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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 | Chris Archer |
| C | Chris Herrmann |
| 1B | Lucas Duda |
| 2B | Brandon Drury |
| SS | Corey Seager |
| 3B | Nolan Arenado |
| OF One | Rickie Weeks Jr. |
| OF Two | Mark Canha |
| OF Three | Andrew Benintendi |
| Salary | $32,000 |
| Expected Points | 118.42 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Scherzer | CHC | $11,900 | 42.73 | 3.59 |
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $10,200 | 39.31 | 3.85 |
| Jake Arrieta | ATL | $10,300 | 39.26 | 3.81 |
| James Paxton | TEX | $9,300 | 38.60 | 4.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Paxton | TEX | $9,300 | 38.60 | 4.15 |
| Marco Estrada | KC | $8,900 | 34.51 | 3.88 |
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $10,200 | 39.31 | 3.85 |
| Jake Arrieta | ATL | $10,300 | 39.26 | 3.81 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Gattis | PIT | $3,100 | 10.84 | 3.50 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,900 | 10.72 | 2.75 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,900 | 10.72 | 2.75 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $3,600 | 10.42 | 2.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $2,500 | 9.90 | 3.96 |
| Cameron Rupp | HOU | $2,200 | 8.44 | 3.83 |
| Travis d’Arnaud | CIN | $2,500 | 8.83 | 3.53 |
| Evan Gattis | PIT | $3,100 | 10.84 | 3.50 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,100 | 14.80 | 3.61 |
| Carlos Santana | LAA | $4,500 | 14.78 | 3.28 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $3,200 | 13.28 | 4.15 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $3,200 | 13.28 | 4.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lucas Duda | CIN | $2,900 | 13.21 | 4.55 |
| Jesús Aguilar | CLE | $2,300 | 9.93 | 4.32 |
| Albert Pujols | MIL | $2,800 | 11.67 | 4.17 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $3,200 | 13.28 | 4.15 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $3,900 | 14.08 | 3.61 |
| Jason Kipnis | LAA | $4,100 | 12.79 | 3.12 |
| Neil Walker | CIN | $3,100 | 12.39 | 4.00 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $3,700 | 12.28 | 3.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $2,000 | 8.07 | 4.03 |
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $2,000 | 8.07 | 4.03 |
| Neil Walker | CIN | $3,100 | 12.39 | 4.00 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $2,600 | 9.95 | 3.83 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $4,400 | 14.12 | 3.21 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $3,600 | 13.61 | 3.78 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,200 | 13.16 | 3.13 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,100 | 11.91 | 2.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $3,600 | 13.61 | 3.78 |
| Asdrúbal Cabrera | CIN | $2,800 | 10.47 | 3.74 |
| Chase d’Arnaud | SD | $2,100 | 7.59 | 3.61 |
| Chase d’Arnaud | SD | $2,100 | 7.59 | 3.61 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,600 | 15.99 | 3.48 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,000 | 14.66 | 3.66 |
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $4,200 | 11.91 | 2.83 |
| Mike Moustakas | NYY | $3,100 | 11.88 | 3.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Moustakas | NYY | $3,100 | 11.88 | 3.83 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,000 | 14.66 | 3.66 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,600 | 15.99 | 3.48 |
| Ehire Adrianza | OAK | $2,100 | 7.26 | 3.46 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Springer | PIT | $4,400 | 15.53 | 3.53 |
| Nelson Cruz | TEX | $4,300 | 15.33 | 3.56 |
| J.D. Martinez | CHW | $4,300 | 15.15 | 3.52 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $4,900 | 14.77 | 3.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Canha | SEA | $2,000 | 8.12 | 4.06 |
| Matt Szczur | SD | $2,000 | 8.05 | 4.03 |
| Albert Almora Jr. | ATL | $2,100 | 8.14 | 3.88 |
| Andrew Benintendi | BOS | $2,800 | 10.83 | 3.87 |
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.