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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 | Robert Gsellman |
| C | Evan Gattis |
| 1B | Logan Morrison |
| 2B | Daniel Murphy |
| SS | Jordy Mercer |
| 3B | Kris Bryant |
| OF One | Billy Hamilton |
| OF Two | Khris Davis |
| OF Three | Adam Duvall |
| Salary | $31,000 |
| Expected Points | 109.32 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton Kershaw | STL | $12,900 | 48.99 | 3.80 |
| Madison Bumgarner | SF | $11,100 | 40.18 | 3.62 |
| Dallas Keuchel | PIT | $9,600 | 36.95 | 3.85 |
| Felix Hernandez | TEX | $9,400 | 35.54 | 3.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Gsellman | CIN | $6,700 | 27.08 | 4.04 |
| Dallas Keuchel | PIT | $9,600 | 36.95 | 3.85 |
| Clayton Kershaw | STL | $12,900 | 48.99 | 3.80 |
| Edinson Volquez | ARZ | $6,300 | 23.85 | 3.79 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,900 | 10.43 | 2.67 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,900 | 10.43 | 2.67 |
| Evan Gattis | PIT | $2,900 | 10.41 | 3.59 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $2,900 | 8.84 | 3.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Phegley | SEA | $2,000 | 7.64 | 3.82 |
| Evan Gattis | PIT | $2,900 | 10.41 | 3.59 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $2,700 | 8.81 | 3.26 |
| Sandy León | BOS | $2,400 | 7.68 | 3.20 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Votto | PHI | $3,800 | 14.31 | 3.77 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,500 | 13.03 | 2.89 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $3,600 | 12.69 | 3.52 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $3,600 | 12.69 | 3.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Votto | PHI | $3,800 | 14.31 | 3.77 |
| Hanley Ramírez | BOS | $3,400 | 12.63 | 3.71 |
| Hanley Ramírez | BOS | $3,400 | 12.63 | 3.71 |
| Lucas Duda | CIN | $2,700 | 9.52 | 3.53 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,200 | 12.91 | 3.07 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $3,600 | 11.85 | 3.29 |
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $3,500 | 11.69 | 3.34 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $3,000 | 10.89 | 3.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Rosales | SEA | $2,100 | 8.27 | 3.94 |
| Adam Rosales | SEA | $2,100 | 8.27 | 3.94 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $3,000 | 10.89 | 3.63 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $2,600 | 9.21 | 3.54 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Addison Russell | ATL | $2,700 | 10.30 | 3.81 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $3,200 | 10.13 | 3.17 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $3,200 | 10.13 | 3.17 |
| Asdrúbal Cabrera | CIN | $3,500 | 9.83 | 2.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Addison Russell | ATL | $2,700 | 10.30 | 3.81 |
| Allen Cordoba | SD | $2,000 | 7.01 | 3.51 |
| Tim Anderson | MIN | $2,400 | 8.35 | 3.48 |
| Andrew Romine | CHW | $2,100 | 7.18 | 3.42 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $3,900 | 14.00 | 3.59 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $3,900 | 10.54 | 2.70 |
| Kyle Seager | TEX | $3,700 | 10.25 | 2.77 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $3,400 | 9.71 | 2.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Reyes | CIN | $2,100 | 7.54 | 3.59 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $3,900 | 14.00 | 3.59 |
| Jefry Marte | MIL | $2,500 | 8.91 | 3.56 |
| Jefry Marte | MIL | $2,500 | 8.91 | 3.56 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $4,700 | 13.48 | 2.87 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $4,200 | 13.42 | 3.20 |
| George Springer | PIT | $4,100 | 13.16 | 3.21 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $4,900 | 12.85 | 2.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billy Hamilton | PHI | $3,000 | 12.20 | 4.07 |
| Adam Duvall | PHI | $3,200 | 12.09 | 3.78 |
| Albert Almora Jr. | ATL | $2,300 | 8.60 | 3.74 |
| Khris Davis | SEA | $3,400 | 12.46 | 3.66 |
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.