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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 One | Yu Darvish |
| P Two | Madison Bumgarner |
| C | Jesús Sucre |
| 1B | Mitch Moreland |
| 2B | Yolmer Sánchez |
| SS | Andrew Romine |
| 3B | Andrew Romine |
| OF One | Billy Hamilton |
| OF Two | Andrew Benintendi |
| OF Three | Mark Trumbo |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 103.56 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Bumgarner | SF | $12,500 | 25.13 | 2.01 |
| Yu Darvish | TOR | $11,500 | 22.91 | 1.99 |
| Robert Gsellman | CIN | $7,000 | 15.16 | 2.17 |
| Jason Vargas | NYY | $6,300 | 15.09 | 2.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Vargas | NYY | $6,300 | 15.09 | 2.40 |
| Robert Gsellman | CIN | $7,000 | 15.16 | 2.17 |
| Josh Tomlin | LAA | $6,200 | 13.39 | 2.16 |
| Madison Bumgarner | SF | $12,500 | 25.13 | 2.01 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $3,800 | 7.06 | 1.86 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $3,900 | 7.00 | 1.79 |
| Welington Castillo | BAL | $3,500 | 6.76 | 1.93 |
| Manny Piña | CLE | $3,200 | 6.55 | 2.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.J. Ellis | ARZ | $2,500 | 5.37 | 2.15 |
| Chris Gimenez | OAK | $2,400 | 5.04 | 2.10 |
| Christian Vázquez | BOS | $2,900 | 6.02 | 2.08 |
| Chris Stewart | LAD | $2,500 | 5.21 | 2.08 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edwin Encarnación | LAA | $5,000 | 10.27 | 2.05 |
| Carlos Santana | LAA | $4,800 | 9.53 | 1.98 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,900 | 9.24 | 1.89 |
| Hanley Ramírez | BOS | $4,700 | 9.24 | 1.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Mancini | BAL | $3,000 | 7.05 | 2.35 |
| Mitch Moreland | BOS | $3,500 | 7.91 | 2.26 |
| Mark Trumbo | BAL | $4,000 | 8.93 | 2.23 |
| David Freese | LAD | $3,500 | 7.35 | 2.10 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $4,700 | 9.95 | 2.12 |
| Dustin Pedroia | BOS | $4,500 | 8.42 | 1.87 |
| José Peraza | PHI | $4,000 | 8.30 | 2.08 |
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $2,900 | 8.10 | 2.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $2,900 | 8.10 | 2.79 |
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $2,800 | 6.40 | 2.29 |
| Adam Rosales | SEA | $2,500 | 5.69 | 2.28 |
| Wilmer Flores | CIN | $3,300 | 7.45 | 2.26 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Anderson | MIN | $4,500 | 9.60 | 2.13 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,700 | 9.10 | 1.94 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $4,800 | 8.45 | 1.76 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,700 | 7.98 | 1.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Romine | CHW | $2,300 | 6.73 | 2.92 |
| J.J. Hardy | BAL | $2,800 | 6.12 | 2.18 |
| Raúl Mondesi | NYY | $2,600 | 5.67 | 2.18 |
| Tim Anderson | MIN | $4,500 | 9.60 | 2.13 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $5,100 | 10.20 | 2.00 |
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $4,600 | 9.37 | 2.04 |
| Eugenio Suárez | PHI | $3,700 | 8.60 | 2.32 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $4,800 | 8.45 | 1.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Romine | CHW | $2,300 | 6.73 | 2.92 |
| Conor Gillaspie | SF | $2,500 | 6.33 | 2.53 |
| Eugenio Suárez | PHI | $3,700 | 8.60 | 2.32 |
| Adam Rosales | SEA | $2,500 | 5.69 | 2.28 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,500 | 10.44 | 1.90 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $5,100 | 10.20 | 2.00 |
| Ryan Braun | CLE | $5,100 | 9.98 | 1.96 |
| Hanley Ramírez | BOS | $4,700 | 9.24 | 1.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $2,800 | 6.40 | 2.29 |
| Tyler Collins | CHW | $2,800 | 6.37 | 2.28 |
| Mark Trumbo | BAL | $4,000 | 8.93 | 2.23 |
| Khris Davis | SEA | $4,100 | 8.89 | 2.17 |
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.