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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 | Cole Hamels |
| P Two | Dylan Bundy |
| C | Tony Wolters |
| 1B | Mitch Moreland |
| 2B | Daniel Murphy |
| SS | Andrew Romine |
| 3B | Nolan Arenado |
| OF One | Andrew Romine |
| OF Two | A.J. Pollock |
| OF Three | Nelson Cruz |
| Salary | $46,800 |
| Expected Points | 108.19 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jon Lester | ATL | $11,600 | 22.22 | 1.92 |
| Dylan Bundy | BAL | $7,800 | 21.25 | 2.72 |
| Cole Hamels | TOR | $9,300 | 19.67 | 2.11 |
| Johnny Cueto | SF | $11,100 | 19.21 | 1.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Bundy | BAL | $7,800 | 21.25 | 2.72 |
| Trevor Cahill | SD | $4,200 | 10.69 | 2.54 |
| Héctor Santiago | OAK | $5,500 | 13.51 | 2.46 |
| Matt Shoemaker | MIL | $7,500 | 17.09 | 2.28 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Gattis | PIT | $4,600 | 8.15 | 1.77 |
| Tony Wolters | TB | $3,200 | 7.84 | 2.45 |
| Tony Wolters | TB | $3,200 | 7.84 | 2.45 |
| Brian McCann | PIT | $4,100 | 7.83 | 1.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James McCann | CHW | $2,700 | 7.03 | 2.60 |
| James McCann | CHW | $2,700 | 7.03 | 2.60 |
| Geovany Soto | MIN | $2,500 | 6.28 | 2.51 |
| Tony Wolters | TB | $3,200 | 7.84 | 2.45 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Thames | CLE | $5,000 | 11.93 | 2.39 |
| Mark Reynolds | TB | $4,500 | 11.12 | 2.47 |
| Mark Reynolds | TB | $4,500 | 11.12 | 2.47 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $5,100 | 10.88 | 2.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitch Moreland | BOS | $3,000 | 8.10 | 2.70 |
| Mitch Moreland | BOS | $3,000 | 8.10 | 2.70 |
| Jay Bruce | CIN | $3,300 | 8.21 | 2.49 |
| Jay Bruce | CIN | $3,300 | 8.21 | 2.49 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $5,300 | 12.21 | 2.30 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $5,300 | 12.21 | 2.30 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $5,000 | 10.23 | 2.05 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $5,000 | 10.23 | 2.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Rosales | SEA | $2,200 | 5.57 | 2.53 |
| Adam Rosales | SEA | $2,200 | 5.57 | 2.53 |
| César Hernández | HOU | $3,500 | 8.15 | 2.33 |
| César Hernández | HOU | $3,500 | 8.15 | 2.33 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | CHC | $5,400 | 12.10 | 2.24 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $5,400 | 12.10 | 2.24 |
| Tim Anderson | MIN | $3,700 | 9.96 | 2.69 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $5,200 | 9.89 | 1.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Romine | CHW | $2,100 | 5.71 | 2.72 |
| Andrew Romine | CHW | $2,100 | 5.71 | 2.72 |
| Tim Anderson | MIN | $3,700 | 9.96 | 2.69 |
| Taylor Motter | TEX | $3,000 | 8.01 | 2.67 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,600 | 12.28 | 2.19 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,600 | 12.28 | 2.19 |
| Eugenio Suárez | PHI | $4,100 | 9.70 | 2.37 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,700 | 9.65 | 2.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugenio Suárez | PHI | $4,100 | 9.70 | 2.37 |
| Josh Rutledge | BOS | $2,500 | 5.84 | 2.33 |
| Josh Rutledge | BOS | $2,500 | 5.84 | 2.33 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $3,900 | 9.09 | 2.33 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $6,100 | 13.28 | 2.18 |
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $6,100 | 13.28 | 2.18 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,600 | 12.95 | 2.31 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,600 | 12.95 | 2.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Romine | CHW | $2,100 | 5.71 | 2.72 |
| Andrew Romine | CHW | $2,100 | 5.71 | 2.72 |
| Nelson Cruz | TEX | $4,200 | 10.89 | 2.59 |
| Nelson Cruz | TEX | $4,200 | 10.89 | 2.59 |
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