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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 | Madison Bumgarner |
| C | Victor Martinez |
| 1B | Eric Thames |
| 2B | Jonathan Villar |
| SS | Tim Anderson |
| 3B | Josh Donaldson |
| OF One | Andrew Benintendi |
| OF Two | Melky Cabrera |
| OF Three | Rajai Davis |
| Salary | $34,200 |
| Expected Points | 119.86 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Bumgarner | SF | $11,300 | 42.87 | 3.79 |
| Yu Darvish | TOR | $10,400 | 39.54 | 3.80 |
| Jon Gray | TB | $7,800 | 28.60 | 3.67 |
| Robert Gsellman | CIN | $7,300 | 27.40 | 3.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yu Darvish | TOR | $10,400 | 39.54 | 3.80 |
| Madison Bumgarner | SF | $11,300 | 42.87 | 3.79 |
| Robert Gsellman | CIN | $7,300 | 27.40 | 3.75 |
| Jon Gray | TB | $7,800 | 28.60 | 3.67 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $3,400 | 9.26 | 2.72 |
| Welington Castillo | BAL | $2,800 | 8.91 | 3.18 |
| Victor Martinez | CHW | $2,600 | 8.90 | 3.42 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $3,100 | 8.81 | 2.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Piña | CLE | $2,200 | 8.20 | 3.73 |
| Russell Martin | KC | $2,400 | 8.61 | 3.59 |
| Yan Gomes | LAA | $2,100 | 7.42 | 3.53 |
| Omar Narváez | MIN | $2,000 | 7.06 | 3.53 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Santana | LAA | $3,700 | 12.61 | 3.41 |
| Hanley Ramírez | BOS | $3,400 | 12.28 | 3.61 |
| Hanley Ramírez | BOS | $3,400 | 12.28 | 3.61 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $3,700 | 12.25 | 3.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Thames | CLE | $2,500 | 10.65 | 4.26 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $2,500 | 10.65 | 4.26 |
| Matt Davidson | MIN | $2,300 | 9.47 | 4.12 |
| Greg Bird | DET | $2,400 | 9.52 | 3.96 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $3,300 | 12.80 | 3.88 |
| Dustin Pedroia | BOS | $3,200 | 11.01 | 3.44 |
| José Peraza | PHI | $3,000 | 10.53 | 3.51 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $3,600 | 10.40 | 2.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $3,300 | 12.80 | 3.88 |
| Starlin Castro | DET | $2,300 | 8.87 | 3.86 |
| Starlin Castro | DET | $2,300 | 8.87 | 3.86 |
| Phil Gosselin | LAD | $2,000 | 7.51 | 3.76 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Anderson | MIN | $2,500 | 12.09 | 4.84 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,000 | 11.95 | 2.99 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $3,300 | 11.12 | 3.37 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $3,300 | 11.12 | 3.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Anderson | MIN | $2,500 | 12.09 | 4.84 |
| Andrew Romine | CHW | $2,000 | 8.57 | 4.29 |
| Andrew Romine | CHW | $2,000 | 8.57 | 4.29 |
| Jordy Mercer | LAD | $2,100 | 8.96 | 4.27 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,300 | 13.24 | 3.08 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,300 | 13.24 | 3.08 |
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $3,600 | 12.43 | 3.45 |
| José Ramírez | LAA | $3,400 | 10.71 | 3.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conor Gillaspie | SF | $2,000 | 8.17 | 4.09 |
| Trevor Plouffe | SEA | $2,300 | 9.13 | 3.97 |
| David Freese | LAD | $2,500 | 9.69 | 3.87 |
| David Freese | LAD | $2,500 | 9.69 | 3.87 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $4,200 | 13.64 | 3.25 |
| Ryan Braun | CLE | $4,200 | 12.90 | 3.07 |
| Mark Trumbo | BAL | $3,800 | 11.82 | 3.11 |
| Mark Trumbo | BAL | $3,800 | 11.82 | 3.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jarrett Parker | SF | $2,000 | 8.05 | 4.02 |
| Rajai Davis | SEA | $2,500 | 9.95 | 3.98 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $2,500 | 9.90 | 3.96 |
| Melky Cabrera | MIN | $2,700 | 10.55 | 3.91 |
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.