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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 | Homer Bailey |
| C | Matt Wieters |
| 1B | Danny Valencia |
| 2B | Robinson Canó |
| SS | Adam Rosales |
| 3B | Jae-gyun Hwang |
| OF One | Zack Granite |
| OF Two | Albert Almora Jr. |
| OF Three | Derek Fisher |
| Salary | $39,000 |
| Expected Points | 88.41 |
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 | 30.12 | 2.28 |
| Chris Sale | BOS | $13,000 | 28.08 | 2.16 |
| Carlos Carrasco | LAA | $9,800 | 21.26 | 2.17 |
| Aaron Nola | HOU | $9,100 | 20.94 | 2.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris O’Grady | ARZ | $4,500 | 11.45 | 2.54 |
| Sean Manaea | SEA | $7,900 | 19.74 | 2.50 |
| José Berríos | OAK | $7,700 | 19.04 | 2.47 |
| Homer Bailey | PHI | $4,200 | 10.10 | 2.40 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $5,100 | 9.22 | 1.81 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $4,300 | 8.08 | 1.88 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $4,100 | 8.05 | 1.96 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,700 | 8.02 | 2.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Wieters | CHC | $2,600 | 6.26 | 2.41 |
| Bruce Maxwell | SEA | $2,300 | 5.47 | 2.38 |
| Francisco Cervelli | LAD | $2,600 | 5.75 | 2.21 |
| Ryan Hanigan | TB | $3,100 | 6.76 | 2.18 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $4,700 | 10.49 | 2.23 |
| Justin Smoak | KC | $5,200 | 10.42 | 2.00 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,500 | 9.63 | 2.14 |
| Eric Hosmer | NYY | $5,500 | 9.17 | 1.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Valencia | TEX | $2,800 | 6.69 | 2.39 |
| John Jaso | LAD | $2,600 | 6.03 | 2.32 |
| Wil Myers | SD | $3,300 | 7.61 | 2.30 |
| Josh Bell | LAD | $3,700 | 8.41 | 2.27 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $4,800 | 9.96 | 2.08 |
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $3,700 | 9.29 | 2.51 |
| Jonathan Schoop | BAL | $5,200 | 9.26 | 1.78 |
| Asdrúbal Cabrera | CIN | $4,900 | 9.06 | 1.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $3,700 | 9.29 | 2.51 |
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $2,600 | 5.95 | 2.29 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $3,100 | 7.08 | 2.28 |
| Logan Forsythe | STL | $2,900 | 6.57 | 2.26 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | STL | $5,500 | 10.34 | 1.88 |
| Asdrúbal Cabrera | CIN | $4,900 | 9.06 | 1.85 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,500 | 8.78 | 1.95 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $4,700 | 8.70 | 1.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelby Tomlinson | SF | $2,700 | 6.19 | 2.29 |
| Tim Beckham | BAL | $2,500 | 5.71 | 2.28 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $3,100 | 7.08 | 2.28 |
| Tim Anderson | MIN | $2,200 | 4.96 | 2.25 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,400 | 12.36 | 2.29 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,400 | 10.80 | 2.45 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,500 | 9.63 | 2.14 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $4,900 | 9.19 | 1.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jae-gyun Hwang | SF | $2,000 | 5.55 | 2.78 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,400 | 10.80 | 2.45 |
| Kaleb Cowart | MIL | $2,000 | 4.77 | 2.39 |
| Matt Chapman | SEA | $2,700 | 6.26 | 2.32 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Conforto | CIN | $5,200 | 11.35 | 2.18 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,500 | 11.33 | 2.06 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $4,900 | 11.24 | 2.29 |
| Andrew McCutchen | LAD | $5,400 | 10.56 | 1.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Granite | OAK | $2,000 | 5.49 | 2.75 |
| Albert Almora Jr. | ATL | $2,800 | 7.11 | 2.54 |
| Jaycob Brugman | SEA | $2,200 | 5.25 | 2.39 |
| Derek Fisher | PIT | $3,300 | 7.80 | 2.36 |
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.