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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 | Austin Romine |
| 1B | Lucas Duda |
| 2B | Jed Lowrie |
| SS | Elvis Andrus |
| 3B | Joey Gallo |
| OF One | Bradley Zimmer |
| OF Two | Rickie Weeks Jr. |
| OF Three | José Bautista |
| Salary | $32,600 |
| Expected Points | 121.53 |
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 | 49.55 | 4.20 |
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $11,000 | 43.97 | 4.00 |
| Jake Arrieta | ATL | $9,600 | 34.32 | 3.58 |
| Aaron Nola | HOU | $8,100 | 31.16 | 3.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Scherzer | CHC | $11,800 | 49.55 | 4.20 |
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $11,000 | 43.97 | 4.00 |
| A.J. Griffin | TOR | $6,900 | 26.66 | 3.86 |
| Aaron Nola | HOU | $8,100 | 31.16 | 3.85 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,800 | 11.10 | 2.92 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,800 | 11.10 | 2.92 |
| Yadier Molina | WSH | $3,800 | 10.08 | 2.65 |
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $3,200 | 9.78 | 3.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Romine | DET | $2,000 | 7.56 | 3.78 |
| Matt Wieters | CHC | $2,700 | 9.16 | 3.39 |
| Cameron Rupp | HOU | $2,500 | 8.39 | 3.36 |
| Christian Vázquez | BOS | $2,300 | 7.71 | 3.35 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $4,400 | 15.12 | 3.44 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,500 | 13.99 | 3.11 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $3,500 | 12.26 | 3.50 |
| Mitch Moreland | BOS | $3,400 | 12.20 | 3.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lucas Duda | CIN | $2,600 | 11.04 | 4.24 |
| Matt Adams | NYM | $2,700 | 10.46 | 3.87 |
| Matt Adams | NYM | $2,700 | 10.46 | 3.87 |
| Mitch Moreland | BOS | $3,400 | 12.20 | 3.59 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $3,800 | 13.12 | 3.45 |
| Jason Kipnis | LAA | $3,300 | 11.27 | 3.42 |
| Neil Walker | CIN | $3,300 | 10.87 | 3.29 |
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $3,600 | 10.69 | 2.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jed Lowrie | SEA | $2,300 | 9.26 | 4.02 |
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $2,900 | 10.21 | 3.52 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $3,800 | 13.12 | 3.45 |
| Jason Kipnis | LAA | $3,300 | 11.27 | 3.42 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | CHC | $3,800 | 13.68 | 3.60 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $3,700 | 13.05 | 3.53 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $3,800 | 12.74 | 3.35 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $3,600 | 12.32 | 3.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $2,600 | 10.65 | 4.10 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $3,800 | 13.68 | 3.60 |
| Deven Marrero | BOS | $2,300 | 8.16 | 3.55 |
| Andrés Blanco | HOU | $2,000 | 7.08 | 3.54 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,200 | 13.71 | 3.26 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $3,500 | 13.46 | 3.84 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,800 | 13.42 | 2.80 |
| Jedd Gyorko | WSH | $4,300 | 12.37 | 2.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Gallo | TOR | $2,800 | 11.33 | 4.04 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $3,500 | 13.46 | 3.84 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $2,700 | 9.99 | 3.70 |
| Luis Valbuena | MIL | $2,300 | 8.06 | 3.50 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $4,600 | 16.37 | 3.56 |
| Michael Conforto | CIN | $4,500 | 15.83 | 3.52 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $4,500 | 15.58 | 3.46 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,000 | 15.55 | 3.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Zimmer | LAA | $2,300 | 9.26 | 4.02 |
| José Bautista | KC | $3,800 | 14.06 | 3.70 |
| Mark Canha | SEA | $2,400 | 8.61 | 3.59 |
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $4,600 | 16.37 | 3.56 |
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.