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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 | Jeff Samardzija |
| P Two | James Paxton |
| C | Héctor Sánchez |
| 1B | Logan Morrison |
| 2B | Taylor Featherston |
| SS | Ramón Torres |
| 3B | Matt Davidson |
| OF One | Austin Slater |
| OF Two | Matt Olson |
| OF Three | Steven Souza Jr. |
| Salary | $41,200 |
| Expected Points | 94.84 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Scherzer | CHC | $13,500 | 27.53 | 2.04 |
| Carlos Martínez | WSH | $10,900 | 22.29 | 2.04 |
| Jeff Samardzija | SF | $9,600 | 21.77 | 2.27 |
| Kenta Maeda | STL | $9,200 | 21.17 | 2.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Arrieta | ATL | $7,500 | 19.08 | 2.54 |
| Sean Manaea | SEA | $8,000 | 19.28 | 2.41 |
| James Paxton | TEX | $8,700 | 20.86 | 2.40 |
| Kenta Maeda | STL | $9,200 | 21.17 | 2.30 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,900 | 9.76 | 1.99 |
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $4,000 | 8.29 | 2.07 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $3,600 | 8.09 | 2.25 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $4,400 | 7.99 | 1.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Héctor Sánchez | SD | $2,300 | 5.53 | 2.40 |
| Manny Piña | CLE | $3,400 | 7.94 | 2.34 |
| Ryan Hanigan | TB | $2,400 | 5.49 | 2.29 |
| Jonathan Lucroy | TOR | $3,200 | 7.28 | 2.27 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Votto | PHI | $5,200 | 10.61 | 2.04 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,700 | 10.28 | 2.19 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $5,400 | 10.24 | 1.90 |
| Miguel Cabrera | CHW | $4,400 | 9.38 | 2.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Davidson | MIN | $2,900 | 7.10 | 2.45 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $3,700 | 9.01 | 2.44 |
| Brandon Belt | SF | $3,800 | 8.87 | 2.33 |
| Justin Bour | ARZ | $3,800 | 8.79 | 2.31 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $3,900 | 9.72 | 2.49 |
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $5,200 | 9.52 | 1.83 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,800 | 9.48 | 1.97 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $5,000 | 9.20 | 1.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $3,900 | 9.72 | 2.49 |
| Ian Happ | ATL | $3,800 | 8.40 | 2.21 |
| Joe Panik | SF | $3,800 | 8.22 | 2.16 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $3,600 | 7.70 | 2.14 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | STL | $5,300 | 10.50 | 1.98 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $5,000 | 9.13 | 1.83 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $5,100 | 9.12 | 1.79 |
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $4,100 | 8.45 | 2.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ramón Torres | NYY | $2,100 | 6.10 | 2.90 |
| Rubén Tejada | BAL | $2,000 | 4.69 | 2.34 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $3,200 | 7.29 | 2.28 |
| Dansby Swanson | NYM | $2,700 | 6.13 | 2.27 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $4,400 | 9.76 | 2.22 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,700 | 9.30 | 1.98 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,600 | 9.13 | 1.98 |
| Adrián Béltre | TOR | $4,200 | 9.05 | 2.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Davidson | MIN | $2,900 | 7.10 | 2.45 |
| Rubén Tejada | BAL | $2,000 | 4.69 | 2.34 |
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $3,900 | 9.02 | 2.31 |
| Jae-gyun Hwang | SF | $2,800 | 6.34 | 2.26 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | DET | $5,600 | 11.53 | 2.06 |
| Ryan Braun | CLE | $4,600 | 10.44 | 2.27 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,500 | 10.31 | 1.87 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $5,400 | 10.24 | 1.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Slater | SF | $2,600 | 6.73 | 2.59 |
| Matt Olson | SEA | $2,700 | 6.96 | 2.58 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $3,700 | 9.01 | 2.44 |
| Mark Trumbo | BAL | $3,200 | 7.64 | 2.39 |
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.