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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 | Madison Bumgarner |
| P Two | Brandon McCarthy |
| C | James McCann |
| 1B | Luke Voit |
| 2B | José Peraza |
| SS | José Peraza |
| 3B | Deven Marrero |
| OF One | Brandon Moss |
| OF Two | Magneuris Sierra |
| OF Three | Mikie Mahtook |
| Salary | $40,200 |
| Expected Points | 88.91 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Bumgarner | SF | $11,800 | 25.50 | 2.16 |
| Luis Severino | DET | $11,000 | 21.33 | 1.94 |
| Cole Hamels | TOR | $9,400 | 20.12 | 2.14 |
| Jimmy Nelson | CLE | $11,700 | 19.79 | 1.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Castillo | PHI | $6,900 | 16.58 | 2.40 |
| Seth Lugo | CIN | $6,500 | 15.05 | 2.32 |
| Brandon McCarthy | STL | $6,600 | 14.76 | 2.24 |
| Jhoulys Chacin | SD | $7,800 | 17.16 | 2.20 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,600 | 8.79 | 1.91 |
| Manny Piña | CLE | $3,100 | 7.67 | 2.47 |
| Russell Martin | KC | $3,900 | 7.52 | 1.93 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $3,900 | 7.36 | 1.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James McCann | CHW | $2,500 | 7.34 | 2.94 |
| Manny Piña | CLE | $3,100 | 7.67 | 2.47 |
| Sandy Leon | BOS | $2,900 | 6.98 | 2.41 |
| Devin Mesoraco | PHI | $2,800 | 6.69 | 2.39 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Votto | PHI | $5,300 | 10.40 | 1.96 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $5,400 | 10.26 | 1.90 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $5,300 | 9.95 | 1.88 |
| Justin Smoak | KC | $5,100 | 9.39 | 1.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Voit | WSH | $2,200 | 7.36 | 3.34 |
| Hanley Ramirez | BOS | $4,100 | 9.15 | 2.23 |
| Miguel Cabrera | CHW | $4,000 | 8.79 | 2.20 |
| Mike Napoli | TOR | $4,000 | 8.34 | 2.09 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dustin Pedroia | BOS | $4,400 | 9.25 | 2.10 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $4,800 | 8.34 | 1.74 |
| Ian Kinsler | CHW | $4,500 | 8.06 | 1.79 |
| Jonathan Schoop | BAL | $4,200 | 7.98 | 1.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Peraza | PHI | $2,900 | 6.66 | 2.30 |
| Starlin Castro | DET | $3,000 | 6.83 | 2.28 |
| Ryan Goins | KC | $2,600 | 5.87 | 2.26 |
| Max Moroff | LAD | $2,200 | 4.78 | 2.17 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | STL | $5,000 | 9.25 | 1.85 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $4,400 | 7.83 | 1.78 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $3,800 | 7.78 | 2.05 |
| Jean Segura | TEX | $4,000 | 7.75 | 1.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Peraza | PHI | $2,900 | 6.66 | 2.30 |
| Ryan Goins | KC | $2,600 | 5.87 | 2.26 |
| Max Moroff | LAD | $2,200 | 4.78 | 2.17 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $3,100 | 6.65 | 2.14 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $5,300 | 9.95 | 1.88 |
| Adrián Béltre | TOR | $4,400 | 9.62 | 2.19 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $4,500 | 8.85 | 1.97 |
| Nicholas Castellanos | CHW | $4,300 | 8.61 | 2.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deven Marrero | BOS | $2,900 | 7.09 | 2.44 |
| Todd Frazier | DET | $3,000 | 6.67 | 2.22 |
| Adrián Béltre | TOR | $4,400 | 9.62 | 2.19 |
| Eugenio Suárez | PHI | $3,600 | 7.86 | 2.18 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,400 | 11.41 | 2.11 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $5,400 | 10.26 | 1.90 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $5,500 | 10.22 | 1.86 |
| Michael Conforto | CIN | $4,500 | 8.86 | 1.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Moss | NYY | $2,300 | 5.89 | 2.56 |
| Magneuris Sierra | WSH | $2,700 | 6.65 | 2.46 |
| Alex Gordon | NYY | $2,100 | 5.00 | 2.38 |
| Denard Span | SF | $3,400 | 7.70 | 2.26 |
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.