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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 | Michael Wacha |
| C | Yasmani Grandal |
| 1B | Chris Carter |
| 2B | Brian Dozier |
| SS | Aledmys Díaz |
| 3B | Kris Bryant |
| OF One | Melky Cabrera |
| OF Two | Yasmany Tomás |
| OF Three | Carlos Gómez |
| Salary | $32,100 |
| Expected Points | 114.7 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Bumgarner | SF | $11,900 | 48.81 | 4.10 |
| Yu Darvish | TOR | $9,800 | 41.62 | 4.25 |
| Clayton Kershaw | STL | $10,400 | 38.40 | 3.69 |
| Danny Duffy | NYY | $8,800 | 36.77 | 4.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Wacha | WSH | $6,600 | 30.65 | 4.64 |
| Aaron Nola | HOU | $7,600 | 32.58 | 4.29 |
| Yu Darvish | TOR | $9,800 | 41.62 | 4.25 |
| Danny Duffy | NYY | $8,800 | 36.77 | 4.18 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $3,400 | 12.24 | 3.60 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $3,100 | 11.64 | 3.75 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,900 | 10.81 | 2.77 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,900 | 10.81 | 2.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James McCann | CHW | $2,200 | 8.28 | 3.76 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $3,100 | 11.64 | 3.75 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $3,400 | 12.24 | 3.60 |
| Jonathan Lucroy | TOR | $3,000 | 10.31 | 3.44 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $3,300 | 13.22 | 4.00 |
| Adrián González | STL | $3,500 | 13.19 | 3.77 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $3,900 | 12.23 | 3.14 |
| Miguel Cabrera | CHW | $3,900 | 12.02 | 3.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Carter | DET | $2,600 | 11.09 | 4.27 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $2,500 | 10.52 | 4.21 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $2,500 | 10.52 | 4.21 |
| Tommy Joseph | HOU | $2,000 | 8.07 | 4.04 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $3,700 | 13.24 | 3.58 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $3,600 | 12.94 | 3.59 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $3,600 | 12.94 | 3.59 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $3,600 | 12.05 | 3.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starlin Castro | DET | $2,300 | 9.13 | 3.97 |
| Starlin Castro | DET | $2,300 | 9.13 | 3.97 |
| Ben Zobrist | ATL | $2,900 | 10.74 | 3.70 |
| Ben Zobrist | ATL | $2,900 | 10.74 | 3.70 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | STL | $4,400 | 14.57 | 3.31 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $3,700 | 12.38 | 3.35 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $3,700 | 12.38 | 3.35 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $3,800 | 10.92 | 2.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Frazier | LAD | $2,100 | 8.13 | 3.87 |
| Adam Frazier | LAD | $2,100 | 8.13 | 3.87 |
| Addison Russell | ATL | $2,700 | 9.72 | 3.60 |
| Addison Russell | ATL | $2,700 | 9.72 | 3.60 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,100 | 14.01 | 3.42 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,100 | 14.01 | 3.42 |
| Justin Turner | STL | $4,300 | 12.89 | 3.00 |
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $3,200 | 11.36 | 3.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmer Flores | CIN | $2,500 | 9.91 | 3.96 |
| Wilmer Flores | CIN | $2,500 | 9.91 | 3.96 |
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $3,200 | 11.36 | 3.55 |
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $3,200 | 11.36 | 3.55 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $4,700 | 15.55 | 3.31 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $4,900 | 13.33 | 2.72 |
| Kyle Schwarber | ATL | $3,500 | 12.59 | 3.60 |
| Kyle Schwarber | ATL | $3,500 | 12.59 | 3.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Gómez | TOR | $2,900 | 11.62 | 4.01 |
| Mitch Haniger | TEX | $2,000 | 7.79 | 3.89 |
| Matt Joyce | SEA | $2,100 | 8.12 | 3.87 |
| Byron Buxton | OAK | $2,400 | 9.09 | 3.79 |
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.