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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 | Michael Wacha |
| P Two | Ervin Santana |
| C | Brian McCann |
| 1B | Hyun Soo Kim |
| 2B | Daniel Murphy |
| SS | Nick Ahmed |
| 3B | Nolan Arenado |
| OF One | Khris Davis |
| OF Two | Bryce Harper |
| OF Three | Charlie Blackmon |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 117.64 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton Kershaw | STL | $14,300 | 29.18 | 2.04 |
| Danny Duffy | NYY | $10,400 | 20.00 | 1.92 |
| Ervin Santana | OAK | $7,100 | 19.54 | 2.75 |
| Michael Wacha | WSH | $6,800 | 19.10 | 2.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Wacha | WSH | $6,800 | 19.10 | 2.81 |
| Ervin Santana | OAK | $7,100 | 19.54 | 2.75 |
| Wade Miley | BAL | $6,900 | 18.25 | 2.64 |
| Jesse Hahn | SEA | $5,500 | 14.39 | 2.62 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Wieters | CHC | $4,400 | 8.73 | 1.98 |
| Matt Wieters | CHC | $4,400 | 8.73 | 1.98 |
| Brian McCann | PIT | $4,000 | 8.14 | 2.04 |
| Manny Piña | CLE | $2,900 | 7.73 | 2.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Piña | CLE | $2,900 | 7.73 | 2.67 |
| Manny Piña | CLE | $2,900 | 7.73 | 2.67 |
| Tony Wolters | TB | $3,100 | 7.71 | 2.49 |
| Tony Wolters | TB | $3,100 | 7.71 | 2.49 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Zimmerman | CHC | $5,000 | 11.34 | 2.27 |
| Ryan Zimmerman | CHC | $5,000 | 11.34 | 2.27 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,900 | 10.92 | 2.23 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,900 | 10.92 | 2.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyun Soo Kim | BAL | $3,600 | 9.68 | 2.69 |
| Hyun Soo Kim | BAL | $3,600 | 9.68 | 2.69 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $4,200 | 10.65 | 2.53 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $4,200 | 10.65 | 2.53 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $5,500 | 12.09 | 2.20 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $5,500 | 12.09 | 2.20 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $5,100 | 11.56 | 2.27 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $5,000 | 10.30 | 2.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Rosales | SEA | $2,200 | 5.88 | 2.67 |
| Adam Rosales | SEA | $2,200 | 5.88 | 2.67 |
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $2,300 | 5.93 | 2.58 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $5,100 | 11.56 | 2.27 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | CHC | $5,100 | 12.07 | 2.37 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $5,100 | 12.07 | 2.37 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $5,000 | 9.64 | 1.93 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $5,000 | 9.64 | 1.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | CHC | $5,100 | 12.07 | 2.37 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $5,100 | 12.07 | 2.37 |
| Taylor Motter | TEX | $3,100 | 7.23 | 2.33 |
| Taylor Motter | TEX | $3,100 | 7.23 | 2.33 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,400 | 11.94 | 2.21 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,400 | 11.94 | 2.21 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,800 | 9.51 | 1.98 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,800 | 9.51 | 1.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Rosales | SEA | $2,200 | 5.88 | 2.67 |
| Adam Rosales | SEA | $2,200 | 5.88 | 2.67 |
| Mike Moustakas | NYY | $3,200 | 8.35 | 2.61 |
| Mike Moustakas | NYY | $3,200 | 8.35 | 2.61 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $6,100 | 14.55 | 2.39 |
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $6,100 | 14.55 | 2.39 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,200 | 12.70 | 2.44 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,200 | 12.70 | 2.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khris Davis | SEA | $3,600 | 9.90 | 2.75 |
| Khris Davis | SEA | $3,600 | 9.90 | 2.75 |
| Hyun Soo Kim | BAL | $3,600 | 9.68 | 2.69 |
| Hyun Soo Kim | BAL | $3,600 | 9.68 | 2.69 |
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.