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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 | José Quintana |
| P Two | Justin Verlander |
| C | Yasmani Grandal |
| 1B | Yonder Alonso |
| 2B | Ian Happ |
| SS | Luis Sardiñas |
| 3B | Todd Frazier |
| OF One | Matt Joyce |
| OF Two | Leury García |
| OF Three | David Peralta |
| Salary | $49,400 |
| Expected Points | 105.92 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Verlander | CHW | $11,300 | 24.04 | 2.13 |
| José Quintana | MIN | $10,200 | 21.22 | 2.08 |
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $11,000 | 20.84 | 1.89 |
| Max Scherzer | CHC | $13,600 | 19.27 | 1.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Nicolino | ARZ | $4,500 | 10.75 | 2.39 |
| Drew Pomeranz | BOS | $8,200 | 18.86 | 2.30 |
| Justin Verlander | CHW | $11,300 | 24.04 | 2.13 |
| José Quintana | MIN | $10,200 | 21.22 | 2.08 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $4,500 | 9.50 | 2.11 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $4,500 | 9.50 | 2.11 |
| Jonathan Lucroy | TOR | $3,900 | 7.74 | 1.98 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $4,200 | 7.52 | 1.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Graterol | MIL | $2,200 | 5.23 | 2.38 |
| Drew Butera | NYY | $2,100 | 4.81 | 2.29 |
| René Rivera | CIN | $2,700 | 6.14 | 2.27 |
| René Rivera | CIN | $2,700 | 6.14 | 2.27 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $5,200 | 10.71 | 2.06 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $5,200 | 10.71 | 2.06 |
| Yonder Alonso | SEA | $4,200 | 9.98 | 2.38 |
| Mark Reynolds | TB | $5,000 | 9.76 | 1.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yuli Gurriel | PIT | $3,100 | 7.67 | 2.48 |
| Yonder Alonso | SEA | $4,200 | 9.98 | 2.38 |
| Matt Holliday | DET | $3,700 | 8.32 | 2.25 |
| Brandon Belt | SF | $3,700 | 8.29 | 2.24 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $5,000 | 10.52 | 2.10 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $5,000 | 10.52 | 2.10 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,700 | 10.15 | 2.16 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,900 | 9.94 | 2.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ian Happ | ATL | $2,700 | 7.07 | 2.62 |
| César Hernández | HOU | $3,400 | 7.53 | 2.21 |
| César Hernández | HOU | $3,400 | 7.53 | 2.21 |
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $2,600 | 5.71 | 2.20 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | STL | $5,700 | 11.20 | 1.96 |
| Corey Seager | STL | $5,700 | 11.20 | 1.96 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $5,000 | 10.43 | 2.09 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $5,000 | 10.43 | 2.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Rosales | SEA | $2,800 | 6.12 | 2.18 |
| Alcides Escobar | NYY | $2,700 | 5.84 | 2.16 |
| Hernán Pérez | CLE | $3,500 | 7.51 | 2.15 |
| Hernán Pérez | CLE | $3,500 | 7.51 | 2.15 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,500 | 10.93 | 1.99 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,500 | 10.93 | 1.99 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,900 | 10.58 | 2.16 |
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $4,900 | 10.00 | 2.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derek Dietrich | ARZ | $3,100 | 7.19 | 2.32 |
| Derek Dietrich | ARZ | $3,100 | 7.19 | 2.32 |
| Matt Davidson | MIN | $3,300 | 7.57 | 2.29 |
| Todd Frazier | MIN | $4,200 | 9.42 | 2.24 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $5,600 | 11.41 | 2.04 |
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $5,600 | 11.41 | 2.04 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,400 | 11.12 | 2.06 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $5,200 | 10.71 | 2.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Joyce | SEA | $2,900 | 7.42 | 2.56 |
| Leury García | MIN | $2,800 | 7.11 | 2.54 |
| Avisaíl García | MIN | $3,600 | 8.63 | 2.40 |
| Justin Ruggiano | SF | $2,500 | 5.84 | 2.33 |
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.