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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 | Justin Verlander |
| P Two | Jacob deGrom |
| C | Stephen Vogt |
| 1B | Paul Goldschmidt |
| 2B | Daniel Murphy |
| SS | Eduardo Núñez |
| 3B | Eduardo Núñez |
| OF One | Matt Joyce |
| OF Two | A.J. Pollock |
| OF Three | Charlie Blackmon |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 108.94 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Verlander | CHW | $10,500 | 22.64 | 2.16 |
| Chris Sale | BOS | $12,400 | 22.27 | 1.80 |
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $9,300 | 21.27 | 2.29 |
| Jon Lester | ATL | $11,300 | 20.46 | 1.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $9,300 | 21.27 | 2.29 |
| Brandon Finnegan | PHI | $7,300 | 16.37 | 2.24 |
| Justin Verlander | CHW | $10,500 | 22.64 | 2.16 |
| James Paxton | TEX | $8,400 | 17.12 | 2.04 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Schwarber | ATL | $4,400 | 8.14 | 1.85 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,600 | 7.88 | 2.19 |
| Evan Gattis | PIT | $3,500 | 7.50 | 2.14 |
| Tony Wolters | TB | $3,300 | 7.23 | 2.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Vogt | SEA | $3,100 | 7.13 | 2.30 |
| Tucker Barnhart | PHI | $2,500 | 5.66 | 2.26 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $3,200 | 7.07 | 2.21 |
| Tony Wolters | TB | $3,300 | 7.23 | 2.19 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,600 | 10.94 | 2.38 |
| Wil Myers | SD | $5,300 | 10.34 | 1.95 |
| Mark Reynolds | TB | $5,000 | 9.93 | 1.99 |
| Miguel Cabrera | CHW | $5,000 | 8.52 | 1.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yonder Alonso | SEA | $2,800 | 6.98 | 2.49 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,600 | 10.94 | 2.38 |
| Marwin González | PIT | $2,700 | 6.37 | 2.36 |
| Brandon Belt | SF | $3,600 | 8.29 | 2.30 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,600 | 10.10 | 2.20 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,400 | 9.96 | 2.26 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $4,800 | 9.81 | 2.04 |
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $4,300 | 9.57 | 2.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,400 | 9.96 | 2.26 |
| Jed Lowrie | SEA | $2,700 | 6.07 | 2.25 |
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $4,300 | 9.57 | 2.22 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,600 | 10.10 | 2.20 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,900 | 9.70 | 1.98 |
| Eduardo Núñez | SF | $3,600 | 9.37 | 2.60 |
| Jean Segura | TEX | $4,300 | 8.29 | 1.93 |
| Marcus Semien | SEA | $3,300 | 8.01 | 2.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eduardo Núñez | SF | $3,600 | 9.37 | 2.60 |
| Andrew Romine | CHW | $2,200 | 5.61 | 2.55 |
| Marcus Semien | SEA | $3,300 | 8.01 | 2.43 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $3,300 | 7.58 | 2.30 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,300 | 12.15 | 2.29 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $5,200 | 11.18 | 2.15 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,600 | 10.10 | 2.20 |
| Mark Reynolds | TB | $5,000 | 9.93 | 1.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eduardo Núñez | SF | $3,600 | 9.37 | 2.60 |
| Andrew Romine | CHW | $2,200 | 5.61 | 2.55 |
| Mike Moustakas | NYY | $3,100 | 7.78 | 2.51 |
| Marcus Semien | SEA | $3,300 | 8.01 | 2.43 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,100 | 11.74 | 2.30 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $5,200 | 11.18 | 2.15 |
| Wil Myers | SD | $5,300 | 10.34 | 1.95 |
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $5,000 | 10.06 | 2.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Joyce | SEA | $2,400 | 6.53 | 2.72 |
| Khris Davis | SEA | $3,800 | 8.89 | 2.34 |
| Franklin Gutierrez | STL | $3,200 | 7.44 | 2.33 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,100 | 11.74 | 2.30 |
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.