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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 | Felix Hernandez |
| C | Evan Gattis |
| 1B | Carlos Santana |
| 2B | Kolten Wong |
| SS | Stephen Drew |
| 3B | T.J. Rivera |
| OF One | Derek Fisher |
| OF Two | Curtis Granderson |
| OF Three | Brett Phillips |
| Salary | $27,600 |
| Expected Points | 102.75 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Bumgarner | SF | $10,200 | 38.54 | 3.78 |
| Felix Hernandez | TEX | $8,600 | 35.77 | 4.16 |
| Sonny Gray | SEA | $9,100 | 35.43 | 3.89 |
| Michael Fulmer | CHW | $8,900 | 34.32 | 3.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Felix Hernandez | TEX | $8,600 | 35.77 | 4.16 |
| Jon Gray | TB | $6,900 | 28.42 | 4.12 |
| Seth Lugo | CIN | $7,800 | 31.13 | 3.99 |
| Jameson Taillon | LAD | $8,300 | 32.69 | 3.94 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Gattis | PIT | $2,800 | 10.90 | 3.89 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $2,900 | 10.39 | 3.58 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $3,400 | 10.34 | 3.04 |
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $2,900 | 9.66 | 3.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Gattis | PIT | $2,800 | 10.90 | 3.89 |
| Manny Piña | CLE | $2,500 | 9.51 | 3.80 |
| James McCann | CHW | $2,500 | 9.42 | 3.77 |
| Devin Mesoraco | PHI | $2,100 | 7.81 | 3.72 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $3,800 | 14.14 | 3.72 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $3,800 | 14.14 | 3.72 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | LAA | $3,500 | 13.17 | 3.76 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,000 | 12.23 | 3.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Santana | LAA | $3,000 | 11.60 | 3.87 |
| Tyler Moore | ARZ | $2,000 | 7.69 | 3.84 |
| Tyler Moore | ARZ | $2,000 | 7.69 | 3.84 |
| Matt Adams | NYM | $2,800 | 10.57 | 3.78 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,300 | 14.59 | 3.39 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $3,900 | 13.03 | 3.34 |
| José Ramírez | LAA | $3,700 | 11.35 | 0.00 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $3,500 | 10.83 | 3.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kolten Wong | WSH | $2,100 | 8.09 | 3.85 |
| Eric Sogard | CLE | $2,500 | 9.12 | 3.65 |
| Eric Sogard | CLE | $2,500 | 9.12 | 3.65 |
| Brandon Phillips | NYM | $2,900 | 10.13 | 3.49 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | STL | $3,700 | 11.51 | 3.11 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $3,200 | 11.50 | 3.59 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $3,600 | 11.25 | 3.13 |
| Marwin González | PIT | $3,800 | 11.18 | 2.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Drew | CHC | $2,300 | 9.39 | 4.08 |
| Stephen Drew | CHC | $2,300 | 9.39 | 4.08 |
| Addison Russell | ATL | $2,400 | 9.41 | 3.92 |
| José Peraza | PHI | $2,000 | 7.68 | 3.84 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $3,600 | 13.88 | 3.85 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $3,600 | 13.88 | 3.85 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $3,700 | 13.42 | 3.63 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $3,600 | 13.10 | 3.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T.J. Rivera | CIN | $2,200 | 8.79 | 4.00 |
| T.J. Rivera | CIN | $2,200 | 8.79 | 4.00 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $3,600 | 13.88 | 3.85 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $3,600 | 13.88 | 3.85 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $5,000 | 15.45 | 3.09 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | ARZ | $4,200 | 14.91 | 3.55 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $4,900 | 14.79 | 3.02 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $4,600 | 14.37 | 3.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derek Fisher | PIT | $2,000 | 8.71 | 4.35 |
| Curtis Granderson | CIN | $2,300 | 9.99 | 4.34 |
| Bradley Zimmer | LAA | $2,500 | 10.72 | 4.29 |
| Clint Frazier | DET | $2,600 | 10.92 | 4.20 |
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.