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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 | Jon Lester |
| P Two | Justin Verlander |
| C | Manny Piña |
| 1B | Eric Thames |
| 2B | Daniel Murphy |
| SS | Chris Owings |
| 3B | Chris Coghlan |
| OF One | Chris Coghlan |
| OF Two | Jay Bruce |
| OF Three | Nelson Cruz |
| Salary | $46,600 |
| Expected Points | 105.08 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Verlander | CHW | $10,300 | 23.32 | 2.26 |
| Jon Lester | ATL | $10,600 | 22.99 | 2.17 |
| Corey Kluber | LAA | $10,800 | 21.78 | 2.02 |
| Cole Hamels | TOR | $9,300 | 17.37 | 1.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Cahill | SD | $5,600 | 13.98 | 2.50 |
| Drew Pomeranz | BOS | $6,700 | 15.86 | 2.37 |
| Justin Verlander | CHW | $10,300 | 23.32 | 2.26 |
| Adam Conley | ARZ | $7,000 | 15.28 | 2.18 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buster Posey | SF | $5,100 | 10.18 | 2.00 |
| Manny Piña | CLE | $2,800 | 7.59 | 2.71 |
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $3,500 | 7.46 | 2.13 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $4,000 | 7.29 | 1.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Piña | CLE | $2,800 | 7.59 | 2.71 |
| Austin Romine | DET | $2,500 | 6.09 | 2.43 |
| José Lobatón | CHC | $2,200 | 5.02 | 2.28 |
| Brian McCann | PIT | $3,100 | 6.92 | 2.23 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,600 | 11.15 | 2.42 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $3,800 | 10.71 | 2.82 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $5,300 | 10.30 | 1.94 |
| Miguel Cabrera | CHW | $4,900 | 10.19 | 2.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Thames | CLE | $3,800 | 10.71 | 2.82 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,600 | 11.15 | 2.42 |
| Justin Smoak | KC | $2,800 | 6.73 | 2.40 |
| Kendrys Morales | KC | $3,500 | 8.29 | 2.37 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,000 | 9.69 | 2.42 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,500 | 9.28 | 2.06 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $4,500 | 9.01 | 2.00 |
| Dee Gordon | ARZ | $4,300 | 9.00 | 2.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $2,200 | 5.76 | 2.62 |
| Adam Rosales | SEA | $2,300 | 5.93 | 2.58 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,000 | 9.69 | 2.42 |
| Starlin Castro | DET | $3,300 | 7.78 | 2.36 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | STL | $4,600 | 9.28 | 2.02 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $4,700 | 9.14 | 1.94 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,900 | 9.04 | 1.84 |
| Addison Russell | ATL | $4,000 | 7.98 | 2.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Torreyes | DET | $2,400 | 5.98 | 2.49 |
| Taylor Motter | TEX | $3,100 | 7.25 | 2.34 |
| Wilmer Difo | CHC | $2,400 | 5.58 | 2.32 |
| J.J. Hardy | BAL | $3,100 | 6.45 | 2.08 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,300 | 11.28 | 2.13 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $5,200 | 10.22 | 1.97 |
| Eduardo Núñez | SF | $5,000 | 9.34 | 1.87 |
| Eugenio Suárez | PHI | $3,400 | 8.65 | 2.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Coghlan | KC | $2,000 | 6.13 | 3.06 |
| Adam Rosales | SEA | $2,300 | 5.93 | 2.58 |
| Eugenio Suárez | PHI | $3,400 | 8.65 | 2.54 |
| Chase Headley | DET | $3,000 | 7.57 | 2.52 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,300 | 11.25 | 2.12 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,100 | 10.61 | 2.08 |
| Nelson Cruz | TEX | $4,200 | 10.27 | 2.44 |
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $5,200 | 10.13 | 1.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Coghlan | KC | $2,000 | 6.13 | 3.06 |
| Jaff Decker | SEA | $2,000 | 5.11 | 2.56 |
| Nelson Cruz | TEX | $4,200 | 10.27 | 2.44 |
| Jay Bruce | CIN | $3,400 | 8.25 | 2.43 |
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.