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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 | Tim Adleman |
| C | Luis Torrens |
| 1B | Carlos Santana |
| 2B | Jason Kipnis |
| SS | Franklin Barreto |
| 3B | Johan Camargo |
| OF One | Matt Olson |
| OF Two | Christian Yelich |
| OF Three | Chris Taylor |
| Salary | $41,800 |
| Expected Points | 99.46 |
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 | 31.55 | 2.43 |
| Luis Severino | DET | $10,100 | 23.61 | 2.34 |
| Carlos Martínez | WSH | $11,300 | 20.96 | 1.85 |
| James Paxton | TEX | $8,700 | 19.62 | 2.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Manaea | SEA | $6,200 | 15.95 | 2.57 |
| Jhoulys Chacin | SD | $6,800 | 16.93 | 2.49 |
| Tim Adleman | PHI | $5,600 | 13.66 | 2.44 |
| Max Scherzer | CHC | $13,000 | 31.55 | 2.43 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $5,100 | 9.61 | 1.88 |
| Yadier Molina | WSH | $3,800 | 8.27 | 2.18 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $4,000 | 8.04 | 2.01 |
| Russell Martin | KC | $3,700 | 7.98 | 2.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Torrens | SD | $2,000 | 4.92 | 2.46 |
| Bruce Maxwell | SEA | $2,600 | 6.33 | 2.43 |
| Manny Piña | CLE | $3,000 | 7.00 | 2.33 |
| John Hicks | CHW | $2,900 | 6.66 | 2.29 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $5,600 | 11.61 | 2.07 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | LAA | $4,500 | 10.29 | 2.29 |
| Justin Smoak | KC | $4,400 | 10.20 | 2.32 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,600 | 9.77 | 2.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Santana | LAA | $3,200 | 8.69 | 2.72 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $3,700 | 9.49 | 2.56 |
| Sam Travis | BOS | $2,900 | 7.10 | 2.45 |
| Miguel Cabrera | CHW | $3,600 | 8.77 | 2.43 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Taylor | STL | $4,100 | 10.02 | 2.44 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $5,000 | 9.74 | 1.95 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,900 | 9.69 | 1.98 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,700 | 9.57 | 2.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Kipnis | LAA | $3,600 | 8.84 | 2.46 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $4,100 | 10.02 | 2.44 |
| Dee Gordon | ARZ | $4,000 | 9.16 | 2.29 |
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $3,200 | 7.31 | 2.28 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $5,000 | 9.99 | 2.00 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $5,100 | 9.51 | 1.86 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $5,200 | 9.50 | 1.83 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $4,200 | 9.36 | 2.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Barreto | SEA | $2,200 | 6.84 | 3.11 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $2,400 | 6.34 | 2.64 |
| Tim Anderson | MIN | $2,600 | 6.67 | 2.57 |
| JT Riddle | ARZ | $2,000 | 5.09 | 2.54 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,900 | 10.29 | 2.10 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $4,200 | 10.22 | 2.43 |
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $4,100 | 9.88 | 2.41 |
| Adrián Béltre | TOR | $3,900 | 9.25 | 2.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johan Camargo | NYM | $2,700 | 6.77 | 2.51 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $4,200 | 10.22 | 2.43 |
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $4,100 | 9.88 | 2.41 |
| Ryon Healy | SEA | $3,400 | 8.10 | 2.38 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $5,600 | 11.61 | 2.07 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $5,600 | 10.83 | 1.93 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,100 | 10.74 | 2.11 |
| George Springer | PIT | $5,400 | 10.62 | 1.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | SEA | $2,200 | 6.68 | 3.04 |
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $3,200 | 8.33 | 2.60 |
| Kole Calhoun | MIL | $3,200 | 8.10 | 2.53 |
| José Bautista | KC | $3,900 | 9.63 | 2.47 |
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.