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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 | Antonio Senzatela |
| C | Elias Díaz |
| 1B | Wil Myers |
| 2B | Johan Camargo |
| SS | Ramón Torres |
| 3B | Justin Turner |
| OF One | Franchy Cordero |
| OF Two | Austin Slater |
| OF Three | Eric Young Jr. |
| Salary | $41,000 |
| Expected Points | 96.84 |
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 | 31.92 | 2.46 |
| James Paxton | TEX | $9,200 | 22.51 | 2.45 |
| Carlos Carrasco | LAA | $11,500 | 21.97 | 1.91 |
| Jake Arrieta | ATL | $8,700 | 19.98 | 2.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivan Nova | LAD | $6,500 | 18.01 | 2.77 |
| Max Scherzer | CHC | $13,000 | 31.92 | 2.46 |
| Antonio Senzatela | TB | $6,100 | 14.96 | 2.45 |
| James Paxton | TEX | $9,200 | 22.51 | 2.45 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $5,100 | 9.80 | 1.92 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $4,100 | 8.40 | 2.05 |
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $3,900 | 7.45 | 1.91 |
| Evan Gattis | PIT | $4,000 | 7.26 | 1.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elias Díaz | LAD | $2,800 | 7.23 | 2.58 |
| Devin Mesoraco | PHI | $2,400 | 5.61 | 2.34 |
| René Rivera | CIN | $2,500 | 5.69 | 2.28 |
| Luis Torrens | SD | $2,000 | 4.42 | 2.21 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,900 | 10.83 | 2.21 |
| Chris Davis | BAL | $4,000 | 9.39 | 2.35 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,900 | 9.24 | 1.89 |
| Wil Myers | SD | $3,500 | 9.11 | 2.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wil Myers | SD | $3,500 | 9.11 | 2.60 |
| Kendrys Morales | KC | $2,900 | 7.09 | 2.44 |
| Luis Valbuena | MIL | $2,900 | 6.99 | 2.41 |
| Trey Mancini | BAL | $2,900 | 6.88 | 2.37 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,900 | 9.55 | 1.95 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,800 | 8.97 | 1.87 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $3,900 | 8.92 | 2.29 |
| Starlin Castro | DET | $4,400 | 8.65 | 1.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johan Camargo | NYM | $2,100 | 5.77 | 2.75 |
| José Pirela | SD | $2,400 | 6.31 | 2.63 |
| Chad Pinder | SEA | $2,400 | 5.88 | 2.45 |
| Kolten Wong | WSH | $3,100 | 7.50 | 2.42 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | STL | $4,000 | 9.80 | 2.45 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $4,600 | 8.70 | 1.89 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,500 | 8.55 | 1.90 |
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $4,300 | 8.13 | 1.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ramón Torres | NYY | $2,300 | 7.83 | 3.40 |
| Johan Camargo | NYM | $2,100 | 5.77 | 2.75 |
| Chad Pinder | SEA | $2,400 | 5.88 | 2.45 |
| Corey Seager | STL | $4,000 | 9.80 | 2.45 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,800 | 9.66 | 2.01 |
| Mike Moustakas | NYY | $4,800 | 9.10 | 1.89 |
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $4,800 | 8.90 | 1.85 |
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $4,700 | 8.77 | 1.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Valbuena | MIL | $2,900 | 6.99 | 2.41 |
| Stephen Drew | CHC | $2,800 | 6.60 | 2.36 |
| Cory Spangenberg | SD | $2,700 | 6.31 | 2.34 |
| Jedd Gyorko | WSH | $3,700 | 8.17 | 2.21 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | DET | $5,300 | 11.13 | 2.10 |
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $5,400 | 10.80 | 2.00 |
| George Springer | PIT | $5,300 | 10.57 | 1.99 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,500 | 10.21 | 1.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franchy Cordero | SD | $2,400 | 6.82 | 2.84 |
| Austin Slater | SF | $2,300 | 6.33 | 2.75 |
| Guillermo Heredia | TEX | $2,500 | 6.27 | 2.51 |
| Jaycob Brugman | SEA | $2,200 | 5.36 | 2.44 |
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.