 9.78 | 3.62 |
| José Reyes | CIN | $2,700 | 9.78 | 3.62 |
| Joey Gallo | TOR | $2,500 | 8.65 | 3.46 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $4,600 | 14.22 | 3.09 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $4,000 | 14.00 | 3.50 |
| Mark Trumbo | BAL | $3,700 | 12.57 | 3.40 |
| Mark Trumbo | BAL | $3,700 | 12.57 | 3.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gorkys Hernández | SF | $2,000 | 8.95 | 4.47 |
| Jarrett Parker | SF | $2,000 | 8.67 | 4.33 |
| Brandon Guyer | LAA | $2,200 | 9.39 | 4.27 |
| Hunter Pence | SF | $2,500 | 10.60 | 4.24 |
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.