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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 | Jacob deGrom |
| P Two | Max Scherzer |
| C | Martín Maldonado |
| 1B | Rickie Weeks Jr. |
| 2B | Neil Walker |
| SS | Carlos Correa |
| 3B | Deven Marrero |
| OF One | Justin Ruggiano |
| OF Two | Matt Adams |
| OF Three | Jake Marisnick |
| Salary | $48,900 |
| Expected Points | 102.82 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Scherzer | CHC | $12,700 | 30.16 | 2.37 |
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $12,100 | 24.72 | 2.04 |
| Jake Arrieta | ATL | $9,200 | 19.64 | 2.13 |
| Alex Wood | STL | $9,600 | 17.57 | 1.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Júnior Guerra | CLE | $4,800 | 13.41 | 2.79 |
| Max Scherzer | CHC | $12,700 | 30.16 | 2.37 |
| Aaron Nola | HOU | $7,700 | 17.43 | 2.26 |
| Dan Straily | ARZ | $7,500 | 16.74 | 2.23 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buster Posey | SF | $4,000 | 8.59 | 2.15 |
| Yadier Molina | WSH | $3,900 | 7.71 | 1.98 |
| Evan Gattis | PIT | $3,400 | 7.47 | 2.20 |
| Jonathan Lucroy | TOR | $3,800 | 7.44 | 1.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martín Maldonado | MIL | $2,100 | 4.99 | 2.37 |
| René Rivera | CIN | $2,500 | 5.82 | 2.33 |
| Austin Romine | DET | $2,600 | 5.83 | 2.24 |
| Evan Gattis | PIT | $3,400 | 7.47 | 2.20 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $4,600 | 11.28 | 2.45 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,900 | 10.52 | 2.15 |
| Jay Bruce | CIN | $4,500 | 9.38 | 2.08 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $4,800 | 9.27 | 1.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $4,600 | 11.28 | 2.45 |
| Matt Adams | NYM | $3,300 | 7.97 | 2.42 |
| Tommy Joseph | HOU | $3,400 | 8.02 | 2.36 |
| Carlos Santana | LAA | $4,000 | 9.03 | 2.26 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,700 | 10.25 | 2.18 |
| Jason Kipnis | LAA | $4,200 | 8.64 | 2.06 |
| Neil Walker | CIN | $3,500 | 8.28 | 2.36 |
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $4,700 | 8.20 | 1.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neil Walker | CIN | $3,500 | 8.28 | 2.36 |
| Starlin Castro | DET | $3,500 | 8.01 | 2.29 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $3,400 | 7.65 | 2.25 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,700 | 10.25 | 2.18 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | CHC | $5,000 | 10.77 | 2.15 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $4,900 | 10.07 | 2.06 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $4,100 | 9.81 | 2.39 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,400 | 9.46 | 2.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $4,100 | 9.81 | 2.39 |
| Alcides Escobar | NYY | $2,400 | 5.61 | 2.34 |
| Erick Aybar | SD | $2,100 | 4.63 | 2.20 |
| Allen Cordoba | SD | $2,300 | 4.99 | 2.17 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,700 | 10.37 | 2.21 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,800 | 10.31 | 2.15 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $4,500 | 10.11 | 2.25 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,400 | 9.49 | 2.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deven Marrero | BOS | $2,700 | 6.42 | 2.38 |
| Rio Ruiz | NYM | $2,600 | 5.94 | 2.28 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $4,500 | 10.11 | 2.25 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,700 | 10.37 | 2.21 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $5,300 | 12.34 | 2.33 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,500 | 11.93 | 2.17 |
| Michael Conforto | CIN | $5,000 | 11.86 | 2.37 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,500 | 11.34 | 2.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Ruggiano | SF | $2,600 | 6.48 | 2.49 |
| Matt Adams | NYM | $3,300 | 7.97 | 2.42 |
| Jayson Werth | CHC | $3,700 | 8.93 | 2.41 |
| Ezequiel Carrera | KC | $2,700 | 6.43 | 2.38 |
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.