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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 | Matt Andriese |
| C | Cameron Rupp |
| 1B | Lucas Duda |
| 2B | José Altuve |
| SS | Allen Cordoba |
| 3B | Anthony Rendon |
| OF One | Matt Szczur |
| OF Two | Justin Upton |
| OF Three | Kevin Kiermaier |
| Salary | $29,400 |
| Expected Points | 103.34 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Verlander | CHW | $9,400 | 35.29 | 3.75 |
| Gio González | CHC | $8,600 | 32.03 | 3.72 |
| Kenta Maeda | STL | $9,000 | 30.30 | 3.37 |
| Michael Wacha | WSH | $8,700 | 29.75 | 3.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Pomeranz | BOS | $7,500 | 28.17 | 3.76 |
| Justin Verlander | CHW | $9,400 | 35.29 | 3.75 |
| Gio González | CHC | $8,600 | 32.03 | 3.72 |
| Michael Wacha | WSH | $8,700 | 29.75 | 3.42 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,600 | 10.98 | 3.05 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,600 | 10.98 | 3.05 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $3,400 | 9.52 | 2.80 |
| Jonathan Lucroy | TOR | $3,200 | 9.41 | 2.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Rupp | HOU | $2,400 | 9.38 | 3.91 |
| Manny Piña | CLE | $2,600 | 8.49 | 3.27 |
| Miguel Montero | ATL | $2,500 | 7.90 | 3.16 |
| Mike Zunino | TEX | $2,200 | 6.90 | 3.14 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Zimmerman | CHC | $3,700 | 12.96 | 3.50 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,300 | 12.61 | 2.93 |
| Hanley Ramírez | BOS | $3,500 | 12.25 | 3.50 |
| Mitch Moreland | BOS | $3,300 | 11.96 | 3.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lucas Duda | CIN | $2,400 | 10.24 | 4.27 |
| Matt Adams | NYM | $2,500 | 9.62 | 3.85 |
| Matt Adams | NYM | $2,500 | 9.62 | 3.85 |
| Mitch Moreland | BOS | $3,300 | 11.96 | 3.62 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $3,900 | 12.28 | 3.15 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $3,400 | 11.73 | 3.45 |
| Dustin Pedroia | BOS | $3,400 | 11.38 | 3.35 |
| Ian Kinsler | CHW | $3,300 | 11.02 | 3.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $3,400 | 11.73 | 3.45 |
| Cory Spangenberg | SD | $2,300 | 7.73 | 3.36 |
| Cory Spangenberg | SD | $2,300 | 7.73 | 3.36 |
| Dustin Pedroia | BOS | $3,400 | 11.38 | 3.35 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | CHC | $3,600 | 13.02 | 3.62 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $3,600 | 12.33 | 3.42 |
| Jean Segura | TEX | $3,500 | 11.14 | 3.18 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $3,800 | 10.71 | 2.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allen Cordoba | SD | $2,300 | 8.66 | 3.76 |
| Allen Cordoba | SD | $2,300 | 8.66 | 3.76 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $3,600 | 13.02 | 3.62 |
| José Reyes | CIN | $2,700 | 9.73 | 3.60 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $3,200 | 12.32 | 3.85 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,000 | 12.08 | 3.02 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,100 | 11.75 | 2.87 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $2,800 | 9.67 | 3.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $3,200 | 12.32 | 3.85 |
| David Freese | LAD | $2,500 | 8.76 | 3.50 |
| Luis Valbuena | MIL | $2,400 | 8.38 | 3.49 |
| Luis Valbuena | MIL | $2,400 | 8.38 | 3.49 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,000 | 15.89 | 3.18 |
| Michael Conforto | CIN | $4,500 | 15.68 | 3.48 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $4,300 | 14.90 | 3.46 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $4,500 | 14.49 | 3.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Szczur | SD | $2,100 | 8.41 | 4.00 |
| Justin Upton | CHW | $2,800 | 11.13 | 3.98 |
| Carlos González | TB | $3,100 | 12.35 | 3.98 |
| Hunter Renfroe | SD | $2,600 | 9.98 | 3.84 |
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.