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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 | Yasmani Grandal |
| 1B | Carlos Santana |
| 2B | Logan Forsythe |
| SS | Jordy Mercer |
| 3B | Miguel Sanó |
| OF One | Franklin Gutierrez |
| OF Two | Carlos Gómez |
| OF Three | Yasmany Tomás |
| Salary | $34,700 |
| Expected Points | 138.28 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Scherzer | CHC | $10,300 | 52.46 | 5.09 |
| Ivan Nova | LAD | $6,900 | 32.25 | 4.67 |
| Francisco Liriano | KC | $8,000 | 32.22 | 4.03 |
| Zack Wheeler | CIN | $6,500 | 30.24 | 4.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Scherzer | CHC | $10,300 | 52.46 | 5.09 |
| Ivan Nova | LAD | $6,900 | 32.25 | 4.67 |
| Zack Wheeler | CIN | $6,500 | 30.24 | 4.65 |
| Francisco Liriano | KC | $8,000 | 32.22 | 4.03 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $3,400 | 12.70 | 3.73 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $3,100 | 11.41 | 3.68 |
| Jonathan Lucroy | TOR | $3,000 | 10.30 | 3.43 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $3,000 | 9.84 | 3.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geovany Soto | MIN | $2,100 | 8.42 | 4.01 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $3,400 | 12.70 | 3.73 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $3,100 | 11.41 | 3.68 |
| Manny Piña | CLE | $2,200 | 7.85 | 3.57 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,000 | 13.67 | 3.42 |
| Miguel Cabrera | CHW | $4,000 | 13.11 | 3.28 |
| Carlos Santana | LAA | $3,800 | 13.08 | 3.44 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,000 | 12.98 | 3.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Bird | DET | $2,400 | 9.40 | 3.92 |
| Josh Bell | LAD | $2,400 | 8.89 | 3.70 |
| Mike Napoli | TOR | $2,900 | 10.74 | 3.70 |
| Chris Davis | BAL | $3,200 | 11.82 | 3.69 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Forsythe | STL | $3,600 | 13.28 | 3.69 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $3,600 | 13.26 | 3.68 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $3,500 | 12.69 | 3.63 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $3,500 | 12.69 | 3.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neil Walker | CIN | $2,500 | 9.79 | 3.92 |
| Jed Lowrie | SEA | $2,200 | 8.40 | 3.82 |
| Jonathan Schoop | BAL | $2,500 | 9.33 | 3.73 |
| Jonathan Schoop | BAL | $2,500 | 9.33 | 3.73 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,200 | 14.27 | 3.40 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $3,700 | 12.83 | 3.47 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $3,700 | 12.83 | 3.47 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $3,700 | 11.54 | 3.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jorge Polanco | OAK | $2,400 | 9.51 | 3.96 |
| Jorge Polanco | OAK | $2,400 | 9.51 | 3.96 |
| Tim Anderson | MIN | $2,600 | 10.11 | 3.89 |
| Addison Russell | ATL | $2,700 | 9.93 | 3.68 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,700 | 14.99 | 3.19 |
| Justin Turner | STL | $4,300 | 13.89 | 3.23 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $3,800 | 12.41 | 3.27 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $3,800 | 12.41 | 3.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmer Flores | CIN | $2,300 | 10.37 | 4.51 |
| Wilmer Flores | CIN | $2,300 | 10.37 | 4.51 |
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $3,100 | 12.00 | 3.87 |
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $3,100 | 12.00 | 3.87 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $4,800 | 13.76 | 2.87 |
| Yasiel Puig | STL | $3,500 | 13.49 | 3.85 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,000 | 13.39 | 2.68 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $4,700 | 12.94 | 2.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Gutierrez | STL | $2,600 | 11.97 | 4.60 |
| Hunter Renfroe | SD | $2,200 | 9.32 | 4.24 |
| Shin-soo Choo | TOR | $2,700 | 11.33 | 4.20 |
| Jarrett Parker | SF | $2,000 | 8.29 | 4.15 |
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.