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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 | Zack Greinke |
| P Two | Amir Garrett |
| C | Manny Piña |
| 1B | Anthony Rizzo |
| 2B | Daniel Murphy |
| SS | Addison Russell |
| 3B | Kiké Hernández |
| OF One | Kiké Hernández |
| OF Two | Trea Turner |
| OF Three | Charlie Blackmon |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 109.6 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Vargas | NYY | $8,000 | 20.40 | 2.55 |
| Amir Garrett | PHI | $6,700 | 18.41 | 2.75 |
| Francisco Liriano | KC | $9,700 | 17.35 | 1.79 |
| Brett Anderson | ATL | $7,300 | 13.39 | 1.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amir Garrett | PHI | $6,700 | 18.41 | 2.75 |
| Jason Vargas | NYY | $8,000 | 20.40 | 2.55 |
| Jesse Chávez | MIL | $6,700 | 12.42 | 1.85 |
| Brett Anderson | ATL | $7,300 | 13.39 | 1.83 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Piña | CLE | $3,100 | 7.99 | 2.58 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,900 | 7.75 | 1.99 |
| Jonathan Lucroy | TOR | $4,300 | 7.61 | 1.77 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $3,200 | 7.30 | 2.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Piña | CLE | $3,100 | 7.99 | 2.58 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $3,200 | 7.30 | 2.28 |
| Geovany Soto | MIN | $2,700 | 6.15 | 2.28 |
| Austin Hedges | SD | $3,000 | 6.25 | 2.08 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $5,300 | 11.21 | 2.12 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $5,100 | 10.93 | 2.14 |
| Mark Reynolds | TB | $4,600 | 10.74 | 2.33 |
| Ryan Zimmerman | CHC | $4,900 | 10.44 | 2.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Reynolds | TB | $4,600 | 10.74 | 2.33 |
| Adrián González | STL | $3,600 | 7.88 | 2.19 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $5,100 | 10.93 | 2.14 |
| Ryan Zimmerman | CHC | $4,900 | 10.44 | 2.13 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $5,600 | 10.58 | 1.89 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $5,300 | 10.57 | 1.99 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $4,800 | 9.67 | 2.01 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $4,800 | 8.62 | 1.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Espinosa | MIL | $3,000 | 6.02 | 2.01 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $4,800 | 9.67 | 2.01 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $5,300 | 10.57 | 1.99 |
| Ryan Goins | KC | $2,200 | 4.31 | 1.96 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | CHC | $5,500 | 11.84 | 2.15 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $5,400 | 10.08 | 1.87 |
| Corey Seager | STL | $4,200 | 9.36 | 2.23 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $4,100 | 8.26 | 2.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | STL | $4,200 | 9.36 | 2.23 |
| Andrelton Simmons | MIL | $3,100 | 6.76 | 2.18 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $5,500 | 11.84 | 2.15 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $4,100 | 8.26 | 2.01 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,600 | 12.50 | 2.23 |
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $4,700 | 9.57 | 2.04 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $5,000 | 9.30 | 1.86 |
| Eugenio Suárez | PHI | $4,000 | 9.11 | 2.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $2,600 | 7.10 | 2.73 |
| Mike Moustakas | NYY | $3,300 | 8.71 | 2.64 |
| Chris Coghlan | KC | $2,100 | 5.36 | 2.55 |
| Justin Turner | STL | $3,400 | 8.12 | 2.39 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,500 | 12.26 | 2.23 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $5,500 | 11.84 | 2.15 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,300 | 11.14 | 2.10 |
| Ryan Braun | CLE | $5,400 | 10.27 | 1.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $2,600 | 7.10 | 2.73 |
| Chris Coghlan | KC | $2,100 | 5.36 | 2.55 |
| Andrew Toles | STL | $2,900 | 6.98 | 2.41 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,500 | 12.26 | 2.23 |
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.