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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 | Dylan Bundy |
| C | James McCann |
| 1B | Eric Thames |
| 2B | Jonathan Villar |
| SS | Tim Anderson |
| 3B | Maikel Franco |
| OF One | Charlie Blackmon |
| OF Two | Adam Duvall |
| OF Three | David Peralta |
| Salary | $34,900 |
| Expected Points | 125.99 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jon Lester | ATL | $10,500 | 38.62 | 3.68 |
| Cole Hamels | TOR | $9,500 | 35.89 | 3.78 |
| Dylan Bundy | BAL | $8,100 | 35.01 | 4.32 |
| Johnny Cueto | SF | $9,600 | 34.83 | 3.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Bundy | BAL | $8,100 | 35.01 | 4.32 |
| Matt Shoemaker | MIL | $7,700 | 30.02 | 3.90 |
| Sean Manaea | SEA | $7,900 | 30.76 | 3.89 |
| Cole Hamels | TOR | $9,500 | 35.89 | 3.78 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Gattis | PIT | $3,000 | 10.81 | 3.60 |
| Brian McCann | PIT | $3,000 | 10.26 | 3.42 |
| Tony Wolters | TB | $3,200 | 10.08 | 3.15 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,600 | 9.98 | 2.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James McCann | CHW | $2,400 | 9.40 | 3.91 |
| John Hicks | CHW | $2,200 | 8.55 | 3.89 |
| John Hicks | CHW | $2,200 | 8.55 | 3.89 |
| Robinson Chirinos | TOR | $2,600 | 9.90 | 3.81 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Thames | CLE | $4,300 | 15.72 | 3.66 |
| Mark Reynolds | TB | $4,000 | 14.65 | 3.66 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,600 | 14.36 | 3.12 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,300 | 14.22 | 3.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marwin González | PIT | $2,000 | 8.15 | 4.08 |
| Marwin González | PIT | $2,000 | 8.15 | 4.08 |
| Tommy Joseph | HOU | $2,500 | 9.91 | 3.96 |
| Kennys Vargas | OAK | $2,400 | 9.03 | 3.76 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,200 | 16.00 | 3.81 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $3,800 | 13.43 | 3.53 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $3,100 | 12.83 | 4.14 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $3,600 | 12.75 | 3.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $3,100 | 12.83 | 4.14 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $2,300 | 8.85 | 3.85 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $2,300 | 8.85 | 3.85 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,200 | 16.00 | 3.81 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,500 | 15.33 | 3.41 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,200 | 13.09 | 3.12 |
| Tim Anderson | MIN | $2,900 | 12.51 | 4.31 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $3,400 | 11.81 | 3.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Anderson | MIN | $2,900 | 12.51 | 4.31 |
| Jorge Polanco | OAK | $2,700 | 10.16 | 3.76 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $3,000 | 11.23 | 3.74 |
| Addison Russell | ATL | $3,000 | 10.84 | 3.61 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,800 | 16.05 | 3.34 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,200 | 12.71 | 3.03 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $3,700 | 12.49 | 3.37 |
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $3,300 | 12.43 | 3.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefry Marte | MIL | $2,200 | 9.06 | 4.12 |
| Maikel Franco | HOU | $3,000 | 12.10 | 4.03 |
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $3,300 | 12.43 | 3.77 |
| José Reyes | CIN | $2,100 | 7.40 | 3.52 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $5,200 | 17.62 | 3.39 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $4,700 | 16.83 | 3.58 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $4,300 | 14.68 | 3.41 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | ARZ | $4,300 | 14.52 | 3.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Rua | TOR | $2,100 | 8.45 | 4.02 |
| Ryan Rua | TOR | $2,100 | 8.45 | 4.02 |
| Hernán Pérez | CLE | $2,700 | 10.73 | 3.97 |
| Hernán Pérez | CLE | $2,700 | 10.73 | 3.97 |
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.