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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 | Justin Verlander |
| C | Evan Gattis |
| 1B | Paul Goldschmidt |
| 2B | Daniel Murphy |
| SS | Andrés Blanco |
| 3B | Jake Lamb |
| OF One | Tony Kemp |
| OF Two | Yasmany Tomás |
| OF Three | David Peralta |
| Salary | $35,000 |
| Expected Points | 129.93 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | BOS | $11,300 | 45.38 | 4.02 |
| Corey Kluber | LAA | $10,600 | 40.52 | 3.82 |
| Justin Verlander | CHW | $9,300 | 38.78 | 4.17 |
| Matt Harvey | CIN | $8,700 | 30.15 | 3.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Verlander | CHW | $9,300 | 38.78 | 4.17 |
| Chris Sale | BOS | $11,300 | 45.38 | 4.02 |
| Corey Kluber | LAA | $10,600 | 40.52 | 3.82 |
| Edinson Volquez | ARZ | $6,300 | 23.84 | 3.78 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Wieters | CHC | $3,300 | 10.44 | 3.16 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,700 | 9.66 | 2.61 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,700 | 9.66 | 2.61 |
| Evan Gattis | PIT | $2,300 | 9.49 | 4.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Gattis | PIT | $2,300 | 9.49 | 4.13 |
| Brian McCann | PIT | $2,400 | 9.02 | 3.76 |
| Carlos Ruiz | TEX | $2,000 | 6.60 | 3.30 |
| Sandy León | BOS | $2,300 | 7.57 | 3.29 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Reynolds | TB | $4,200 | 13.26 | 3.16 |
| Carlos Santana | LAA | $3,900 | 13.13 | 3.37 |
| Carlos Santana | LAA | $3,900 | 13.13 | 3.37 |
| Wil Myers | SD | $4,200 | 12.60 | 3.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marwin González | PIT | $2,000 | 7.91 | 3.95 |
| Marwin González | PIT | $2,000 | 7.91 | 3.95 |
| C.J. Cron | MIL | $2,300 | 8.60 | 3.74 |
| Chris Carter | DET | $2,300 | 8.38 | 3.64 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,400 | 16.35 | 3.72 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $3,800 | 13.68 | 3.60 |
| Ian Kinsler | CHW | $3,700 | 10.83 | 2.93 |
| Jason Kipnis | LAA | $3,100 | 10.81 | 3.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,400 | 16.35 | 3.72 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $3,800 | 13.68 | 3.60 |
| Ryan Schimpf | SD | $2,600 | 9.31 | 3.58 |
| Jason Kipnis | LAA | $3,100 | 10.81 | 3.49 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,800 | 16.64 | 3.47 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,100 | 13.21 | 3.22 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $3,800 | 12.78 | 3.36 |
| Jean Segura | TEX | $3,400 | 10.93 | 3.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrés Blanco | HOU | $2,000 | 7.77 | 3.89 |
| Andrés Blanco | HOU | $2,000 | 7.77 | 3.89 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,800 | 16.64 | 3.47 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $3,800 | 12.78 | 3.36 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,800 | 16.02 | 3.34 |
| Yangervis Solarte | SD | $3,200 | 10.66 | 3.33 |
| Nicholas Castellanos | CHW | $3,500 | 10.14 | 2.90 |
| Maikel Franco | HOU | $3,000 | 9.92 | 3.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martín Prado | ARZ | $2,800 | 9.57 | 3.42 |
| Martín Prado | ARZ | $2,800 | 9.57 | 3.42 |
| José Reyes | CIN | $2,100 | 7.09 | 3.37 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,800 | 16.02 | 3.34 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $5,400 | 17.14 | 3.17 |
| Adam Eaton | CHC | $4,500 | 14.77 | 3.28 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $4,900 | 14.75 | 3.01 |
| Michael Brantley | LAA | $4,200 | 14.36 | 3.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tony Kemp | PIT | $2,100 | 9.48 | 4.51 |
| Tony Kemp | PIT | $2,100 | 9.48 | 4.51 |
| Norichika Aoki | PIT | $2,400 | 9.26 | 3.86 |
| Guillermo Heredia | TEX | $2,300 | 8.57 | 3.73 |
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.