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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 | Austin Bibens-Dirkx |
| C | Drew Butera |
| 1B | Joey Votto |
| 2B | Daniel Murphy |
| SS | Alcides Escobar |
| 3B | Paul DeJong |
| OF One | Eric Young Jr. |
| OF Two | Andrew Benintendi |
| OF Three | Jayson Werth |
| Salary | $43,200 |
| Expected Points | 95.93 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Scherzer | CHC | $13,300 | 27.55 | 2.07 |
| Jake Arrieta | ATL | $9,900 | 24.86 | 2.51 |
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $12,000 | 23.66 | 1.97 |
| Carlos Martínez | WSH | $10,900 | 21.38 | 1.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Júnior Guerra | CLE | $5,900 | 15.09 | 2.56 |
| Jake Arrieta | ATL | $9,900 | 24.86 | 2.51 |
| James Paxton | TEX | $8,200 | 19.65 | 2.40 |
| Austin Bibens-Dirkx | TOR | $4,300 | 10.00 | 2.33 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Martin | KC | $3,600 | 7.60 | 2.11 |
| Evan Gattis | PIT | $3,600 | 7.55 | 2.10 |
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $2,900 | 7.22 | 2.49 |
| Alex Avila | CHW | $3,200 | 7.18 | 2.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Butera | NYY | $2,200 | 5.90 | 2.68 |
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $2,900 | 7.22 | 2.49 |
| Yadier Molina | WSH | $2,900 | 6.81 | 2.35 |
| Tucker Barnhart | PHI | $2,500 | 5.80 | 2.32 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,500 | 11.26 | 2.50 |
| Kendrys Morales | KC | $4,500 | 10.17 | 2.26 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $5,100 | 9.82 | 1.92 |
| Yonder Alonso | SEA | $4,400 | 9.77 | 2.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,500 | 11.26 | 2.50 |
| Mitch Moreland | BOS | $3,800 | 9.32 | 2.45 |
| Albert Pujols | MIL | $3,800 | 9.02 | 2.37 |
| Kendrys Morales | KC | $4,500 | 10.17 | 2.26 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $5,500 | 11.00 | 2.00 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,300 | 10.42 | 2.42 |
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $4,800 | 10.35 | 2.16 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $5,000 | 10.28 | 2.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,300 | 10.42 | 2.42 |
| Eric Sogard | CLE | $2,700 | 6.24 | 2.31 |
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $3,300 | 7.44 | 2.25 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $3,300 | 7.40 | 2.24 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $4,600 | 10.14 | 2.20 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $5,400 | 10.00 | 1.85 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,400 | 9.97 | 2.27 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $5,000 | 8.67 | 1.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcides Escobar | NYY | $2,200 | 5.40 | 2.45 |
| Tim Anderson | MIN | $3,100 | 7.15 | 2.31 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,400 | 9.97 | 2.27 |
| JT Riddle | ARZ | $2,800 | 6.34 | 2.26 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $5,400 | 9.68 | 1.79 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,900 | 9.00 | 1.84 |
| Marwin González | PIT | $4,200 | 8.55 | 2.04 |
| Eugenio Suárez | PHI | $3,800 | 8.48 | 2.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $2,500 | 6.07 | 2.43 |
| Jedd Gyorko | WSH | $3,400 | 7.98 | 2.35 |
| Eugenio Suárez | PHI | $3,800 | 8.48 | 2.23 |
| Deven Marrero | BOS | $2,700 | 5.90 | 2.18 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Bautista | KC | $5,200 | 11.49 | 2.21 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $5,400 | 11.26 | 2.08 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $4,900 | 11.09 | 2.26 |
| J.D. Martinez | CHW | $4,800 | 10.76 | 2.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Young Jr. | MIL | $2,600 | 7.00 | 2.69 |
| Andrew Benintendi | BOS | $4,000 | 10.00 | 2.50 |
| José Osuna | LAD | $3,000 | 7.19 | 2.40 |
| Brian Goodwin | CHC | $2,700 | 6.47 | 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.