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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 | John Lackey |
| P Two | Andrew Triggs |
| C | Buster Posey |
| 1B | Miguel Cabrera |
| 2B | Adam Rosales |
| SS | Miguel Rojas |
| 3B | Adam Rosales |
| OF One | George Springer |
| OF Two | Trea Turner |
| OF Three | Bryce Harper |
| Salary | $43,400 |
| Expected Points | 94.65 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Lackey | ATL | $9,200 | 17.43 | 1.89 |
| Brandon McCarthy | STL | $7,200 | 16.91 | 2.35 |
| Gio González | CHC | $8,400 | 16.84 | 2.00 |
| Marcus Stroman | KC | $8,700 | 16.13 | 1.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Triggs | SEA | $4,100 | 13.88 | 3.38 |
| Brandon McCarthy | STL | $7,200 | 16.91 | 2.35 |
| Ariel Miranda | TEX | $5,400 | 12.10 | 2.24 |
| Joe Musgrove | PIT | $7,000 | 15.62 | 2.23 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buster Posey | SF | $4,200 | 9.06 | 2.16 |
| Kyle Schwarber | ATL | $4,400 | 8.49 | 1.93 |
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $3,600 | 6.89 | 1.91 |
| Russell Martin | KC | $3,400 | 6.85 | 2.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geovany Soto | MIN | $2,600 | 5.75 | 2.21 |
| Jason Castro | OAK | $2,900 | 6.33 | 2.18 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $4,200 | 9.06 | 2.16 |
| Carlos Pérez | MIL | $2,100 | 4.51 | 2.15 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Cabrera | CHW | $4,800 | 10.29 | 2.14 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $5,000 | 10.18 | 2.04 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $3,900 | 9.26 | 2.37 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $4,200 | 9.06 | 2.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Thames | CLE | $3,900 | 9.26 | 2.37 |
| Adrián González | STL | $3,800 | 8.76 | 2.30 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $4,200 | 9.06 | 2.16 |
| Miguel Cabrera | CHW | $4,800 | 10.29 | 2.14 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,500 | 9.86 | 2.19 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,900 | 9.10 | 1.86 |
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $4,400 | 8.95 | 2.03 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,600 | 8.82 | 1.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Rosales | SEA | $2,300 | 6.25 | 2.72 |
| Wilmer Flores | CIN | $3,200 | 7.45 | 2.33 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,500 | 9.86 | 2.19 |
| Jed Lowrie | SEA | $2,800 | 5.91 | 2.11 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,800 | 10.55 | 2.20 |
| Eduardo Núñez | SF | $4,100 | 10.43 | 2.54 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $4,600 | 9.08 | 1.97 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,700 | 9.02 | 1.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eduardo Núñez | SF | $4,100 | 10.43 | 2.54 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,800 | 10.55 | 2.20 |
| Erick Aybar | SD | $2,000 | 4.29 | 2.14 |
| Cliff Pennington | MIL | $2,000 | 4.21 | 2.10 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eduardo Núñez | SF | $4,100 | 10.43 | 2.54 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,100 | 9.95 | 1.95 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $4,600 | 9.08 | 1.97 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,600 | 8.82 | 1.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Rosales | SEA | $2,300 | 6.25 | 2.72 |
| Eduardo Núñez | SF | $4,100 | 10.43 | 2.54 |
| Wilmer Flores | CIN | $3,200 | 7.45 | 2.33 |
| Mike Moustakas | NYY | $3,200 | 7.18 | 2.24 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $5,000 | 11.41 | 2.28 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,800 | 10.55 | 2.20 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,100 | 10.41 | 2.04 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,100 | 9.75 | 1.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Thames | CLE | $3,900 | 9.26 | 2.37 |
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $5,000 | 11.41 | 2.28 |
| Andrew Toles | STL | $2,800 | 6.35 | 2.27 |
| Gorkys Hernández | SF | $2,900 | 6.54 | 2.25 |
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.