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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 | Chris Archer |
| P Two | Kyle Hendricks |
| C | Buster Posey |
| 1B | Brandon Belt |
| 2B | Wilmer Flores |
| SS | Eduardo Núñez |
| 3B | Eduardo Núñez |
| OF One | Adam Eaton |
| OF Two | Nomar Mazara |
| OF Three | Bryce Harper |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 105.33 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Bumgarner | SF | $12,500 | 26.78 | 2.14 |
| Yu Darvish | TOR | $10,500 | 22.18 | 2.11 |
| Clayton Kershaw | STL | $10,000 | 21.81 | 2.18 |
| Danny Duffy | NYY | $9,700 | 20.04 | 2.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Hendricks | ATL | $9,000 | 20.03 | 2.23 |
| Clayton Kershaw | STL | $10,000 | 21.81 | 2.18 |
| Madison Bumgarner | SF | $12,500 | 26.78 | 2.14 |
| Chad Kuhl | LAD | $5,700 | 12.11 | 2.12 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Schwarber | ATL | $4,800 | 9.40 | 1.96 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $4,400 | 8.98 | 2.04 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $5,200 | 8.81 | 1.69 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,800 | 8.26 | 2.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Butera | NYY | $2,000 | 4.72 | 2.36 |
| Jason Castro | OAK | $2,900 | 6.48 | 2.23 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,800 | 8.26 | 2.17 |
| James McCann | CHW | $2,900 | 6.30 | 2.17 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,400 | 9.94 | 2.26 |
| Adrián González | STL | $5,000 | 9.85 | 1.97 |
| Edwin Encarnación | LAA | $4,600 | 9.61 | 2.09 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,800 | 9.39 | 1.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Belt | SF | $3,700 | 8.63 | 2.33 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,400 | 9.94 | 2.26 |
| Matt Adams | WSH | $3,300 | 7.15 | 2.17 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,800 | 8.26 | 2.17 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,600 | 10.04 | 2.18 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,500 | 9.89 | 2.20 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,800 | 9.50 | 1.98 |
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $4,400 | 9.22 | 2.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmer Flores | CIN | $3,100 | 7.56 | 2.44 |
| Miguel Rojas | ARZ | $2,000 | 4.84 | 2.42 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,500 | 9.89 | 2.20 |
| Adam Frazier | LAD | $2,900 | 6.32 | 2.18 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | STL | $5,400 | 11.26 | 2.09 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,700 | 9.86 | 2.10 |
| Eduardo Núñez | SF | $3,700 | 9.14 | 2.47 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $4,500 | 9.03 | 2.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eduardo Núñez | SF | $3,700 | 9.14 | 2.47 |
| Miguel Rojas | ARZ | $2,000 | 4.84 | 2.42 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $3,400 | 7.70 | 2.26 |
| Luis Sardiñas | SD | $2,500 | 5.66 | 2.26 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $5,200 | 10.67 | 2.05 |
| Justin Turner | STL | $4,700 | 10.12 | 2.15 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,500 | 9.89 | 2.20 |
| Eduardo Núñez | SF | $3,700 | 9.14 | 2.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eduardo Núñez | SF | $3,700 | 9.14 | 2.47 |
| Wilmer Flores | CIN | $3,100 | 7.56 | 2.44 |
| Luis Sardiñas | SD | $2,500 | 5.66 | 2.26 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,500 | 9.89 | 2.20 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $4,900 | 11.51 | 2.35 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $5,200 | 10.67 | 2.05 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,100 | 10.07 | 1.97 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,700 | 9.86 | 2.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $4,900 | 11.51 | 2.35 |
| Nomar Mazara | TOR | $3,800 | 8.77 | 2.31 |
| Matt Joyce | SEA | $2,800 | 6.33 | 2.26 |
| Mikie Mahtook | CHW | $2,800 | 6.33 | 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.