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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 | John Lackey |
| C | Robinson Chirinos |
| 1B | Wilmer Flores |
| 2B | Yolmer Sánchez |
| SS | Freddy Galvis |
| 3B | Wilmer Flores |
| OF One | Matt Joyce |
| OF Two | Charlie Blackmon |
| OF Three | Lorenzo Cain |
| Salary | $46,800 |
| Expected Points | 102.27 |
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 | 27.23 | 2.16 |
| John Lackey | ATL | $8,900 | 20.77 | 2.33 |
| Ian Kennedy | NYY | $8,500 | 17.92 | 2.11 |
| Ivan Nova | LAD | $8,700 | 16.60 | 1.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Anderson | CLE | $6,100 | 14.46 | 2.37 |
| John Lackey | ATL | $8,900 | 20.77 | 2.33 |
| Max Scherzer | CHC | $12,600 | 27.23 | 2.16 |
| Ian Kennedy | NYY | $8,500 | 17.92 | 2.11 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Gattis | PIT | $3,900 | 7.38 | 1.89 |
| Evan Gattis | PIT | $3,900 | 7.38 | 1.89 |
| Salvador Pérez | NYY | $3,500 | 6.87 | 1.96 |
| Salvador Pérez | NYY | $3,500 | 6.87 | 1.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geovany Soto | MIN | $2,400 | 6.17 | 2.57 |
| Geovany Soto | MIN | $2,400 | 6.17 | 2.57 |
| René Rivera | CIN | $2,200 | 5.06 | 2.30 |
| René Rivera | CIN | $2,200 | 5.06 | 2.30 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $5,200 | 10.85 | 2.09 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $5,200 | 10.85 | 2.09 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,900 | 10.71 | 2.18 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,900 | 10.71 | 2.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmer Flores | CIN | $3,000 | 7.97 | 2.66 |
| Wilmer Flores | CIN | $3,000 | 7.97 | 2.66 |
| Yonder Alonso | SEA | $3,000 | 7.55 | 2.52 |
| Yonder Alonso | SEA | $3,000 | 7.55 | 2.52 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,900 | 10.92 | 2.23 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,900 | 10.92 | 2.23 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,800 | 10.38 | 2.16 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,800 | 10.38 | 2.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $2,300 | 5.99 | 2.60 |
| Adam Rosales | SEA | $2,400 | 6.08 | 2.53 |
| Adam Rosales | SEA | $2,400 | 6.08 | 2.53 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,500 | 10.35 | 2.30 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | CHC | $5,100 | 11.08 | 2.17 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $5,100 | 11.08 | 2.17 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $5,000 | 9.16 | 1.83 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $5,000 | 9.16 | 1.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Rosales | SEA | $2,400 | 6.08 | 2.53 |
| Adam Rosales | SEA | $2,400 | 6.08 | 2.53 |
| Erick Aybar | SD | $2,600 | 5.71 | 2.20 |
| Erick Aybar | SD | $2,600 | 5.71 | 2.20 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $5,000 | 10.82 | 2.16 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $5,100 | 10.17 | 1.99 |
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $4,400 | 10.08 | 2.29 |
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $4,400 | 10.08 | 2.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmer Flores | CIN | $3,000 | 7.97 | 2.66 |
| Wilmer Flores | CIN | $3,000 | 7.97 | 2.66 |
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $2,300 | 5.99 | 2.60 |
| Eugenio Suárez | PHI | $3,500 | 8.71 | 2.49 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $5,400 | 12.05 | 2.23 |
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $5,400 | 12.05 | 2.23 |
| Hanley Ramírez | BOS | $5,000 | 10.70 | 2.14 |
| Hanley Ramírez | BOS | $5,000 | 10.70 | 2.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Joyce | SEA | $2,500 | 6.53 | 2.61 |
| Matt Joyce | SEA | $2,500 | 6.53 | 2.61 |
| Avisaíl García | MIN | $3,200 | 7.67 | 2.40 |
| Avisaíl García | MIN | $3,200 | 7.67 | 2.40 |
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.