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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 | Cole Hamels |
| C | Jeff Mathis |
| 1B | Freddie Freeman |
| 2B | Jason Kipnis |
| SS | Ramón Torres |
| 3B | Freddie Freeman |
| OF One | Austin Slater |
| OF Two | Ben Gamel |
| OF Three | Randal Grichuk |
| Salary | $45,100 |
| Expected Points | 107.59 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Scherzer | CHC | $13,200 | 31.13 | 2.36 |
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $11,800 | 24.75 | 2.10 |
| James Paxton | TEX | $8,500 | 24.36 | 2.87 |
| Carlos Martínez | WSH | $10,700 | 22.48 | 2.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Paxton | TEX | $8,500 | 24.36 | 2.87 |
| Sean Manaea | SEA | $6,400 | 17.75 | 2.77 |
| Cole Hamels | TOR | $7,800 | 20.03 | 2.57 |
| Jordan Montgomery | DET | $6,500 | 15.65 | 2.41 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,700 | 9.31 | 1.98 |
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $3,700 | 8.01 | 2.16 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $4,200 | 7.59 | 1.81 |
| Omar Narváez | MIN | $3,100 | 7.17 | 2.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Hedges | SD | $2,300 | 5.62 | 2.44 |
| Ryan Lavarnway | SEA | $2,000 | 4.78 | 2.39 |
| Francisco Cervelli | LAD | $2,700 | 6.33 | 2.34 |
| Omar Narváez | MIN | $3,100 | 7.17 | 2.31 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $5,500 | 10.19 | 1.85 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | LAA | $4,500 | 10.12 | 2.25 |
| José Abreu | MIN | $4,700 | 9.93 | 2.11 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,600 | 9.67 | 2.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $3,700 | 9.65 | 2.61 |
| Luke Voit | WSH | $2,600 | 6.41 | 2.47 |
| Mitch Moreland | BOS | $3,100 | 7.64 | 2.46 |
| Ryan Lavarnway | SEA | $2,000 | 4.78 | 2.39 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $5,000 | 10.34 | 2.07 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $5,100 | 9.69 | 1.90 |
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $4,400 | 9.49 | 2.16 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $4,000 | 9.29 | 2.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Kipnis | LAA | $3,600 | 9.00 | 2.50 |
| Danny Espinosa | MIL | $2,100 | 5.00 | 2.38 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $3,500 | 8.29 | 2.37 |
| Ryan Goins | KC | $2,200 | 5.17 | 2.35 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $3,900 | 9.37 | 2.40 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,000 | 9.05 | 2.26 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $5,100 | 9.02 | 1.77 |
| Corey Seager | STL | $4,700 | 8.63 | 1.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ramón Torres | NYY | $2,100 | 6.23 | 2.97 |
| Tzu-Wei Lin | BOS | $2,500 | 6.18 | 2.47 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $3,900 | 9.37 | 2.40 |
| Ryan Goins | KC | $2,200 | 5.17 | 2.35 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,200 | 12.70 | 2.44 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $3,700 | 9.65 | 2.61 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $4,400 | 9.60 | 2.18 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $5,400 | 9.53 | 1.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $3,700 | 9.65 | 2.61 |
| Tzu-Wei Lin | BOS | $2,500 | 6.18 | 2.47 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,200 | 12.70 | 2.44 |
| Ryon Healy | SEA | $3,400 | 7.76 | 2.28 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | DET | $5,600 | 11.74 | 2.10 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,600 | 10.80 | 1.93 |
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $5,300 | 10.72 | 2.02 |
| Ryan Braun | CLE | $4,600 | 10.00 | 2.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Slater | SF | $2,300 | 6.10 | 2.65 |
| Ben Gamel | TEX | $3,700 | 9.59 | 2.59 |
| Michael Brantley | LAA | $3,700 | 9.49 | 2.56 |
| Adam Jones | BAL | $3,100 | 7.69 | 2.48 |
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.