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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 | Chris Archer |
| P Two | Aaron Nola |
| C | Evan Gattis |
| 1B | Rickie Weeks Jr. |
| 2B | Ehire Adrianza |
| SS | Ehire Adrianza |
| 3B | Nolan Arenado |
| OF One | Eric Young Jr. |
| OF Two | Alex Presley |
| OF Three | Curtis Granderson |
| Salary | $40,600 |
| Expected Points | 95.01 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Scherzer | CHC | $13,000 | 26.04 | 2.00 |
| James Paxton | TEX | $8,800 | 22.88 | 2.60 |
| Jake Arrieta | ATL | $9,000 | 22.19 | 2.47 |
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $10,900 | 21.30 | 1.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Paxton | TEX | $8,800 | 22.88 | 2.60 |
| Ivan Nova | LAD | $6,100 | 15.19 | 2.49 |
| Jake Arrieta | ATL | $9,000 | 22.19 | 2.47 |
| Aaron Nola | HOU | $6,000 | 14.32 | 2.39 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buster Posey | SF | $4,300 | 8.20 | 1.91 |
| Evan Gattis | PIT | $3,900 | 8.19 | 2.10 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,700 | 7.86 | 1.67 |
| Yan Gomes | LAA | $3,500 | 7.67 | 2.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Rupp | HOU | $2,700 | 6.30 | 2.33 |
| Martín Maldonado | MIL | $2,700 | 6.09 | 2.26 |
| Jonathan Lucroy | TOR | $2,700 | 6.08 | 2.25 |
| Alex Avila | CHW | $3,400 | 7.48 | 2.20 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Santana | LAA | $4,700 | 11.19 | 2.38 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $5,000 | 11.08 | 2.22 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $4,900 | 10.05 | 2.05 |
| Mark Reynolds | TB | $4,400 | 9.97 | 2.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tommy Joseph | HOU | $3,200 | 7.81 | 2.44 |
| Carlos Santana | LAA | $4,700 | 11.19 | 2.38 |
| Mark Reynolds | TB | $4,400 | 9.97 | 2.27 |
| Kendrys Morales | KC | $3,800 | 8.59 | 2.26 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $5,500 | 10.84 | 1.97 |
| Jason Kipnis | LAA | $4,600 | 9.81 | 2.13 |
| Neil Walker | CIN | $4,700 | 9.47 | 2.01 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,800 | 9.39 | 1.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ehire Adrianza | OAK | $2,200 | 5.58 | 2.54 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $3,500 | 8.54 | 2.44 |
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $2,700 | 6.57 | 2.43 |
| Chad Pinder | SEA | $2,800 | 6.71 | 2.39 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $5,500 | 10.65 | 1.94 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $5,100 | 10.16 | 1.99 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,800 | 9.98 | 2.08 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,900 | 9.43 | 1.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ehire Adrianza | OAK | $2,200 | 5.58 | 2.54 |
| Adam Rosales | SEA | $2,100 | 5.23 | 2.49 |
| Alcides Escobar | NYY | $2,000 | 4.92 | 2.46 |
| Chad Pinder | SEA | $2,800 | 6.71 | 2.39 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,400 | 12.02 | 2.23 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,600 | 10.92 | 2.37 |
| Eduardo Núñez | SF | $4,700 | 10.55 | 2.24 |
| Mike Moustakas | NYY | $4,200 | 9.00 | 2.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,600 | 10.92 | 2.37 |
| Eduardo Escobar | OAK | $2,600 | 5.89 | 2.26 |
| Eduardo Núñez | SF | $4,700 | 10.55 | 2.24 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,400 | 12.02 | 2.23 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Springer | PIT | $5,600 | 11.67 | 2.08 |
| J.D. Martinez | CHW | $5,300 | 11.52 | 2.17 |
| Nelson Cruz | TEX | $4,900 | 11.52 | 2.35 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,600 | 11.34 | 2.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Young Jr. | MIL | $2,100 | 7.41 | 3.53 |
| Alex Presley | CHW | $2,400 | 6.18 | 2.58 |
| Mark Canha | SEA | $2,600 | 6.18 | 2.38 |
| Curtis Granderson | CIN | $3,300 | 7.81 | 2.37 |
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.