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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 | Chris Sale |
| P Two | Justin Verlander |
| C | Willson Contreras |
| 1B | Joey Votto |
| 2B | Yolmer Sánchez |
| SS | Miguel Rojas |
| 3B | Adam Rosales |
| OF One | Kyle Schwarber |
| OF Two | Bryce Harper |
| OF Three | George Springer |
| Salary | $49,200 |
| Expected Points | 106.77 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | BOS | $11,500 | 23.55 | 2.05 |
| Jake Arrieta | ATL | $10,700 | 22.13 | 2.07 |
| Justin Verlander | CHW | $8,500 | 21.86 | 2.57 |
| Corey Kluber | LAA | $10,200 | 20.72 | 2.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Verlander | CHW | $8,500 | 21.86 | 2.57 |
| Marco Estrada | KC | $8,200 | 17.61 | 2.15 |
| José Quintana | MIN | $8,300 | 17.57 | 2.12 |
| Tanner Roark | CHC | $8,100 | 17.11 | 2.11 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $3,600 | 7.71 | 2.14 |
| Evan Gattis | PIT | $3,700 | 7.51 | 2.03 |
| Salvador Pérez | NYY | $3,500 | 6.80 | 1.94 |
| Jonathan Lucroy | TOR | $3,800 | 6.70 | 1.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martín Maldonado | MIL | $2,600 | 5.71 | 2.20 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $3,600 | 7.71 | 2.14 |
| Sandy León | BOS | $2,900 | 6.19 | 2.13 |
| Chris Gimenez | OAK | $2,700 | 5.59 | 2.07 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Votto | PHI | $5,000 | 10.65 | 2.13 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $5,100 | 10.26 | 2.01 |
| Hanley Ramírez | BOS | $4,600 | 9.57 | 2.08 |
| Edwin Encarnación | LAA | $4,500 | 9.50 | 2.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kendrys Morales | KC | $3,800 | 8.64 | 2.27 |
| Ryan Zimmerman | CHC | $3,400 | 7.61 | 2.24 |
| Chris Davis | BAL | $4,000 | 8.69 | 2.17 |
| Hyun Soo Kim | BAL | $3,000 | 6.40 | 2.13 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,500 | 10.90 | 2.42 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,600 | 10.79 | 2.35 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $4,700 | 10.38 | 2.21 |
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $4,700 | 9.75 | 2.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $2,400 | 6.82 | 2.84 |
| Adam Rosales | SEA | $2,200 | 6.24 | 2.83 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,500 | 10.90 | 2.42 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,600 | 10.79 | 2.35 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $4,500 | 8.90 | 1.98 |
| Aledmys Díaz | WSH | $4,100 | 8.56 | 2.09 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $4,400 | 8.31 | 1.89 |
| Troy Tulowitzki | KC | $4,000 | 8.18 | 2.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Romine | CHW | $2,500 | 6.36 | 2.54 |
| Wilmer Difo | CHC | $2,700 | 6.17 | 2.28 |
| Addison Russell | ATL | $3,600 | 8.06 | 2.24 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $3,400 | 7.41 | 2.18 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $5,000 | 10.92 | 2.18 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,200 | 9.00 | 2.14 |
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $4,000 | 8.82 | 2.21 |
| Todd Frazier | MIN | $4,300 | 8.68 | 2.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Rosales | SEA | $2,200 | 6.24 | 2.83 |
| Andrew Romine | CHW | $2,500 | 6.36 | 2.54 |
| Conor Gillaspie | SF | $2,500 | 6.00 | 2.40 |
| Eugenio Suárez | PHI | $3,600 | 8.56 | 2.38 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,500 | 11.67 | 2.12 |
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $4,900 | 10.96 | 2.24 |
| Ryan Braun | CLE | $5,000 | 10.82 | 2.16 |
| Hanley Ramírez | BOS | $4,600 | 9.57 | 2.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Marisnick | PIT | $2,500 | 6.27 | 2.51 |
| Seth Smith | BAL | $3,100 | 7.56 | 2.44 |
| Ezequiel Carrera | KC | $2,900 | 6.90 | 2.38 |
| Matt Joyce | SEA | $2,300 | 5.41 | 2.35 |
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.