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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 | Brandon McCarthy |
| C | Buster Posey |
| 1B | Eric Thames |
| 2B | Daniel Descalso |
| SS | José Iglesias |
| 3B | Nolan Arenado |
| OF One | Hunter Renfroe |
| OF Two | Joc Pederson |
| OF Three | Justin Upton |
| Salary | $28,800 |
| Expected Points | 108.22 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Lackey | ATL | $8,700 | 33.97 | 3.90 |
| Gio González | CHC | $8,400 | 33.68 | 4.01 |
| Marcus Stroman | KC | $7,500 | 31.67 | 4.22 |
| Brandon McCarthy | STL | $6,300 | 31.21 | 4.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon McCarthy | STL | $6,300 | 31.21 | 4.95 |
| Matthew Boyd | CHW | $5,700 | 24.38 | 4.28 |
| Marcus Stroman | KC | $7,500 | 31.67 | 4.22 |
| Andrew Triggs | SEA | $5,900 | 24.86 | 4.21 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,700 | 11.82 | 3.19 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,700 | 11.82 | 3.19 |
| Víctor Martínez | CHW | $2,900 | 9.37 | 3.23 |
| Russell Martin | KC | $2,600 | 9.36 | 3.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $2,300 | 8.78 | 3.82 |
| Russell Martin | KC | $2,600 | 9.36 | 3.60 |
| Geovany Soto | MIN | $2,100 | 7.53 | 3.59 |
| Josh Phegley | SEA | $2,100 | 7.35 | 3.50 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Cabrera | CHW | $4,000 | 13.57 | 3.39 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,000 | 13.44 | 3.36 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $2,300 | 12.36 | 5.37 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $2,300 | 12.36 | 5.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Thames | CLE | $2,300 | 12.36 | 5.37 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $2,300 | 12.36 | 5.37 |
| Adrián González | STL | $2,700 | 11.56 | 4.28 |
| Ryan Zimmerman | CHC | $2,400 | 9.15 | 3.81 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $3,400 | 12.97 | 3.81 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $3,400 | 11.74 | 3.45 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $3,400 | 11.74 | 3.45 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $3,900 | 11.58 | 2.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Rosales | SEA | $2,100 | 8.27 | 3.94 |
| Adam Rosales | SEA | $2,100 | 8.27 | 3.94 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $3,400 | 12.97 | 3.81 |
| Neil Walker | CIN | $2,600 | 9.30 | 3.58 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | CHC | $3,700 | 13.32 | 3.60 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $3,700 | 13.32 | 3.60 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $3,800 | 11.92 | 3.14 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $3,900 | 11.56 | 2.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | CHC | $3,700 | 13.32 | 3.60 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $3,700 | 13.32 | 3.60 |
| Tim Anderson | MIN | $2,600 | 9.16 | 3.52 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $2,600 | 9.09 | 3.49 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,200 | 13.18 | 3.14 |
| Todd Frazier | MIN | $3,200 | 10.98 | 3.43 |
| Todd Frazier | MIN | $3,200 | 10.98 | 3.43 |
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $3,900 | 10.88 | 2.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmer Flores | CIN | $2,400 | 9.77 | 4.07 |
| Wilmer Flores | CIN | $2,400 | 9.77 | 4.07 |
| José Reyes | CIN | $2,700 | 9.86 | 3.65 |
| José Reyes | CIN | $2,700 | 9.86 | 3.65 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $4,800 | 15.37 | 3.20 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $4,100 | 13.47 | 3.28 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,000 | 12.92 | 2.58 |
| George Springer | PIT | $3,900 | 12.35 | 3.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Renfroe | SD | $2,000 | 8.74 | 4.37 |
| Gorkys Hernández | SF | $2,200 | 8.65 | 3.93 |
| Hunter Pence | SF | $2,600 | 10.17 | 3.91 |
| Andrew Toles | STL | $2,100 | 8.17 | 3.89 |
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.