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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 | Taijuan Walker |
| C | Russell Martin |
| 1B | Danny Valencia |
| 2B | Daniel Murphy |
| SS | Stephen Drew |
| 3B | Matt Chapman |
| OF One | Allen Cordoba |
| OF Two | Eric Thames |
| OF Three | Giancarlo Stanton |
| Salary | $42,100 |
| Expected Points | 95.32 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Bumgarner | SF | $9,700 | 22.44 | 2.31 |
| Sonny Gray | SEA | $10,700 | 19.15 | 1.79 |
| Felix Hernandez | TEX | $8,300 | 18.93 | 2.28 |
| Michael Fulmer | CHW | $9,500 | 18.74 | 1.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Lackey | ATL | $6,700 | 15.69 | 2.34 |
| Madison Bumgarner | SF | $9,700 | 22.44 | 2.31 |
| Felix Hernandez | TEX | $8,300 | 18.93 | 2.28 |
| Lance Lynn | WSH | $7,500 | 16.85 | 2.25 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Gattis | PIT | $4,500 | 8.26 | 1.83 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $4,200 | 7.91 | 1.88 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $4,200 | 7.88 | 1.88 |
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $3,300 | 7.51 | 2.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Martin | KC | $2,800 | 7.17 | 2.56 |
| James McCann | CHW | $3,000 | 7.16 | 2.39 |
| Devin Mesoraco | PHI | $2,700 | 6.38 | 2.36 |
| Kurt Suzuki | NYM | $2,700 | 6.22 | 2.30 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $5,300 | 10.67 | 2.01 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $5,300 | 10.47 | 1.97 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | LAA | $5,100 | 10.36 | 2.03 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,800 | 9.25 | 1.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Valencia | TEX | $3,000 | 7.32 | 2.44 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $3,700 | 9.01 | 2.44 |
| Miguel Cabrera | CHW | $3,400 | 7.95 | 2.34 |
| Matt Davidson | MIN | $3,200 | 7.40 | 2.31 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $5,700 | 11.24 | 1.97 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,700 | 9.93 | 2.11 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $4,500 | 8.52 | 1.89 |
| Jonathan Schoop | BAL | $4,500 | 8.27 | 1.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Peraza | PHI | $2,800 | 6.10 | 2.18 |
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $3,600 | 7.75 | 2.15 |
| Joe Panik | SF | $2,700 | 5.79 | 2.14 |
| Asdrúbal Cabrera | CIN | $3,500 | 7.48 | 2.14 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $4,600 | 8.85 | 1.92 |
| Corey Seager | STL | $4,700 | 8.80 | 1.87 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,700 | 8.71 | 1.85 |
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $4,300 | 8.19 | 1.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Drew | CHC | $2,600 | 7.05 | 2.71 |
| Allen Cordoba | SD | $2,000 | 5.15 | 2.58 |
| Jorge Polanco | OAK | $2,200 | 4.95 | 2.25 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $2,700 | 6.04 | 2.24 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $5,300 | 10.47 | 1.97 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $5,000 | 10.29 | 2.06 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $4,200 | 10.24 | 2.44 |
| Adrián Béltre | TOR | $3,900 | 9.43 | 2.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Chapman | SEA | $2,000 | 7.17 | 3.59 |
| Stephen Drew | CHC | $2,600 | 7.05 | 2.71 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $4,200 | 10.24 | 2.44 |
| Adrián Béltre | TOR | $3,900 | 9.43 | 2.42 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $5,600 | 11.65 | 2.08 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | ARZ | $4,800 | 11.23 | 2.34 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,400 | 11.17 | 2.07 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $5,400 | 10.94 | 2.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allen Cordoba | SD | $2,000 | 5.15 | 2.58 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $3,700 | 9.01 | 2.44 |
| Nomar Mazara | TOR | $3,200 | 7.67 | 2.40 |
| Patrick Kivlehan | PHI | $2,700 | 6.42 | 2.38 |
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.