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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 | Carlos Martínez |
| P Two | Zack Wheeler |
| C | Yasmani Grandal |
| 1B | Paul Goldschmidt |
| 2B | Yolmer Sánchez |
| SS | Cliff Pennington |
| 3B | Yolmer Sánchez |
| OF One | Michael Conforto |
| OF Two | Justin Upton |
| OF Three | Nelson Cruz |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 102.74 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Martínez | WSH | $11,100 | 22.91 | 2.06 |
| Justin Verlander | CHW | $10,500 | 21.54 | 2.05 |
| Zack Wheeler | CIN | $8,000 | 18.05 | 2.26 |
| Julio Urías | STL | $8,200 | 17.32 | 2.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Wheeler | CIN | $8,000 | 18.05 | 2.26 |
| Luis Perdomo | SD | $7,000 | 15.60 | 2.23 |
| Julio Urías | STL | $8,200 | 17.32 | 2.11 |
| Carlos Martínez | WSH | $11,100 | 22.91 | 2.06 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $3,600 | 7.11 | 1.98 |
| Alex Avila | CHW | $3,500 | 7.07 | 2.02 |
| Welington Castillo | BAL | $4,200 | 6.92 | 1.65 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $4,500 | 6.80 | 1.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omar Narváez | MIN | $2,400 | 5.33 | 2.22 |
| Alex Avila | CHW | $3,500 | 7.07 | 2.02 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $3,600 | 7.11 | 1.98 |
| Juan Graterol | MIL | $2,400 | 4.74 | 1.98 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Davis | BAL | $5,100 | 10.01 | 1.96 |
| Jay Bruce | CIN | $4,900 | 9.56 | 1.95 |
| Wil Myers | SD | $4,700 | 9.23 | 1.96 |
| José Abreu | MIN | $4,500 | 9.17 | 2.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Davidson | MIN | $3,200 | 6.55 | 2.05 |
| José Abreu | MIN | $4,500 | 9.17 | 2.04 |
| Adrián González | STL | $3,400 | 6.91 | 2.03 |
| Alex Avila | CHW | $3,500 | 7.07 | 2.02 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ian Kinsler | CHW | $4,300 | 7.98 | 1.85 |
| Neil Walker | CIN | $4,300 | 7.95 | 1.85 |
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $4,000 | 7.45 | 1.86 |
| Jedd Gyorko | WSH | $4,000 | 7.42 | 1.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $2,900 | 7.33 | 2.53 |
| Cliff Pennington | MIL | $2,100 | 4.79 | 2.28 |
| Kolten Wong | WSH | $3,300 | 7.23 | 2.19 |
| Yangervis Solarte | SD | $3,200 | 6.32 | 1.97 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | STL | $4,500 | 9.08 | 2.02 |
| Jean Segura | TEX | $5,100 | 8.80 | 1.73 |
| Tim Anderson | MIN | $4,200 | 7.90 | 1.88 |
| José Reyes | CIN | $3,800 | 7.53 | 1.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cliff Pennington | MIL | $2,100 | 4.79 | 2.28 |
| José Iglesias | CHW | $2,600 | 5.56 | 2.14 |
| Erick Aybar | SD | $2,600 | 5.34 | 2.05 |
| Corey Seager | STL | $4,500 | 9.08 | 2.02 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | BAL | $5,200 | 10.08 | 1.94 |
| Kyle Seager | TEX | $3,800 | 8.32 | 2.19 |
| Joey Gallo | TOR | $4,400 | 8.08 | 1.84 |
| Todd Frazier | MIN | $3,800 | 7.97 | 2.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $2,900 | 7.33 | 2.53 |
| Kyle Seager | TEX | $3,800 | 8.32 | 2.19 |
| Todd Frazier | MIN | $3,800 | 7.97 | 2.10 |
| Matt Davidson | MIN | $3,200 | 6.55 | 2.05 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,700 | 10.97 | 1.92 |
| Nelson Cruz | TEX | $4,800 | 10.45 | 2.18 |
| Michael Conforto | CIN | $4,900 | 10.26 | 2.09 |
| José Bautista | KC | $4,900 | 9.97 | 2.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson Cruz | TEX | $4,800 | 10.45 | 2.18 |
| Jarrod Dyson | TEX | $3,500 | 7.54 | 2.15 |
| Tyler Collins | CHW | $3,200 | 6.86 | 2.14 |
| Kole Calhoun | MIL | $3,200 | 6.81 | 2.13 |
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.