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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 | Anthony Banda |
| C | Chris Gimenez |
| 1B | Hanley Ramirez |
| 2B | Rougned Odor |
| SS | Tim Anderson |
| 3B | Yangervis Solarte |
| OF One | Jesse Winker |
| OF Two | Brandon Guyer |
| OF Three | Jarrod Dyson |
| Salary | $26,000 |
| Expected Points | 96.75 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Paxton | TEX | $10,100 | 39.52 | 3.91 |
| Madison Bumgarner | SF | $10,300 | 39.35 | 3.82 |
| Yu Darvish | STL | $9,300 | 39.17 | 4.21 |
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $10,500 | 37.75 | 3.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivan Nova | LAD | $8,200 | 35.13 | 4.28 |
| Yu Darvish | STL | $9,300 | 39.17 | 4.21 |
| Eduardo Rodríguez | BOS | $8,000 | 32.91 | 4.11 |
| Brad Peacock | PIT | $8,400 | 34.27 | 4.08 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $3,700 | 11.82 | 3.19 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,300 | 10.86 | 3.29 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,300 | 10.86 | 3.29 |
| Cameron Rupp | HOU | $3,000 | 10.25 | 3.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Gimenez | OAK | $2,000 | 8.51 | 4.26 |
| Kevan Smith | MIN | $2,100 | 7.72 | 3.67 |
| Bruce Maxwell | SEA | $2,200 | 7.92 | 3.60 |
| Brian McCann | PIT | $2,700 | 9.69 | 3.59 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Reynolds | TB | $4,000 | 13.98 | 3.49 |
| José Abreu | MIN | $3,700 | 13.48 | 3.64 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,400 | 13.29 | 3.02 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,000 | 13.06 | 3.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hanley Ramirez | BOS | $2,900 | 11.90 | 4.10 |
| Tyler Moore | ARZ | $2,000 | 7.82 | 3.91 |
| Tyler Moore | ARZ | $2,000 | 7.82 | 3.91 |
| José Abreu | MIN | $3,700 | 13.48 | 3.64 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $3,600 | 13.06 | 3.63 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $3,300 | 12.03 | 3.65 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $3,900 | 11.89 | 3.05 |
| Jonathan Schoop | BAL | $4,100 | 11.86 | 2.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| César Hernández | HOU | $3,000 | 11.31 | 3.77 |
| Tyler Saladino | MIN | $2,200 | 8.28 | 3.76 |
| Tyler Saladino | MIN | $2,200 | 8.28 | 3.76 |
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $2,800 | 10.49 | 3.75 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $3,900 | 12.38 | 3.17 |
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $3,000 | 11.48 | 3.83 |
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $3,000 | 11.48 | 3.83 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,200 | 11.40 | 2.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Anderson | MIN | $2,400 | 9.87 | 4.11 |
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $3,000 | 11.48 | 3.83 |
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $3,000 | 11.48 | 3.83 |
| Jordy Mercer | LAD | $2,300 | 8.31 | 3.61 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,700 | 16.21 | 3.45 |
| Adrián Béltre | TOR | $4,200 | 12.12 | 2.88 |
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $3,900 | 11.88 | 3.04 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $3,400 | 11.75 | 3.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yangervis Solarte | SD | $2,300 | 9.33 | 4.06 |
| Nicholas Castellanos | CHW | $2,700 | 9.37 | 3.47 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $3,400 | 11.75 | 3.45 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,700 | 16.21 | 3.45 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $4,700 | 16.01 | 3.41 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,000 | 15.65 | 3.13 |
| Andrew McCutchen | LAD | $4,000 | 14.14 | 3.53 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $4,100 | 13.74 | 3.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesse Winker | PHI | $2,500 | 10.72 | 4.29 |
| Brandon Guyer | LAA | $2,500 | 10.72 | 4.29 |
| Sean Rodríguez | NYM | $2,200 | 9.19 | 4.18 |
| Sean Rodríguez | NYM | $2,200 | 9.19 | 4.18 |
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.