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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 | Michael Wacha |
| C | Matt Wieters |
| 1B | Paul Goldschmidt |
| 2B | Daniel Murphy |
| SS | Alcides Escobar |
| 3B | Nolan Arenado |
| OF One | Hyun Soo Kim |
| OF Two | Seth Smith |
| OF Three | Yasmany Tomás |
| Salary | $35,000 |
| Expected Points | 131.41 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton Kershaw | STL | $12,700 | 47.28 | 3.72 |
| Michael Wacha | WSH | $7,700 | 36.60 | 4.75 |
| Ervin Santana | OAK | $8,500 | 35.49 | 4.17 |
| Dallas Keuchel | PIT | $10,200 | 35.16 | 3.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Wacha | WSH | $7,700 | 36.60 | 4.75 |
| Ervin Santana | OAK | $8,500 | 35.49 | 4.17 |
| Wade Miley | BAL | $8,100 | 33.53 | 4.14 |
| Andrew Cashner | TOR | $6,100 | 25.21 | 4.13 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Wieters | CHC | $3,200 | 11.62 | 3.63 |
| Brian McCann | PIT | $3,000 | 10.60 | 3.53 |
| Manny Piña | CLE | $2,600 | 10.06 | 3.87 |
| Evan Gattis | PIT | $3,000 | 9.97 | 3.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Piña | CLE | $2,600 | 10.06 | 3.87 |
| Tucker Barnhart | PHI | $2,000 | 7.47 | 3.74 |
| Matt Wieters | CHC | $3,200 | 11.62 | 3.63 |
| Jason Castro | OAK | $2,500 | 8.92 | 3.57 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Zimmerman | CHC | $4,100 | 14.37 | 3.50 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,200 | 14.30 | 3.40 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $4,100 | 14.08 | 3.43 |
| Wil Myers | SD | $3,900 | 13.38 | 3.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Davidson | MIN | $2,500 | 9.82 | 3.93 |
| Kennys Vargas | OAK | $2,400 | 9.09 | 3.79 |
| Chris Davis | BAL | $3,300 | 11.95 | 3.62 |
| Ryan Zimmerman | CHC | $4,100 | 14.37 | 3.50 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,400 | 15.30 | 3.48 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,200 | 14.92 | 3.55 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $3,500 | 13.35 | 3.81 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $3,100 | 12.75 | 4.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $3,100 | 12.75 | 4.11 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $3,500 | 13.35 | 3.81 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,200 | 14.92 | 3.55 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,400 | 15.30 | 3.48 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,500 | 15.30 | 3.40 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,500 | 15.30 | 3.40 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,200 | 12.80 | 3.05 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $3,500 | 11.19 | 3.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jorge Polanco | OAK | $2,700 | 9.75 | 3.61 |
| J.J. Hardy | BAL | $2,400 | 8.44 | 3.52 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,500 | 15.30 | 3.40 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,500 | 15.30 | 3.40 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,900 | 15.58 | 3.18 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $3,600 | 12.54 | 3.48 |
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $3,500 | 12.43 | 3.55 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $3,600 | 12.13 | 3.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Gallo | TOR | $3,300 | 11.78 | 3.57 |
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $3,500 | 12.43 | 3.55 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $3,600 | 12.54 | 3.48 |
| Yuli Gurriel | PIT | $2,800 | 9.74 | 3.48 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $5,500 | 18.38 | 3.34 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $4,600 | 16.40 | 3.57 |
| Adam Eaton | CHC | $4,300 | 14.75 | 3.43 |
| Ryan Braun | CLE | $4,300 | 13.98 | 3.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyun Soo Kim | BAL | $2,400 | 11.93 | 4.97 |
| Hyun Soo Kim | BAL | $2,400 | 11.93 | 4.97 |
| Seth Smith | BAL | $2,600 | 12.40 | 4.77 |
| Byron Buxton | OAK | $2,000 | 8.05 | 4.02 |
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.