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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 | James Paxton |
| C | Cameron Rupp |
| 1B | Eric Thames |
| 2B | Darwin Barney |
| SS | Johan Camargo |
| 3B | Darwin Barney |
| OF One | Ryan Raburn |
| OF Two | Jaycob Brugman |
| OF Three | Alex Presley |
| Salary | $40,300 |
| Expected Points | 92.25 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Scherzer | CHC | $12,900 | 29.52 | 2.29 |
| Luis Severino | DET | $11,500 | 24.57 | 2.14 |
| Carlos Martínez | WSH | $11,300 | 23.46 | 2.08 |
| James Paxton | TEX | $8,800 | 21.37 | 2.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Júnior Guerra | CLE | $6,200 | 17.06 | 2.75 |
| Sean Newcomb | NYM | $6,500 | 16.23 | 2.50 |
| Aaron Nola | HOU | $6,300 | 15.45 | 2.45 |
| James Paxton | TEX | $8,800 | 21.37 | 2.43 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $4,100 | 7.91 | 1.93 |
| Evan Gattis | PIT | $3,600 | 7.80 | 2.17 |
| Alex Avila | CHW | $4,000 | 7.69 | 1.92 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $3,600 | 7.39 | 2.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Rupp | HOU | $2,200 | 5.57 | 2.53 |
| Austin Romine | DET | $2,200 | 5.11 | 2.32 |
| Yan Gomes | LAA | $2,900 | 6.38 | 2.20 |
| Omar Narváez | MIN | $2,000 | 4.38 | 2.19 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $4,800 | 11.04 | 2.30 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,800 | 10.69 | 2.23 |
| Brandon Belt | SF | $4,600 | 10.43 | 2.27 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $4,400 | 10.39 | 2.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Thames | CLE | $4,000 | 9.95 | 2.49 |
| Miguel Cabrera | CHW | $3,800 | 9.38 | 2.47 |
| Carlos Santana | LAA | $3,200 | 7.88 | 2.46 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $4,400 | 10.39 | 2.36 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,600 | 9.93 | 2.16 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $4,100 | 9.58 | 2.34 |
| Dustin Pedroia | BOS | $3,900 | 8.55 | 2.19 |
| Ian Happ | ATL | $4,300 | 8.32 | 1.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darwin Barney | KC | $2,000 | 4.93 | 2.47 |
| Johan Camargo | NYM | $2,100 | 5.15 | 2.45 |
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $2,900 | 7.09 | 2.44 |
| Cliff Pennington | MIL | $2,000 | 4.69 | 2.35 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $4,800 | 9.52 | 1.98 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $5,100 | 9.46 | 1.85 |
| Corey Seager | STL | $4,800 | 9.38 | 1.95 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $4,400 | 9.19 | 2.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johan Camargo | NYM | $2,100 | 5.15 | 2.45 |
| Alexi Amarista | TB | $3,100 | 7.18 | 2.32 |
| Taylor Motter | TEX | $2,500 | 5.77 | 2.31 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $3,800 | 8.59 | 2.26 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,200 | 10.51 | 2.02 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $4,600 | 10.27 | 2.23 |
| Mike Moustakas | NYY | $4,600 | 9.69 | 2.11 |
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $4,700 | 9.53 | 2.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darwin Barney | KC | $2,000 | 4.93 | 2.47 |
| Kyle Seager | TEX | $3,700 | 8.72 | 2.36 |
| Luis Valbuena | MIL | $2,900 | 6.84 | 2.36 |
| Cliff Pennington | MIL | $2,000 | 4.69 | 2.35 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,400 | 12.69 | 2.35 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,300 | 11.49 | 2.17 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $4,800 | 11.04 | 2.30 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $5,500 | 10.68 | 1.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Raburn | CHC | $2,000 | 5.24 | 2.62 |
| Jaycob Brugman | SEA | $2,000 | 5.13 | 2.56 |
| Gregory Polanco | LAD | $2,900 | 7.32 | 2.52 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $4,000 | 9.95 | 2.49 |
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.