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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 | Max Scherzer |
| C | Jonathan Lucroy |
| 1B | C.J. Cron |
| 2B | Brandon Drury |
| SS | Pat Valaika |
| 3B | Nolan Arenado |
| OF One | Kole Calhoun |
| OF Two | Andrew Toles |
| OF Three | A.J. Pollock |
| Salary | $35,000 |
| Expected Points | 128.02 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Scherzer | CHC | $11,600 | 47.84 | 4.12 |
| Carlos Carrasco | LAA | $10,800 | 39.96 | 3.70 |
| Jake Arrieta | ATL | $10,200 | 36.41 | 3.57 |
| Marcus Stroman | KC | $9,100 | 35.45 | 3.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Scherzer | CHC | $11,600 | 47.84 | 4.12 |
| Jeff Samardzija | SF | $8,700 | 35.43 | 4.07 |
| Lance Lynn | WSH | $8,000 | 32.53 | 4.07 |
| Charlie Morton | PIT | $6,300 | 25.15 | 3.99 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Lucroy | TOR | $2,700 | 9.78 | 3.62 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $2,900 | 9.65 | 3.33 |
| Evan Gattis | PIT | $3,200 | 9.32 | 2.91 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $2,900 | 9.31 | 3.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geovany Soto | MIN | $2,100 | 7.66 | 3.65 |
| Jonathan Lucroy | TOR | $2,700 | 9.78 | 3.62 |
| John Hicks | CHW | $2,200 | 7.95 | 3.61 |
| John Hicks | CHW | $2,200 | 7.95 | 3.61 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Thames | CLE | $4,500 | 15.56 | 3.46 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,300 | 14.97 | 3.48 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,200 | 13.73 | 3.27 |
| Carlos Santana | LAA | $4,000 | 12.32 | 3.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C.J. Cron | MIL | $2,300 | 9.95 | 4.33 |
| Matt Davidson | MIN | $2,600 | 10.21 | 3.93 |
| Eric Hosmer | NYY | $2,600 | 10.02 | 3.85 |
| Albert Pujols | MIL | $2,800 | 10.41 | 3.72 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $3,900 | 13.48 | 3.46 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $3,800 | 12.99 | 3.42 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $3,400 | 12.20 | 3.59 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,000 | 11.90 | 2.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javier Báez | ATL | $2,500 | 9.46 | 3.78 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $2,400 | 8.91 | 3.71 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $2,400 | 8.91 | 3.71 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $3,400 | 12.20 | 3.59 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | STL | $3,500 | 13.76 | 3.93 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $3,900 | 13.31 | 3.41 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,100 | 12.10 | 2.95 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $3,300 | 11.17 | 3.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pat Valaika | TB | $2,200 | 9.21 | 4.19 |
| Corey Seager | STL | $3,500 | 13.76 | 3.93 |
| Tim Anderson | MIN | $2,900 | 11.04 | 3.81 |
| J.J. Hardy | BAL | $2,200 | 8.04 | 3.65 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,400 | 15.68 | 3.56 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,200 | 14.70 | 3.50 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $3,300 | 12.48 | 3.78 |
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $3,500 | 11.74 | 3.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conor Gillaspie | SF | $2,100 | 8.63 | 4.11 |
| Conor Gillaspie | SF | $2,100 | 8.63 | 4.11 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $3,300 | 12.48 | 3.78 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,400 | 15.68 | 3.56 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,000 | 15.52 | 3.10 |
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $4,800 | 13.74 | 2.86 |
| Ryan Braun | CLE | $4,200 | 13.50 | 3.21 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $3,900 | 12.34 | 3.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Rickard | BAL | $2,000 | 8.18 | 4.09 |
| Brandon Guyer | LAA | $2,300 | 9.35 | 4.07 |
| Andrew Toles | STL | $2,200 | 8.93 | 4.06 |
| Kole Calhoun | MIL | $2,600 | 9.88 | 3.80 |
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.