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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 | Jon Lester |
| C | Gary Sánchez |
| 1B | Paul Goldschmidt |
| 2B | Brandon Drury |
| SS | Brandon Crawford |
| 3B | Kris Bryant |
| OF One | Jarrett Parker |
| OF Two | Yasmany Tomás |
| OF Three | Hunter Pence |
| Salary | $34,400 |
| Expected Points | 131.84 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jon Lester | ATL | $10,000 | 43.65 | 4.37 |
| Madison Bumgarner | SF | $10,900 | 41.20 | 3.78 |
| Masahiro Tanaka | DET | $8,700 | 35.63 | 4.10 |
| Carlos Martínez | WSH | $9,000 | 29.10 | 3.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jon Lester | ATL | $10,000 | 43.65 | 4.37 |
| Masahiro Tanaka | DET | $8,700 | 35.63 | 4.10 |
| Madison Bumgarner | SF | $10,900 | 41.20 | 3.78 |
| Carlos Martínez | WSH | $9,000 | 29.10 | 3.23 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $3,400 | 11.87 | 3.49 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,300 | 10.94 | 3.32 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $2,900 | 8.77 | 3.02 |
| Yadier Molina | WSH | $2,600 | 8.24 | 3.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $3,400 | 11.87 | 3.49 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,300 | 10.94 | 3.32 |
| Yadier Molina | WSH | $2,600 | 8.24 | 3.17 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $2,900 | 8.77 | 3.02 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Belt | SF | $2,900 | 12.33 | 4.25 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,100 | 11.95 | 2.91 |
| Greg Bird | DET | $2,400 | 9.66 | 4.03 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $3,100 | 9.19 | 2.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Belt | SF | $2,900 | 12.33 | 4.25 |
| Greg Bird | DET | $2,400 | 9.66 | 4.03 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $3,100 | 9.19 | 2.96 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,100 | 11.95 | 2.91 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Zobrist | ATL | $3,100 | 9.82 | 3.17 |
| Joe Panik | SF | $2,500 | 9.19 | 3.68 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $3,100 | 9.19 | 2.96 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $2,400 | 8.18 | 3.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Panik | SF | $2,500 | 9.19 | 3.68 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $2,400 | 8.18 | 3.41 |
| Ben Zobrist | ATL | $3,100 | 9.82 | 3.17 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $3,100 | 9.19 | 2.96 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $2,400 | 11.05 | 4.60 |
| Aledmys Díaz | WSH | $3,200 | 8.41 | 2.63 |
| Addison Russell | ATL | $2,700 | 8.34 | 3.09 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $2,400 | 8.18 | 3.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $2,400 | 11.05 | 4.60 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $2,400 | 8.18 | 3.41 |
| Addison Russell | ATL | $2,700 | 8.34 | 3.09 |
| Ronald Torreyes | DET | $2,100 | 6.24 | 2.97 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,400 | 13.27 | 3.02 |
| Jedd Gyorko | WSH | $2,600 | 8.90 | 3.42 |
| Chase Headley | DET | $2,500 | 8.24 | 3.30 |
| Jhonny Peralta | WSH | $2,600 | 7.47 | 2.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jedd Gyorko | WSH | $2,600 | 8.90 | 3.42 |
| Chase Headley | DET | $2,500 | 8.24 | 3.30 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,400 | 13.27 | 3.02 |
| Ronald Torreyes | DET | $2,100 | 6.24 | 2.97 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Schwarber | ATL | $3,400 | 12.43 | 3.66 |
| Jarrett Parker | SF | $2,000 | 11.35 | 5.68 |
| Hunter Pence | SF | $2,500 | 10.83 | 4.33 |
| Matt Holliday | DET | $3,000 | 10.61 | 3.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jarrett Parker | SF | $2,000 | 11.35 | 5.68 |
| Hunter Pence | SF | $2,500 | 10.83 | 4.33 |
| Kyle Schwarber | ATL | $3,400 | 12.43 | 3.66 |
| Denard Span | SF | $2,800 | 10.14 | 3.62 |
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.