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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 | Gary Sánchez |
| 1B | Chris Carter |
| 2B | José Altuve |
| SS | Alcides Escobar |
| 3B | Evan Longoria |
| OF One | Chris Young |
| OF Two | Brett Gardner |
| OF Three | Ben Gamel |
| Salary | $35,000 |
| Expected Points | 128.82 |
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 | 48.38 | 4.17 |
| Carlos Carrasco | LAA | $10,300 | 40.06 | 3.89 |
| Justin Verlander | CHW | $9,500 | 32.49 | 3.42 |
| Drew Pomeranz | BOS | $8,300 | 31.63 | 3.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Scherzer | CHC | $11,600 | 48.38 | 4.17 |
| Chris Young | BOS | $2,800 | 11.32 | 4.04 |
| Chris Young | BOS | $2,800 | 11.32 | 4.04 |
| Jerad Eickhoff | HOU | $7,300 | 28.60 | 3.92 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $3,200 | 12.31 | 3.85 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $3,500 | 10.82 | 3.09 |
| Cameron Rupp | HOU | $2,900 | 8.91 | 3.07 |
| Robinson Chirinos | TOR | $2,800 | 8.86 | 3.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $3,200 | 12.31 | 3.85 |
| Bruce Maxwell | SEA | $2,000 | 7.49 | 3.74 |
| James McCann | CHW | $2,400 | 8.71 | 3.63 |
| Austin Hedges | SD | $2,500 | 8.21 | 3.28 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,500 | 14.09 | 3.13 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,700 | 13.88 | 2.95 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $4,400 | 13.73 | 3.12 |
| Mark Reynolds | TB | $4,300 | 13.72 | 3.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Carter | DET | $2,300 | 8.83 | 3.84 |
| Tommy Joseph | HOU | $2,700 | 9.44 | 3.50 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $3,500 | 12.26 | 3.50 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $3,500 | 12.26 | 3.50 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $3,900 | 14.70 | 3.77 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,200 | 12.53 | 2.98 |
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $4,000 | 12.37 | 3.09 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $3,600 | 12.05 | 3.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $3,900 | 14.70 | 3.77 |
| Jed Lowrie | SEA | $2,300 | 8.55 | 3.72 |
| Jason Kipnis | LAA | $2,700 | 9.96 | 3.69 |
| Gift Ngoepe | LAD | $2,200 | 7.85 | 3.57 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | CHC | $3,800 | 13.04 | 3.43 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $3,700 | 11.86 | 3.21 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,200 | 11.80 | 2.81 |
| Addison Russell | ATL | $3,700 | 11.78 | 3.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Anderson | MIN | $2,400 | 8.76 | 3.65 |
| José Iglesias | CHW | $2,300 | 8.34 | 3.63 |
| Ronald Torreyes | DET | $2,100 | 7.56 | 3.60 |
| Orlando Arcia | CLE | $2,300 | 7.95 | 3.45 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $5,100 | 16.08 | 3.15 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,700 | 14.49 | 3.08 |
| Kyle Seager | TEX | $3,600 | 11.53 | 3.20 |
| Nicholas Castellanos | CHW | $3,700 | 11.51 | 3.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conor Gillaspie | SF | $2,100 | 7.59 | 3.61 |
| Conor Gillaspie | SF | $2,100 | 7.59 | 3.61 |
| Trevor Plouffe | SEA | $2,500 | 8.58 | 3.43 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $2,700 | 8.79 | 3.25 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $5,000 | 16.50 | 3.30 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $4,400 | 13.68 | 3.11 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | ARZ | $4,100 | 13.30 | 3.24 |
| Andrew Benintendi | BOS | $4,100 | 13.11 | 3.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Young | BOS | $2,800 | 11.32 | 4.04 |
| Chris Young | BOS | $2,800 | 11.32 | 4.04 |
| Ben Gamel | TEX | $2,700 | 10.34 | 3.83 |
| Ryan Rua | TOR | $2,200 | 8.24 | 3.74 |
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.