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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 | Tyler Glasnow |
| C | Evan Gattis |
| 1B | Joey Votto |
| 2B | Daniel Murphy |
| SS | Asdrúbal Cabrera |
| 3B | Nolan Arenado |
| OF One | Mitch Haniger |
| OF Two | Khris Davis |
| OF Three | Hunter Renfroe |
| Salary | $30,900 |
| Expected Points | 106.03 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $10,000 | 40.86 | 4.09 |
| Chris Sale | BOS | $11,400 | 40.03 | 3.51 |
| Justin Verlander | CHW | $10,400 | 39.46 | 3.79 |
| Jon Lester | ATL | $10,100 | 35.72 | 3.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Glasnow | LAD | $4,400 | 21.45 | 4.87 |
| Brandon Finnegan | PHI | $7,200 | 31.93 | 4.43 |
| James Paxton | TEX | $7,700 | 32.91 | 4.27 |
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $10,000 | 40.86 | 4.09 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,900 | 10.30 | 2.64 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,900 | 10.30 | 2.64 |
| Evan Gattis | PIT | $2,900 | 9.66 | 3.33 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $2,900 | 9.52 | 3.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James McCann | CHW | $2,200 | 7.99 | 3.63 |
| Tucker Barnhart | PHI | $2,200 | 7.43 | 3.38 |
| Mike Zunino | TEX | $2,200 | 7.41 | 3.37 |
| Evan Gattis | PIT | $2,900 | 9.66 | 3.33 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Votto | PHI | $3,900 | 14.47 | 3.71 |
| Wil Myers | SD | $4,000 | 13.73 | 3.43 |
| Wil Myers | SD | $4,000 | 13.73 | 3.43 |
| Mark Reynolds | TB | $4,000 | 13.02 | 3.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Belt | SF | $2,900 | 11.06 | 3.81 |
| Brandon Moss | NYY | $2,300 | 8.68 | 3.77 |
| Brandon Moss | NYY | $2,300 | 8.68 | 3.77 |
| Yonder Alonso | SEA | $2,400 | 9.01 | 3.75 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $3,600 | 13.11 | 3.64 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $3,600 | 13.11 | 3.64 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $3,500 | 12.71 | 3.63 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $3,100 | 12.53 | 4.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $3,100 | 12.53 | 4.04 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $3,100 | 12.53 | 4.04 |
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $3,100 | 12.43 | 4.01 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $3,600 | 13.11 | 3.64 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,000 | 12.86 | 3.22 |
| Jean Segura | TEX | $3,300 | 10.38 | 3.15 |
| Jean Segura | TEX | $3,300 | 10.38 | 3.15 |
| Marcus Semien | SEA | $2,700 | 10.27 | 3.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordy Mercer | LAD | $2,100 | 8.06 | 3.84 |
| Marcus Semien | SEA | $2,700 | 10.27 | 3.80 |
| Marcus Semien | SEA | $2,700 | 10.27 | 3.80 |
| Stephen Drew | CHC | $2,000 | 7.17 | 3.59 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,900 | 16.14 | 3.29 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,300 | 14.57 | 3.39 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,300 | 14.57 | 3.39 |
| Yangervis Solarte | SD | $3,200 | 11.33 | 3.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Plouffe | SEA | $2,300 | 9.01 | 3.92 |
| Mike Moustakas | NYY | $2,700 | 10.44 | 3.86 |
| Yangervis Solarte | SD | $3,200 | 11.33 | 3.54 |
| Yangervis Solarte | SD | $3,200 | 11.33 | 3.54 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $4,500 | 15.27 | 3.39 |
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $4,700 | 13.47 | 2.86 |
| Carlos González | TB | $3,900 | 12.38 | 3.17 |
| Khris Davis | SEA | $3,300 | 11.76 | 3.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitch Haniger | TEX | $2,000 | 8.61 | 4.31 |
| Matt Joyce | SEA | $2,100 | 8.33 | 3.97 |
| Curtis Granderson | CIN | $2,600 | 9.95 | 3.83 |
| Jarrett Parker | SF | $2,000 | 7.43 | 3.72 |
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.