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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 | Carlos Carrasco |
| P Two | Max Scherzer |
| C | James McCann |
| 1B | Yonder Alonso |
| 2B | José Altuve |
| SS | Gift Ngoepe |
| 3B | Eugenio Suárez |
| OF One | Adam Duvall |
| OF Two | Corey Dickerson |
| OF Three | Cody Bellinger |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 116.68 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Scherzer | CHC | $11,800 | 29.33 | 2.49 |
| Carlos Carrasco | LAA | $10,600 | 24.04 | 2.27 |
| Justin Verlander | CHW | $10,000 | 18.46 | 1.85 |
| Drew Pomeranz | BOS | $8,100 | 18.15 | 2.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Scherzer | CHC | $11,800 | 29.33 | 2.49 |
| Carlos Carrasco | LAA | $10,600 | 24.04 | 2.27 |
| Drew Pomeranz | BOS | $8,100 | 18.15 | 2.24 |
| Ariel Miranda | TEX | $6,900 | 15.49 | 2.24 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,800 | 9.33 | 1.94 |
| Sandy León | BOS | $3,200 | 6.77 | 2.11 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,900 | 6.76 | 1.73 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,900 | 6.76 | 1.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Hedges | SD | $2,700 | 6.19 | 2.29 |
| James McCann | CHW | $2,900 | 6.46 | 2.23 |
| Manny Piña | CLE | $2,800 | 6.16 | 2.20 |
| Robinson Chirinos | TOR | $3,000 | 6.55 | 2.18 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $5,800 | 11.74 | 2.02 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $5,800 | 11.74 | 2.02 |
| Mark Reynolds | TB | $4,300 | 11.26 | 2.62 |
| Mark Reynolds | TB | $4,300 | 11.26 | 2.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yonder Alonso | SEA | $2,900 | 8.12 | 2.80 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $3,500 | 9.20 | 2.63 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $3,500 | 9.20 | 2.63 |
| Mark Reynolds | TB | $4,300 | 11.26 | 2.62 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,900 | 11.54 | 2.35 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $4,500 | 10.04 | 2.23 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $4,500 | 10.04 | 2.23 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,700 | 9.97 | 2.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| César Hernández | HOU | $3,400 | 8.14 | 2.39 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,900 | 11.54 | 2.35 |
| Jed Lowrie | SEA | $2,800 | 6.59 | 2.35 |
| Cliff Pennington | MIL | $2,000 | 4.46 | 2.23 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | CHC | $5,200 | 10.31 | 1.98 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,600 | 9.86 | 2.14 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,600 | 9.86 | 2.14 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $4,800 | 9.22 | 1.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gift Ngoepe | LAD | $2,200 | 5.88 | 2.67 |
| Gift Ngoepe | LAD | $2,200 | 5.88 | 2.67 |
| Andrew Romine | CHW | $2,600 | 6.17 | 2.37 |
| Zack Cozart | PHI | $3,500 | 8.28 | 2.36 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $5,700 | 13.15 | 2.31 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $5,700 | 13.15 | 2.31 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,500 | 12.16 | 2.21 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,500 | 12.16 | 2.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugenio Suárez | PHI | $3,600 | 9.89 | 2.75 |
| Conor Gillaspie | SF | $2,400 | 5.77 | 2.40 |
| Conor Gillaspie | SF | $2,400 | 5.77 | 2.40 |
| T.J. Rivera | CIN | $2,700 | 6.28 | 2.33 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $5,400 | 12.40 | 2.30 |
| Ian Desmond | TB | $5,000 | 10.56 | 2.11 |
| Ian Desmond | TB | $5,000 | 10.56 | 2.11 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $4,600 | 10.32 | 2.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $3,500 | 9.20 | 2.63 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $3,500 | 9.20 | 2.63 |
| Ben Gamel | TEX | $3,000 | 7.68 | 2.56 |
| Lonnie Chisenhall | LAA | $3,000 | 7.33 | 2.44 |
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.