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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 | Danny Salazar |
| C | Stephen Vogt |
| 1B | Edwin Encarnación |
| 2B | Daniel Murphy |
| SS | Andrew Romine |
| 3B | Andrew Romine |
| OF One | Rickie Weeks Jr. |
| OF Two | Bryce Harper |
| OF Three | George Springer |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 112.44 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Scherzer | CHC | $12,600 | 27.34 | 2.17 |
| Danny Salazar | LAA | $8,700 | 22.42 | 2.58 |
| John Lackey | ATL | $9,900 | 18.68 | 1.89 |
| Marcus Stroman | KC | $9,300 | 17.64 | 1.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Salazar | LAA | $8,700 | 22.42 | 2.58 |
| Ivan Nova | LAD | $8,000 | 17.50 | 2.19 |
| Max Scherzer | CHC | $12,600 | 27.34 | 2.17 |
| Amir Garrett | PHI | $5,800 | 12.28 | 2.12 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Schwarber | ATL | $4,600 | 9.17 | 1.99 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $3,800 | 7.43 | 1.95 |
| Stephen Vogt | SEA | $3,300 | 7.32 | 2.22 |
| Sandy León | BOS | $3,200 | 6.76 | 2.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Vogt | SEA | $3,300 | 7.32 | 2.22 |
| Jason Castro | OAK | $2,500 | 5.54 | 2.21 |
| Martín Maldonado | MIL | $2,400 | 5.13 | 2.14 |
| Jett Bandy | CLE | $2,600 | 5.57 | 2.14 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wil Myers | SD | $5,300 | 10.88 | 2.05 |
| Edwin Encarnación | LAA | $4,900 | 10.81 | 2.21 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $5,200 | 10.27 | 1.98 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,800 | 10.22 | 2.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yonder Alonso | SEA | $3,100 | 7.06 | 2.28 |
| Tyler Moore | ARZ | $2,300 | 5.21 | 2.27 |
| Stephen Vogt | SEA | $3,300 | 7.32 | 2.22 |
| Edwin Encarnación | LAA | $4,900 | 10.81 | 2.21 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,500 | 10.73 | 2.38 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,700 | 10.31 | 2.19 |
| Yangervis Solarte | SD | $4,800 | 9.43 | 1.96 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $4,800 | 8.99 | 1.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,500 | 10.73 | 2.38 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,700 | 10.31 | 2.19 |
| Wilmer Difo | CHC | $2,700 | 5.83 | 2.16 |
| César Hernández | HOU | $3,500 | 7.53 | 2.15 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,700 | 10.16 | 2.16 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,800 | 9.57 | 1.99 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $5,300 | 9.49 | 1.79 |
| Corey Seager | STL | $4,300 | 9.24 | 2.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Romine | CHW | $2,200 | 5.92 | 2.69 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $3,500 | 8.10 | 2.31 |
| Eduardo Escobar | OAK | $2,400 | 5.41 | 2.25 |
| Asdrúbal Cabrera | CIN | $3,800 | 8.28 | 2.18 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,500 | 10.73 | 2.38 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,300 | 10.58 | 2.00 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $5,100 | 10.13 | 1.99 |
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $5,000 | 9.58 | 1.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Romine | CHW | $2,200 | 5.92 | 2.69 |
| Conor Gillaspie | SF | $2,600 | 6.60 | 2.54 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,500 | 10.73 | 2.38 |
| Mike Moustakas | NYY | $3,400 | 7.73 | 2.27 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $5,000 | 11.32 | 2.26 |
| Wil Myers | SD | $5,300 | 10.88 | 2.05 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,100 | 10.77 | 2.11 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,500 | 10.67 | 1.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khris Davis | SEA | $4,000 | 9.53 | 2.38 |
| Andrew Toles | STL | $2,800 | 6.42 | 2.29 |
| George Springer | PIT | $4,300 | 9.79 | 2.28 |
| Tyler Moore | ARZ | $2,300 | 5.21 | 2.27 |
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.