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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 | Justin Verlander |
| P Two | Robbie Ray |
| C | Juan Centeno |
| 1B | Danny Valencia |
| 2B | Yangervis Solarte |
| SS | Allen Cordoba |
| 3B | Cory Spangenberg |
| OF One | Allen Cordoba |
| OF Two | Nelson Cruz |
| OF Three | Michael Conforto |
| Salary | $42,600 |
| Expected Points | 93.49 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Verlander | CHW | $9,900 | 20.42 | 2.06 |
| Kenta Maeda | STL | $8,800 | 17.83 | 2.03 |
| Gio González | CHC | $9,100 | 17.50 | 1.92 |
| Michael Wacha | WSH | $8,200 | 16.69 | 2.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Pomeranz | BOS | $7,600 | 15.98 | 2.10 |
| Ivan Nova | LAD | $7,700 | 15.89 | 2.06 |
| Justin Verlander | CHW | $9,900 | 20.42 | 2.06 |
| Kenta Maeda | STL | $8,800 | 17.83 | 2.03 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buster Posey | SF | $4,000 | 8.43 | 2.11 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $3,800 | 7.32 | 1.93 |
| Jonathan Lucroy | TOR | $4,100 | 7.18 | 1.75 |
| Cameron Rupp | HOU | $3,200 | 7.02 | 2.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Centeno | PIT | $2,100 | 4.81 | 2.29 |
| Austin Hedges | SD | $2,300 | 5.22 | 2.27 |
| Cameron Rupp | HOU | $3,200 | 7.02 | 2.19 |
| Manny Piña | CLE | $2,900 | 6.32 | 2.18 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Zimmerman | CHC | $4,700 | 9.74 | 2.07 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,900 | 9.54 | 1.95 |
| Hanley Ramírez | BOS | $4,500 | 9.31 | 2.07 |
| Mitch Moreland | BOS | $4,300 | 9.01 | 2.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Valencia | TEX | $3,000 | 7.22 | 2.41 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $3,500 | 7.78 | 2.22 |
| Brandon Belt | SF | $3,900 | 8.32 | 2.13 |
| Lucas Duda | CIN | $3,600 | 7.67 | 2.13 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,800 | 9.57 | 1.99 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $4,700 | 9.04 | 1.92 |
| Adam Frazier | LAD | $4,000 | 8.98 | 2.25 |
| Dustin Pedroia | BOS | $4,200 | 8.79 | 2.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yangervis Solarte | SD | $2,700 | 6.78 | 2.51 |
| Ian Kinsler | CHW | $3,500 | 8.50 | 2.43 |
| Taylor Motter | TEX | $2,800 | 6.50 | 2.32 |
| Adam Frazier | LAD | $4,000 | 8.98 | 2.25 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,800 | 10.42 | 2.17 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $4,800 | 9.50 | 1.98 |
| Jean Segura | TEX | $4,100 | 8.59 | 2.10 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $4,300 | 8.20 | 1.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allen Cordoba | SD | $2,300 | 6.71 | 2.92 |
| Taylor Motter | TEX | $2,800 | 6.50 | 2.32 |
| José Iglesias | CHW | $2,400 | 5.24 | 2.18 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,800 | 10.42 | 2.17 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $4,300 | 9.27 | 2.16 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $5,100 | 9.21 | 1.80 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,000 | 8.99 | 1.80 |
| Hernán Pérez | CLE | $3,600 | 8.05 | 2.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cory Spangenberg | SD | $2,600 | 6.01 | 2.31 |
| Hernán Pérez | CLE | $3,600 | 8.05 | 2.23 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $4,300 | 9.27 | 2.16 |
| Rio Ruiz | NYM | $2,800 | 5.83 | 2.08 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,500 | 12.09 | 2.20 |
| Michael Conforto | CIN | $5,100 | 11.72 | 2.30 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,600 | 11.12 | 1.98 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $4,900 | 10.75 | 2.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allen Cordoba | SD | $2,300 | 6.71 | 2.92 |
| Nelson Cruz | TEX | $4,000 | 10.12 | 2.53 |
| José Osuna | LAD | $3,000 | 7.48 | 2.49 |
| Hunter Renfroe | SD | $3,000 | 7.46 | 2.49 |
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.