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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 | Drew Pomeranz |
| C | Kevan Smith |
| 1B | Sean Rodríguez |
| 2B | Sean Rodríguez |
| SS | Matt Reynolds |
| 3B | Jae-gyun Hwang |
| OF One | Zack Granite |
| OF Two | Leury García |
| OF Three | Eduardo Núñez |
| Salary | $37,500 |
| Expected Points | 85.15 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Paxton | TEX | $12,200 | 24.97 | 2.05 |
| Gerrit Cole | LAD | $10,900 | 21.24 | 1.95 |
| Lance McCullers Jr. | PIT | $10,200 | 20.99 | 2.06 |
| Madison Bumgarner | SF | $9,700 | 20.14 | 2.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Lackey | ATL | $6,200 | 14.81 | 2.39 |
| Jesse Chávez | MIL | $5,400 | 12.73 | 2.36 |
| Hyun-Jin Ryu | STL | $8,000 | 18.68 | 2.33 |
| Dan Straily | ARZ | $7,700 | 16.75 | 2.18 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $4,500 | 8.16 | 1.81 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,900 | 7.77 | 1.99 |
| Evan Gattis | PIT | $3,900 | 7.69 | 1.97 |
| Russell Martin | KC | $3,700 | 7.63 | 2.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevan Smith | MIN | $2,000 | 5.18 | 2.59 |
| Chris Stewart | LAD | $2,200 | 5.66 | 2.57 |
| Chris Gimenez | OAK | $2,200 | 5.04 | 2.29 |
| Bruce Maxwell | SEA | $2,700 | 5.94 | 2.20 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,600 | 10.32 | 2.24 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | LAA | $5,200 | 9.57 | 1.84 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $4,500 | 9.47 | 2.10 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,600 | 9.15 | 1.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Rodríguez | NYM | $2,300 | 6.17 | 2.68 |
| Tyler White | PIT | $2,000 | 5.05 | 2.53 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $3,400 | 8.12 | 2.39 |
| Albert Pujols | MIL | $3,200 | 7.61 | 2.38 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $5,500 | 10.58 | 1.92 |
| Jonathan Schoop | BAL | $5,000 | 9.91 | 1.98 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $3,700 | 8.56 | 2.31 |
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $3,800 | 8.40 | 2.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Rodríguez | NYM | $2,300 | 6.17 | 2.68 |
| Ehire Adrianza | OAK | $2,300 | 5.36 | 2.33 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $3,700 | 8.56 | 2.31 |
| Dixon Machado | CHW | $2,700 | 6.21 | 2.30 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,600 | 9.07 | 1.97 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $5,200 | 8.15 | 1.57 |
| Jean Segura | TEX | $3,800 | 8.12 | 2.14 |
| Corey Seager | STL | $5,300 | 8.05 | 1.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Reynolds | CIN | $2,400 | 6.41 | 2.67 |
| José Reyes | CIN | $3,200 | 7.68 | 2.40 |
| Ehire Adrianza | OAK | $2,300 | 5.36 | 2.33 |
| Dixon Machado | CHW | $2,700 | 6.21 | 2.30 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,600 | 10.32 | 2.24 |
| Adrián Béltre | TOR | $4,900 | 10.22 | 2.09 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $4,800 | 10.14 | 2.11 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,400 | 9.95 | 1.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jae-gyun Hwang | SF | $2,000 | 7.21 | 3.61 |
| Dusty Coleman | SD | $2,100 | 6.26 | 2.98 |
| Matt Reynolds | CIN | $2,400 | 6.41 | 2.67 |
| Kaleb Cowart | MIL | $2,000 | 5.19 | 2.60 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,500 | 11.53 | 2.10 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,700 | 11.16 | 1.96 |
| Khris Davis | SEA | $4,700 | 10.47 | 2.23 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $5,300 | 10.10 | 1.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Granite | OAK | $2,000 | 6.19 | 3.10 |
| Leury García | MIN | $2,600 | 6.84 | 2.63 |
| Hunter Pence | SF | $3,000 | 7.42 | 2.47 |
| Eduardo Núñez | BOS | $3,500 | 8.53 | 2.44 |
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.