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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 | Cameron Rupp |
| 1B | Jesús Aguilar |
| 2B | Jason Kipnis |
| SS | Zack Cozart |
| 3B | Freddie Freeman |
| OF One | Abraham Almonte |
| OF Two | Max Kepler |
| OF Three | Shin-soo Choo |
| Salary | $30,300 |
| Expected Points | 118.17 |
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 | 51.37 | 4.14 |
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $11,000 | 43.34 | 3.94 |
| James Paxton | TEX | $9,200 | 41.95 | 4.56 |
| Carlos Martínez | WSH | $9,400 | 40.19 | 4.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Paxton | TEX | $9,200 | 41.95 | 4.56 |
| Carlos Martínez | WSH | $9,400 | 40.19 | 4.28 |
| Nick Pivetta | HOU | $7,300 | 30.28 | 4.15 |
| Max Scherzer | CHC | $12,400 | 51.37 | 4.14 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $3,500 | 12.32 | 3.52 |
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $3,200 | 10.35 | 3.23 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,300 | 9.93 | 3.01 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,300 | 9.93 | 3.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Rupp | HOU | $2,100 | 8.54 | 4.06 |
| Chris Gimenez | OAK | $2,100 | 8.48 | 4.04 |
| Miguel Montero | KC | $2,100 | 8.06 | 3.84 |
| Manny Piña | CLE | $2,400 | 9.03 | 3.76 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,300 | 13.50 | 3.14 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | LAA | $3,300 | 13.29 | 4.03 |
| José Abreu | MIN | $4,500 | 12.94 | 2.87 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,100 | 12.63 | 3.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesús Aguilar | CLE | $2,100 | 8.79 | 4.19 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | LAA | $3,300 | 13.29 | 4.03 |
| Luke Voit | WSH | $2,200 | 8.47 | 3.85 |
| John Jaso | LAD | $2,500 | 9.16 | 3.66 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $3,900 | 13.53 | 3.47 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,200 | 12.61 | 3.00 |
| Rougned Odor | TOR | $3,600 | 12.44 | 3.45 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $3,600 | 12.00 | 3.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Kipnis | LAA | $2,700 | 11.61 | 4.30 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $2,900 | 10.65 | 3.67 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $3,900 | 13.53 | 3.47 |
| Josh Harrison | LAD | $2,700 | 9.32 | 3.45 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $3,500 | 12.44 | 3.55 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $4,400 | 11.94 | 2.71 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $3,500 | 11.78 | 3.37 |
| Corey Seager | STL | $3,800 | 11.34 | 2.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Drew | CHC | $2,300 | 8.69 | 3.78 |
| Stephen Drew | CHC | $2,300 | 8.69 | 3.78 |
| Tzu-Wei Lin | BOS | $2,200 | 7.96 | 3.62 |
| Tzu-Wei Lin | BOS | $2,200 | 7.96 | 3.62 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,700 | 16.55 | 3.52 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $3,400 | 13.61 | 4.00 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $3,400 | 13.61 | 4.00 |
| Todd Frazier | MIN | $4,200 | 12.79 | 3.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $3,400 | 13.61 | 4.00 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $3,400 | 13.61 | 4.00 |
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $3,100 | 11.00 | 3.55 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $3,600 | 12.77 | 3.55 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | DET | $4,900 | 15.51 | 3.17 |
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $4,800 | 14.14 | 2.94 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $4,400 | 13.85 | 3.15 |
| Ryan Braun | CLE | $4,100 | 13.25 | 3.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abraham Almonte | LAA | $2,000 | 9.48 | 4.74 |
| Max Kepler | OAK | $2,600 | 11.63 | 4.47 |
| Ryan Raburn | CHC | $2,000 | 8.38 | 4.19 |
| Ben Gamel | TEX | $3,100 | 12.67 | 4.09 |
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.