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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 | Matt Moore |
| C | Matt Wieters |
| 1B | Luis Valbuena |
| 2B | Sean Rodríguez |
| SS | Brandon Crawford |
| 3B | Dusty Coleman |
| OF One | Carlos Moncrief |
| OF Two | Denard Span |
| OF Three | Andrew Romine |
| Salary | $37,600 |
| Expected Points | 90.85 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Scherzer | CHC | $12,800 | 30.78 | 2.40 |
| Jake Arrieta | ATL | $11,600 | 22.54 | 1.94 |
| Carlos Martínez | WSH | $8,200 | 19.00 | 2.32 |
| Ervin Santana | OAK | $9,500 | 18.05 | 1.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Adleman | PHI | $4,600 | 13.16 | 2.86 |
| Matt Moore | SF | $5,000 | 12.76 | 2.55 |
| Max Scherzer | CHC | $12,800 | 30.78 | 2.40 |
| Carlos Martínez | WSH | $8,200 | 19.00 | 2.32 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $4,900 | 9.33 | 1.90 |
| Yadier Molina | WSH | $4,200 | 7.60 | 1.81 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,500 | 7.20 | 2.06 |
| Matt Wieters | CHC | $2,400 | 6.84 | 2.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Wieters | CHC | $2,400 | 6.84 | 2.85 |
| Martín Maldonado | MIL | $2,300 | 5.50 | 2.39 |
| Francisco Cervelli | LAD | $2,700 | 6.17 | 2.28 |
| Drew Butera | NYY | $2,300 | 5.11 | 2.22 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Votto | PHI | $5,300 | 10.90 | 2.06 |
| Ryan Zimmerman | CHC | $4,500 | 10.08 | 2.24 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $3,600 | 8.96 | 2.49 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $5,400 | 8.79 | 1.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Valbuena | MIL | $2,300 | 6.95 | 3.02 |
| Sean Rodríguez | LAD | $2,600 | 6.73 | 2.59 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $3,600 | 8.96 | 2.49 |
| Eric Hosmer | NYY | $3,500 | 8.37 | 2.39 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,800 | 9.40 | 1.96 |
| Jonathan Schoop | BAL | $4,100 | 9.27 | 2.26 |
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $4,600 | 8.73 | 1.90 |
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $4,000 | 8.37 | 2.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Rodríguez | LAD | $2,600 | 6.73 | 2.59 |
| Andrew Romine | CHW | $2,700 | 6.50 | 2.41 |
| Wilmer Difo | CHC | $3,200 | 7.48 | 2.34 |
| Kaleb Cowart | MIL | $2,300 | 5.35 | 2.33 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $4,600 | 8.73 | 1.90 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,400 | 7.61 | 1.73 |
| Tim Beckham | BAL | $4,600 | 7.59 | 1.65 |
| Wilmer Difo | CHC | $3,200 | 7.48 | 2.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $2,700 | 6.76 | 2.50 |
| Alcides Escobar | NYY | $2,100 | 5.16 | 2.45 |
| Wilmer Difo | CHC | $3,200 | 7.48 | 2.34 |
| Zack Cozart | PHI | $3,400 | 7.45 | 2.19 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $4,500 | 10.73 | 2.38 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $5,300 | 10.08 | 1.90 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,500 | 9.76 | 2.17 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $3,800 | 8.79 | 2.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dusty Coleman | SD | $2,200 | 6.81 | 3.09 |
| Luis Valbuena | MIL | $2,300 | 6.95 | 3.02 |
| Ryder Jones | SF | $2,000 | 4.84 | 2.42 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $4,500 | 10.73 | 2.38 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,700 | 11.42 | 2.00 |
| Andrew McCutchen | LAD | $4,700 | 9.79 | 2.08 |
| Justin Upton | CHW | $5,400 | 9.47 | 1.75 |
| Billy Hamilton | PHI | $4,400 | 9.11 | 2.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Moncrief | SF | $2,000 | 5.63 | 2.82 |
| Denard Span | SF | $2,900 | 7.85 | 2.71 |
| Joey Rickard | BAL | $2,100 | 5.37 | 2.55 |
| Jarrett Parker | SF | $2,900 | 7.30 | 2.52 |
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.