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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 | Tyler Anderson |
| C | Gary Sánchez |
| 1B | Miguel Cabrera |
| 2B | Ian Kinsler |
| SS | José Iglesias |
| 3B | Jonathan Villar |
| OF One | Rickie Weeks Jr. |
| OF Two | Hunter Renfroe |
| OF Three | Justin Upton |
| Salary | $29,800 |
| Expected Points | 110.09 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Verlander | CHW | $10,200 | 42.39 | 4.16 |
| Jake Arrieta | ATL | $10,500 | 38.99 | 3.71 |
| Lance McCullers Jr. | PIT | $8,800 | 37.66 | 4.28 |
| Johnny Cueto | SF | $9,200 | 37.57 | 4.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Anderson | TB | $6,400 | 32.43 | 5.07 |
| Sean Manaea | SEA | $6,800 | 32.56 | 4.79 |
| Matt Shoemaker | MIL | $8,000 | 35.09 | 4.39 |
| Kenta Maeda | STL | $8,600 | 36.81 | 4.28 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $3,400 | 11.46 | 3.37 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,300 | 10.57 | 3.20 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,300 | 10.57 | 3.20 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $2,800 | 9.96 | 3.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $2,800 | 9.96 | 3.56 |
| Robinson Chirinos | TOR | $2,100 | 7.28 | 3.47 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $3,400 | 11.46 | 3.37 |
| Evan Gattis | PIT | $2,800 | 9.01 | 3.22 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Cabrera | CHW | $4,000 | 12.70 | 3.17 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,100 | 11.01 | 2.69 |
| Carlos Santana | LAA | $3,500 | 10.98 | 3.14 |
| Albert Pujols | MIL | $3,000 | 10.41 | 3.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Bird | DET | $2,400 | 8.63 | 3.60 |
| Albert Pujols | MIL | $3,000 | 10.41 | 3.47 |
| Brandon Belt | SF | $2,900 | 10.05 | 3.47 |
| Miguel Cabrera | CHW | $4,000 | 12.70 | 3.17 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,100 | 11.51 | 2.81 |
| Ian Kinsler | CHW | $3,200 | 10.70 | 3.34 |
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $3,400 | 10.40 | 3.06 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $3,000 | 10.09 | 3.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Forsythe | STL | $2,800 | 9.93 | 3.55 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $3,000 | 10.09 | 3.36 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $3,000 | 10.09 | 3.36 |
| Ian Kinsler | CHW | $3,200 | 10.70 | 3.34 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $3,900 | 11.95 | 3.06 |
| Corey Seager | STL | $3,600 | 11.43 | 3.17 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $3,600 | 10.74 | 2.98 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $2,600 | 10.15 | 3.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $2,600 | 10.15 | 3.90 |
| Orlando Arcia | CLE | $2,100 | 8.03 | 3.82 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $2,400 | 8.75 | 3.65 |
| Tim Anderson | MIN | $2,700 | 9.75 | 3.61 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $3,600 | 12.32 | 3.42 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $3,600 | 12.32 | 3.42 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,000 | 12.24 | 3.06 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,400 | 11.29 | 2.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefry Marte | MIL | $2,500 | 9.75 | 3.90 |
| Jefry Marte | MIL | $2,500 | 9.75 | 3.90 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $3,600 | 12.32 | 3.42 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $3,600 | 12.32 | 3.42 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $4,000 | 12.81 | 3.20 |
| Ryan Braun | CLE | $4,000 | 12.73 | 3.18 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $4,900 | 12.27 | 2.50 |
| Kyle Schwarber | ATL | $3,400 | 11.71 | 3.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Renfroe | SD | $2,000 | 9.14 | 4.57 |
| Hunter Pence | SF | $2,500 | 10.51 | 4.20 |
| Brandon Guyer | LAA | $2,200 | 9.15 | 4.16 |
| Joey Gallo | TOR | $2,000 | 8.28 | 4.14 |
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.