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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 | Jake Arrieta |
| C | Russell Martin |
| 1B | Kendrys Morales |
| 2B | Jed Lowrie |
| SS | Elvis Andrus |
| 3B | Joey Gallo |
| OF One | Mark Canha |
| OF Two | Kevin Kiermaier |
| OF Three | Adam Duvall |
| Salary | $33,200 |
| Expected Points | 121.95 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Scherzer | CHC | $11,500 | 46.03 | 4.00 |
| Jake Arrieta | ATL | $10,300 | 43.38 | 4.21 |
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $11,200 | 39.95 | 3.57 |
| Carlos Martínez | WSH | $9,400 | 37.39 | 3.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Arrieta | ATL | $10,300 | 43.38 | 4.21 |
| Max Scherzer | CHC | $11,500 | 46.03 | 4.00 |
| Carlos Martínez | WSH | $9,400 | 37.39 | 3.98 |
| James Paxton | TEX | $8,800 | 33.77 | 3.84 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Martin | KC | $2,700 | 10.11 | 3.74 |
| Evan Gattis | PIT | $3,000 | 9.90 | 3.30 |
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $3,200 | 9.59 | 3.00 |
| Alex Avila | CHW | $3,000 | 9.57 | 3.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Martin | KC | $2,700 | 10.11 | 3.74 |
| Andrew Knapp | HOU | $2,400 | 8.66 | 3.61 |
| Austin Romine | DET | $2,100 | 7.52 | 3.58 |
| Tucker Barnhart | PHI | $2,100 | 7.49 | 3.57 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,300 | 14.85 | 3.45 |
| Kendrys Morales | KC | $3,300 | 13.34 | 4.04 |
| Yonder Alonso | SEA | $3,400 | 13.13 | 3.86 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,400 | 12.93 | 2.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kendrys Morales | KC | $3,300 | 13.34 | 4.04 |
| Albert Pujols | MIL | $3,000 | 11.89 | 3.96 |
| Lucas Duda | CIN | $3,000 | 11.82 | 3.94 |
| Matt Holliday | DET | $2,900 | 11.35 | 3.91 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $3,900 | 14.37 | 3.68 |
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $3,800 | 13.65 | 3.59 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $3,600 | 13.58 | 3.77 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $3,900 | 13.46 | 3.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jed Lowrie | SEA | $2,500 | 9.73 | 3.89 |
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $2,200 | 8.46 | 3.84 |
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $2,200 | 8.46 | 3.84 |
| Chris Coghlan | KC | $2,000 | 7.59 | 3.80 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $4,100 | 13.24 | 3.23 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $3,800 | 13.01 | 3.42 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $3,700 | 12.61 | 3.41 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $3,400 | 11.21 | 3.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $2,900 | 10.99 | 3.79 |
| Eric Sogard | CLE | $2,300 | 8.22 | 3.57 |
| José Iglesias | CHW | $2,300 | 8.22 | 3.57 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $3,800 | 13.01 | 3.42 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,100 | 12.75 | 3.11 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,100 | 11.73 | 2.86 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $3,700 | 11.18 | 3.02 |
| Joey Gallo | TOR | $2,800 | 10.70 | 3.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Gallo | TOR | $2,800 | 10.70 | 3.82 |
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $2,200 | 7.69 | 3.50 |
| Josh Rutledge | BOS | $2,300 | 7.79 | 3.39 |
| Josh Rutledge | BOS | $2,300 | 7.79 | 3.39 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | DET | $4,200 | 15.48 | 3.69 |
| José Bautista | KC | $4,100 | 15.25 | 3.72 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $4,600 | 14.37 | 3.12 |
| J.D. Martinez | CHW | $3,900 | 14.30 | 3.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Canha | SEA | $2,200 | 9.46 | 4.30 |
| Scott Schebler | PHI | $2,900 | 11.34 | 3.91 |
| Adam Duvall | PHI | $3,600 | 13.54 | 3.76 |
| Kyle Schwarber | ATL | $2,800 | 10.45 | 3.73 |
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.