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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 | Jeff Samardzija |
| C | Manny Piña |
| 1B | Eric Thames |
| 2B | Brian Dozier |
| SS | Taylor Featherston |
| 3B | T.J. Rivera |
| OF One | Chris Taylor |
| OF Two | Jon Jay |
| OF Three | Steven Souza Jr. |
| Salary | $30,500 |
| Expected Points | 114.61 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Scherzer | CHC | $12,200 | 45.07 | 3.69 |
| Carlos Martínez | WSH | $9,800 | 37.89 | 3.87 |
| Jeff Samardzija | SF | $8,900 | 37.42 | 4.20 |
| James Paxton | TEX | $8,900 | 37.15 | 4.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Samardzija | SF | $8,900 | 37.42 | 4.20 |
| James Paxton | TEX | $8,900 | 37.15 | 4.17 |
| Tyson Ross | TOR | $7,000 | 27.93 | 3.99 |
| Sean Manaea | SEA | $8,600 | 33.81 | 3.93 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $3,700 | 12.79 | 3.46 |
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $3,100 | 11.41 | 3.68 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,600 | 10.95 | 3.04 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,600 | 10.95 | 3.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Piña | CLE | $2,700 | 10.47 | 3.88 |
| Jonathan Lucroy | TOR | $2,500 | 9.40 | 3.76 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $2,700 | 10.07 | 3.73 |
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $3,100 | 11.41 | 3.68 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,400 | 14.14 | 3.21 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,200 | 13.86 | 3.30 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $3,900 | 13.57 | 3.48 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $3,900 | 13.57 | 3.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Thames | CLE | $2,900 | 11.87 | 4.09 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $2,900 | 11.87 | 4.09 |
| Chris Carter | DET | $2,000 | 8.13 | 4.07 |
| Josh Bell | LAD | $2,700 | 10.80 | 4.00 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $3,300 | 12.70 | 3.85 |
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $3,600 | 12.43 | 3.45 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,100 | 12.10 | 2.95 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,000 | 11.91 | 2.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $3,300 | 12.70 | 3.85 |
| Asdrúbal Cabrera | CIN | $3,000 | 10.99 | 3.66 |
| Joe Panik | SF | $2,900 | 10.35 | 3.57 |
| Alen Hanson | MIN | $2,200 | 7.86 | 3.57 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | STL | $3,700 | 13.63 | 3.68 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $4,200 | 11.92 | 2.84 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $3,300 | 11.73 | 3.55 |
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $3,300 | 10.73 | 3.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $2,500 | 9.39 | 3.75 |
| José Reyes | CIN | $2,500 | 9.24 | 3.70 |
| José Reyes | CIN | $2,500 | 9.24 | 3.70 |
| Orlando Arcia | CLE | $2,400 | 8.86 | 3.69 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $3,500 | 12.98 | 3.71 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,000 | 12.10 | 3.02 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,000 | 11.97 | 2.99 |
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $3,600 | 11.88 | 3.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T.J. Rivera | CIN | $2,100 | 8.47 | 4.03 |
| T.J. Rivera | CIN | $2,100 | 8.47 | 4.03 |
| Kyle Seager | TEX | $2,700 | 10.44 | 3.87 |
| Jae-gyun Hwang | SF | $2,300 | 8.60 | 3.74 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | DET | $5,000 | 15.19 | 3.04 |
| Ryan Braun | CLE | $4,300 | 13.72 | 3.19 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $3,900 | 13.54 | 3.47 |
| Jay Bruce | CIN | $3,700 | 13.38 | 3.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Taylor | STL | $2,700 | 11.80 | 4.37 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $2,700 | 11.80 | 4.37 |
| Jon Jay | ATL | $2,200 | 9.14 | 4.15 |
| Matt Olson | SEA | $2,200 | 9.06 | 4.12 |
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.