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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 | Max Scherzer |
| P Two | Ivan Nova |
| C | Geovany Soto |
| 1B | Edwin Encarnación |
| 2B | Brian Dozier |
| SS | Eduardo Núñez |
| 3B | Eduardo Núñez |
| OF One | Rickie Weeks Jr. |
| OF Two | A.J. Pollock |
| OF Three | Kiké Hernández |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 110.25 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Scherzer | CHC | $13,000 | 31.25 | 2.40 |
| Francisco Liriano | KC | $8,900 | 17.64 | 1.98 |
| Ivan Nova | LAD | $7,000 | 16.84 | 2.41 |
| Zack Wheeler | CIN | $8,000 | 16.70 | 2.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivan Nova | LAD | $7,000 | 16.84 | 2.41 |
| Max Scherzer | CHC | $13,000 | 31.25 | 2.40 |
| Zack Wheeler | CIN | $8,000 | 16.70 | 2.09 |
| Francisco Liriano | KC | $8,900 | 17.64 | 1.98 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Schwarber | ATL | $5,000 | 9.50 | 1.90 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $4,600 | 9.37 | 2.04 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $5,500 | 8.59 | 1.56 |
| Jonathan Lucroy | TOR | $4,500 | 8.02 | 1.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geovany Soto | MIN | $2,800 | 6.49 | 2.32 |
| A.J. Ellis | ARZ | $2,400 | 5.20 | 2.17 |
| Chris Giménez | OAK | $2,600 | 5.42 | 2.08 |
| Nick Hundley | SF | $3,100 | 6.35 | 2.05 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $5,500 | 10.49 | 1.91 |
| Edwin Encarnación | LAA | $4,800 | 10.24 | 2.13 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,800 | 10.01 | 2.09 |
| Miguel Cabrera | CHW | $4,700 | 9.93 | 2.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Bour | ARZ | $3,100 | 6.64 | 2.14 |
| Edwin Encarnación | LAA | $4,800 | 10.24 | 2.13 |
| Mark Trumbo | BAL | $4,700 | 9.90 | 2.11 |
| Miguel Cabrera | CHW | $4,700 | 9.93 | 2.11 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Forsythe | STL | $4,900 | 10.24 | 2.09 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,600 | 10.07 | 2.19 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $4,500 | 9.89 | 2.20 |
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $4,800 | 9.24 | 1.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmer Flores | CIN | $3,300 | 7.90 | 2.39 |
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $3,700 | 8.60 | 2.32 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $4,500 | 9.89 | 2.20 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,600 | 10.07 | 2.19 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $5,000 | 10.85 | 2.17 |
| Eduardo Núñez | SF | $3,800 | 10.58 | 2.78 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,700 | 10.15 | 2.16 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $4,700 | 9.70 | 2.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eduardo Núñez | SF | $3,800 | 10.58 | 2.78 |
| Erick Aybar | SD | $2,000 | 4.57 | 2.29 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $3,500 | 7.64 | 2.18 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $5,000 | 10.85 | 2.17 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,400 | 11.38 | 2.11 |
| Eduardo Núñez | SF | $3,800 | 10.58 | 2.78 |
| Justin Turner | STL | $4,900 | 10.55 | 2.15 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $4,500 | 9.89 | 2.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eduardo Núñez | SF | $3,800 | 10.58 | 2.78 |
| Wilmer Flores | CIN | $3,300 | 7.90 | 2.39 |
| Mike Moustakas | NYY | $3,200 | 7.42 | 2.32 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $4,500 | 9.89 | 2.20 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $4,800 | 10.20 | 2.12 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,700 | 10.15 | 2.16 |
| Yasiel Puig | STL | $5,100 | 10.15 | 1.99 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,400 | 10.12 | 1.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $3,700 | 8.60 | 2.32 |
| Andrew Benintendi | BOS | $3,400 | 7.70 | 2.26 |
| Hunter Renfroe | SD | $3,300 | 7.16 | 2.17 |
| Matt Joyce | SEA | $3,000 | 6.50 | 2.17 |
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.