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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 | Chris Sale |
| P Two | Justin Verlander |
| C | Welington Castillo |
| 1B | Miguel Cabrera |
| 2B | Wilmer Flores |
| SS | Brandon Crawford |
| 3B | Wilmer Flores |
| OF One | Adam Jones |
| OF Two | José Martínez |
| OF Three | J.D. Martinez |
| Salary | $47,900 |
| Expected Points | 106.63 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | BOS | $14,100 | 29.64 | 2.10 |
| Justin Verlander | CHW | $7,600 | 20.08 | 2.64 |
| Gio González | CHC | $9,000 | 19.46 | 2.16 |
| José Berríos | OAK | $8,800 | 17.28 | 1.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Verlander | CHW | $7,600 | 20.08 | 2.64 |
| Michael Wacha | WSH | $6,300 | 13.80 | 2.19 |
| David Holmberg | MIN | $4,600 | 9.93 | 2.16 |
| Gio González | CHC | $9,000 | 19.46 | 2.16 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buster Posey | SF | $4,800 | 9.78 | 2.04 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,900 | 9.67 | 1.97 |
| Welington Castillo | BAL | $3,200 | 8.11 | 2.53 |
| Alex Avila | CHW | $4,100 | 7.79 | 1.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welington Castillo | BAL | $3,200 | 8.11 | 2.53 |
| Sandy Leon | BOS | $2,600 | 5.92 | 2.28 |
| René Rivera | CIN | $2,300 | 5.08 | 2.21 |
| Tom Murphy | TB | $2,800 | 6.20 | 2.21 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $5,300 | 10.96 | 2.07 |
| Mark Reynolds | TB | $5,300 | 10.30 | 1.94 |
| Ryan Zimmerman | CHC | $5,200 | 10.17 | 1.95 |
| Mitch Moreland | BOS | $4,600 | 9.82 | 2.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Cabrera | CHW | $3,400 | 8.77 | 2.58 |
| José Martínez | WSH | $2,700 | 6.71 | 2.49 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $4,000 | 9.76 | 2.44 |
| Albert Pujols | MIL | $3,300 | 7.25 | 2.20 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $5,200 | 10.60 | 2.04 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $4,400 | 10.28 | 2.34 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,700 | 9.35 | 1.99 |
| Jonathan Schoop | BAL | $4,500 | 9.13 | 2.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmer Flores | CIN | $2,900 | 7.55 | 2.60 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $4,400 | 10.28 | 2.34 |
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $3,200 | 7.36 | 2.30 |
| Taylor Motter | TEX | $2,500 | 5.58 | 2.23 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | CHC | $5,500 | 10.49 | 1.91 |
| Corey Seager | STL | $4,900 | 9.57 | 1.95 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $4,700 | 9.49 | 2.02 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $3,500 | 8.30 | 2.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $3,500 | 8.30 | 2.37 |
| Adam Rosales | SEA | $2,100 | 4.97 | 2.36 |
| José Reyes | CIN | $2,900 | 6.84 | 2.36 |
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $3,600 | 8.10 | 2.25 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,400 | 12.34 | 2.29 |
| Eduardo Núñez | SF | $4,900 | 10.25 | 2.09 |
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $4,400 | 10.05 | 2.28 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,900 | 9.93 | 2.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmer Flores | CIN | $2,900 | 7.55 | 2.60 |
| José Reyes | CIN | $2,900 | 6.84 | 2.36 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,400 | 12.34 | 2.29 |
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $4,400 | 10.05 | 2.28 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,500 | 11.44 | 2.08 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,200 | 11.25 | 2.16 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $5,300 | 10.96 | 2.07 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $5,600 | 10.92 | 1.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Jones | BAL | $3,200 | 8.10 | 2.53 |
| José Martínez | WSH | $2,700 | 6.71 | 2.49 |
| Alex Presley | CHW | $2,300 | 5.43 | 2.36 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $4,400 | 10.28 | 2.34 |
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.