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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 | James Paxton |
| C | Russell Martin |
| 1B | Eric Thames |
| 2B | Chase Utley |
| SS | Alexi Amarista |
| 3B | Jake Lamb |
| OF One | Chris Taylor |
| OF Two | Adam Duvall |
| OF Three | Keon Broxton |
| Salary | $32,000 |
| Expected Points | 117.74 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Scherzer | CHC | $12,400 | 48.52 | 3.91 |
| Luis Severino | DET | $9,900 | 41.61 | 4.20 |
| Carlos Martínez | WSH | $9,800 | 39.58 | 4.04 |
| James Paxton | TEX | $8,700 | 38.04 | 4.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Paxton | TEX | $8,700 | 38.04 | 4.37 |
| Luis Severino | DET | $9,900 | 41.61 | 4.20 |
| Carlos Martínez | WSH | $9,800 | 39.58 | 4.04 |
| Alex Wood | STL | $8,600 | 34.39 | 4.00 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $3,400 | 10.40 | 3.06 |
| Alex Avila | CHW | $3,400 | 10.24 | 3.01 |
| Alex Avila | CHW | $3,400 | 10.24 | 3.01 |
| Evan Gattis | PIT | $3,000 | 10.17 | 3.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Martin | KC | $2,300 | 9.14 | 3.97 |
| Russell Martin | KC | $2,300 | 9.14 | 3.97 |
| Manny Piña | CLE | $2,300 | 8.98 | 3.90 |
| Cameron Rupp | HOU | $2,000 | 7.46 | 3.73 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,400 | 14.24 | 3.24 |
| Brandon Belt | SF | $3,500 | 13.87 | 3.96 |
| Brandon Belt | SF | $3,500 | 13.87 | 3.96 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $3,600 | 13.82 | 3.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Thames | CLE | $3,300 | 13.39 | 4.06 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $3,300 | 13.39 | 4.06 |
| Brandon Belt | SF | $3,500 | 13.87 | 3.96 |
| Brandon Belt | SF | $3,500 | 13.87 | 3.96 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $3,900 | 12.85 | 3.29 |
| Ian Happ | ATL | $3,200 | 11.25 | 3.51 |
| Dustin Pedroia | BOS | $3,400 | 11.02 | 3.24 |
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $3,300 | 10.99 | 3.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Utley | STL | $2,400 | 10.20 | 4.25 |
| Chase Utley | STL | $2,400 | 10.20 | 4.25 |
| Tommy La Stella | ATL | $2,100 | 7.77 | 3.70 |
| Tommy La Stella | ATL | $2,100 | 7.77 | 3.70 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | STL | $3,700 | 12.45 | 3.36 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $3,700 | 12.28 | 3.32 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $4,200 | 12.02 | 2.86 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,500 | 11.82 | 2.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando Arcia | CLE | $2,000 | 7.30 | 3.65 |
| José Iglesias | CHW | $2,300 | 7.91 | 3.44 |
| Zack Cozart | PHI | $2,900 | 9.84 | 3.39 |
| Corey Seager | STL | $3,700 | 12.45 | 3.36 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,500 | 13.77 | 3.06 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $3,700 | 13.41 | 3.62 |
| Mike Moustakas | NYY | $3,500 | 12.73 | 3.64 |
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $4,100 | 12.63 | 3.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Moustakas | NYY | $3,500 | 12.73 | 3.64 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $3,700 | 13.41 | 3.62 |
| Luis Valbuena | MIL | $2,500 | 8.94 | 3.57 |
| Luis Valbuena | MIL | $2,500 | 8.94 | 3.57 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $4,800 | 16.53 | 3.44 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $4,100 | 14.91 | 3.64 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $3,800 | 14.81 | 3.90 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $3,800 | 14.81 | 3.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Taylor | STL | $3,100 | 12.70 | 4.10 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $3,100 | 12.70 | 4.10 |
| Adam Duvall | PHI | $2,500 | 10.02 | 4.01 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $3,800 | 14.81 | 3.90 |
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.