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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 | Max Scherzer |
| C | Willson Contreras |
| 1B | Ryan Zimmerman |
| 2B | Scooter Gennett |
| SS | Orlando Arcia |
| 3B | Anthony Rendon |
| OF One | José Martínez |
| OF Two | Dusty Coleman |
| OF Three | Howie Kendrick |
| Salary | $33,200 |
| Expected Points | 129.23 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Scherzer | CHC | $11,100 | 50.22 | 4.52 |
| Jake Arrieta | ATL | $9,800 | 39.85 | 4.07 |
| Carlos Martínez | WSH | $8,900 | 33.96 | 3.82 |
| J.C. Ramírez | MIL | $7,900 | 31.76 | 4.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Scherzer | CHC | $11,100 | 50.22 | 4.52 |
| Tim Adleman | PHI | $6,200 | 25.32 | 4.08 |
| Jake Arrieta | ATL | $9,800 | 39.85 | 4.07 |
| J.C. Ramírez | MIL | $7,900 | 31.76 | 4.02 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $3,500 | 12.05 | 3.44 |
| Yadier Molina | WSH | $3,100 | 9.48 | 3.06 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,100 | 9.42 | 3.04 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,100 | 9.42 | 3.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Wieters | CHC | $2,400 | 8.92 | 3.71 |
| Tucker Barnhart | PHI | $2,000 | 7.16 | 3.58 |
| Austin Hedges | SD | $2,300 | 8.22 | 3.57 |
| Martín Maldonado | MIL | $2,000 | 6.97 | 3.48 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,200 | 14.51 | 3.45 |
| Ryan Zimmerman | CHC | $3,200 | 13.01 | 4.06 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $3,300 | 11.91 | 3.61 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,400 | 11.71 | 2.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Zimmerman | CHC | $3,200 | 13.01 | 4.06 |
| C.J. Cron | MIL | $2,500 | 9.12 | 3.65 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $3,300 | 11.91 | 3.61 |
| Chris Davis | BAL | $3,200 | 11.12 | 3.48 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $3,500 | 12.21 | 3.49 |
| Jonathan Schoop | BAL | $3,900 | 12.00 | 3.08 |
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $2,500 | 10.92 | 4.37 |
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $2,500 | 10.92 | 4.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $2,500 | 10.92 | 4.37 |
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $2,500 | 10.92 | 4.37 |
| Yangervis Solarte | SD | $2,600 | 10.16 | 3.91 |
| Carlos Asuaje | SD | $2,400 | 9.24 | 3.85 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $3,000 | 11.30 | 3.77 |
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $3,000 | 11.30 | 3.77 |
| Tim Beckham | BAL | $3,000 | 9.71 | 3.24 |
| Andrelton Simmons | MIL | $3,400 | 9.55 | 2.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $3,000 | 11.30 | 3.77 |
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $3,000 | 11.30 | 3.77 |
| Wilmer Difo | CHC | $2,700 | 9.55 | 3.54 |
| Wilmer Difo | CHC | $2,700 | 9.55 | 3.54 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $3,300 | 14.04 | 4.25 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,000 | 13.41 | 3.35 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $3,600 | 12.45 | 3.46 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $3,300 | 11.25 | 3.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $3,300 | 14.04 | 4.25 |
| Luis Valbuena | MIL | $2,300 | 9.06 | 3.94 |
| Luis Valbuena | MIL | $2,300 | 9.06 | 3.94 |
| Nicholas Castellanos | CHW | $2,500 | 9.18 | 3.67 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $4,800 | 15.00 | 3.13 |
| Andrew McCutchen | LAD | $3,900 | 12.82 | 3.29 |
| Justin Upton | CHW | $4,200 | 12.52 | 2.98 |
| Ryan Braun | CLE | $4,100 | 11.70 | 2.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Martínez | WSH | $2,100 | 9.99 | 4.75 |
| José Martínez | WSH | $2,100 | 9.99 | 4.75 |
| Dusty Coleman | SD | $2,000 | 9.01 | 4.51 |
| Albert Almora Jr. | ATL | $2,100 | 9.10 | 4.33 |
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.