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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 | Corey Kluber |
| C | Alex Avila |
| 1B | Paul Goldschmidt |
| 2B | Tony Kemp |
| SS | Kiké Hernández |
| 3B | Nolan Arenado |
| OF One | Kiké Hernández |
| OF Two | Tony Kemp |
| OF Three | Khris Davis |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 111.52 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | BOS | $12,900 | 26.66 | 2.07 |
| Corey Kluber | LAA | $10,000 | 22.10 | 2.21 |
| Justin Verlander | CHW | $10,100 | 22.09 | 2.19 |
| Matt Moore | SF | $7,500 | 15.88 | 2.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Kluber | LAA | $10,000 | 22.10 | 2.21 |
| Justin Verlander | CHW | $10,100 | 22.09 | 2.19 |
| Matt Moore | SF | $7,500 | 15.88 | 2.12 |
| Chris Sale | BOS | $12,900 | 26.66 | 2.07 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Wieters | CHC | $4,300 | 7.84 | 1.82 |
| Matt Wieters | CHC | $4,300 | 7.84 | 1.82 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,700 | 7.52 | 2.03 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,700 | 7.52 | 2.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Avila | CHW | $2,700 | 6.62 | 2.45 |
| Alex Avila | CHW | $2,700 | 6.62 | 2.45 |
| Austin Barnes | STL | $2,600 | 6.14 | 2.36 |
| Austin Barnes | STL | $2,600 | 6.14 | 2.36 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edwin Encarnación | LAA | $4,600 | 10.56 | 2.30 |
| Mark Reynolds | TB | $4,500 | 10.07 | 2.24 |
| Mark Reynolds | TB | $4,500 | 10.07 | 2.24 |
| Carlos Santana | LAA | $4,400 | 9.78 | 2.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitch Moreland | BOS | $3,100 | 8.14 | 2.62 |
| Mitch Moreland | BOS | $3,100 | 8.14 | 2.62 |
| Alex Avila | CHW | $2,700 | 6.62 | 2.45 |
| Alex Avila | CHW | $2,700 | 6.62 | 2.45 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $5,300 | 12.43 | 2.35 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $5,300 | 12.43 | 2.35 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $4,700 | 10.59 | 2.25 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $4,700 | 10.59 | 2.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tony Kemp | PIT | $2,600 | 7.36 | 2.83 |
| Tony Kemp | PIT | $2,600 | 7.36 | 2.83 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $5,300 | 12.43 | 2.35 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $5,300 | 12.43 | 2.35 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | CHC | $5,600 | 12.99 | 2.32 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $5,600 | 12.99 | 2.32 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,800 | 9.95 | 2.07 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,800 | 9.95 | 2.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $2,300 | 7.02 | 3.05 |
| Taylor Motter | TEX | $3,000 | 7.16 | 2.39 |
| Taylor Motter | TEX | $3,000 | 7.16 | 2.39 |
| Adam Rosales | SEA | $2,300 | 5.42 | 2.35 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,400 | 12.30 | 2.28 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,400 | 12.30 | 2.28 |
| Nicholas Castellanos | CHW | $3,400 | 7.76 | 2.28 |
| Nicholas Castellanos | CHW | $3,400 | 7.76 | 2.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Coghlan | KC | $2,100 | 5.70 | 2.71 |
| Chris Coghlan | KC | $2,100 | 5.70 | 2.71 |
| Nicholas Castellanos | CHW | $3,400 | 7.76 | 2.28 |
| Nicholas Castellanos | CHW | $3,400 | 7.76 | 2.28 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $6,200 | 13.60 | 2.19 |
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $6,200 | 13.60 | 2.19 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,700 | 11.30 | 1.98 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,700 | 11.30 | 1.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $2,300 | 7.02 | 3.05 |
| Tony Kemp | PIT | $2,600 | 7.36 | 2.83 |
| Tony Kemp | PIT | $2,600 | 7.36 | 2.83 |
| Chris Coghlan | KC | $2,100 | 5.70 | 2.71 |
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.