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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 | Zack Greinke |
| C | Manny Piña |
| 1B | Anthony Rizzo |
| 2B | Brian Dozier |
| SS | Orlando Arcia |
| 3B | Miguel Sanó |
| OF One | Andrew Toles |
| OF Two | David Peralta |
| OF Three | Jayson Werth |
| Salary | $34,900 |
| Expected Points | 129.05 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Vargas | NYY | $8,500 | 33.90 | 3.99 |
| Francisco Liriano | KC | $8,400 | 33.28 | 3.96 |
| Amir Garrett | PHI | $7,700 | 30.84 | 4.00 |
| Brett Anderson | ATL | $7,500 | 27.16 | 3.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amir Garrett | PHI | $7,700 | 30.84 | 4.00 |
| Jason Vargas | NYY | $8,500 | 33.90 | 3.99 |
| Francisco Liriano | KC | $8,400 | 33.28 | 3.96 |
| Jesse Chávez | MIL | $5,900 | 23.07 | 3.91 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Piña | CLE | $2,400 | 10.28 | 4.28 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,700 | 10.19 | 2.75 |
| Jonathan Lucroy | TOR | $2,900 | 10.01 | 3.45 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $2,800 | 9.65 | 3.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Piña | CLE | $2,400 | 10.28 | 4.28 |
| Jonathan Lucroy | TOR | $2,900 | 10.01 | 3.45 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $2,800 | 9.65 | 3.44 |
| Chris Gimenez | OAK | $2,100 | 7.18 | 3.42 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,400 | 14.79 | 3.36 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,200 | 14.44 | 3.44 |
| Ryan Zimmerman | CHC | $3,900 | 13.74 | 3.52 |
| Mark Reynolds | TB | $3,700 | 13.62 | 3.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adrián González | STL | $2,700 | 10.36 | 3.84 |
| Albert Pujols | MIL | $2,600 | 9.64 | 3.71 |
| Mark Reynolds | TB | $3,700 | 13.62 | 3.68 |
| Matt Davidson | MIN | $2,500 | 8.93 | 3.57 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $3,600 | 13.92 | 3.87 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,200 | 13.82 | 3.29 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $3,700 | 12.40 | 3.35 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $3,000 | 11.33 | 3.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $3,600 | 13.92 | 3.87 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $3,000 | 11.33 | 3.78 |
| Ben Zobrist | ATL | $2,800 | 10.56 | 3.77 |
| Ben Zobrist | ATL | $2,800 | 10.56 | 3.77 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,500 | 14.81 | 3.29 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,500 | 14.81 | 3.29 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,000 | 12.91 | 3.23 |
| Corey Seager | STL | $3,300 | 12.12 | 3.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jorge Polanco | OAK | $2,700 | 10.13 | 3.75 |
| Corey Seager | STL | $3,300 | 12.12 | 3.67 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $2,900 | 10.66 | 3.67 |
| Jordy Mercer | LAD | $2,300 | 8.44 | 3.67 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,900 | 15.82 | 3.23 |
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $3,500 | 12.88 | 3.68 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,200 | 12.17 | 2.90 |
| Joey Gallo | TOR | $3,100 | 11.32 | 3.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Freese | LAD | $2,500 | 9.42 | 3.77 |
| Jefry Marte | MIL | $2,400 | 8.87 | 3.69 |
| Jefry Marte | MIL | $2,400 | 8.87 | 3.69 |
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $3,500 | 12.88 | 3.68 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $4,500 | 15.92 | 3.54 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,100 | 14.76 | 2.89 |
| Ryan Braun | CLE | $4,100 | 13.56 | 3.31 |
| Jayson Werth | CHC | $3,600 | 13.33 | 3.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Toles | STL | $2,200 | 9.28 | 4.22 |
| Adam Duvall | PHI | $3,100 | 12.07 | 3.89 |
| Billy Hamilton | PHI | $3,100 | 11.55 | 3.73 |
| Jayson Werth | CHC | $3,600 | 13.33 | 3.70 |
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.