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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 | Andrew Triggs |
| C | Manny Piña |
| 1B | Joey Votto |
| 2B | Yolmer Sánchez |
| SS | Eduardo Núñez |
| 3B | Mike Moustakas |
| OF One | Nelson Cruz |
| OF Two | Adam Eaton |
| OF Three | Jay Bruce |
| Salary | $46,300 |
| Expected Points | 103.35 |
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 | 27.54 | 2.15 |
| Yu Darvish | TOR | $10,700 | 22.91 | 2.14 |
| Michael Fulmer | CHW | $8,900 | 19.22 | 2.16 |
| Zack Wheeler | CIN | $7,800 | 17.81 | 2.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Triggs | SEA | $5,000 | 15.48 | 3.10 |
| Luis Severino | DET | $6,500 | 16.47 | 2.53 |
| Zack Wheeler | CIN | $7,800 | 17.81 | 2.28 |
| Chad Kuhl | LAD | $5,800 | 13.00 | 2.24 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,700 | 8.07 | 2.18 |
| Salvador Pérez | NYY | $3,400 | 7.48 | 2.20 |
| Manny Piña | CLE | $2,700 | 7.05 | 2.61 |
| Matt Wieters | CHC | $2,900 | 6.87 | 2.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Piña | CLE | $2,700 | 7.05 | 2.61 |
| Matt Wieters | CHC | $2,900 | 6.87 | 2.37 |
| Salvador Pérez | NYY | $3,400 | 7.48 | 2.20 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,700 | 8.07 | 2.18 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,800 | 9.88 | 2.06 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $5,000 | 9.72 | 1.94 |
| Chris Davis | BAL | $4,700 | 9.15 | 1.95 |
| Miguel Cabrera | CHW | $4,500 | 8.93 | 1.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitch Moreland | BOS | $2,900 | 6.54 | 2.25 |
| Ryan Zimmerman | CHC | $3,100 | 6.90 | 2.22 |
| Lucas Duda | CIN | $3,600 | 7.96 | 2.21 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,700 | 8.07 | 2.18 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,600 | 10.45 | 2.27 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,400 | 10.14 | 2.30 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,800 | 9.81 | 2.04 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $4,300 | 9.79 | 2.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $2,500 | 7.33 | 2.93 |
| César Hernández | HOU | $3,000 | 7.50 | 2.50 |
| JT Riddle | ARZ | $2,200 | 5.38 | 2.45 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,400 | 10.14 | 2.30 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,700 | 8.41 | 1.79 |
| Asdrúbal Cabrera | CIN | $3,700 | 8.35 | 2.26 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $3,400 | 7.97 | 2.34 |
| Corey Seager | STL | $4,400 | 7.93 | 1.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JT Riddle | ARZ | $2,200 | 5.38 | 2.45 |
| Kiké Hernández | STL | $2,700 | 6.33 | 2.34 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $3,400 | 7.97 | 2.34 |
| Taylor Motter | TEX | $3,200 | 7.27 | 2.27 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $5,000 | 9.62 | 1.92 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,900 | 9.40 | 1.92 |
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $4,100 | 9.24 | 2.25 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,400 | 8.99 | 2.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Moustakas | NYY | $3,200 | 8.37 | 2.62 |
| Matt Davidson | MIN | $3,100 | 7.30 | 2.35 |
| Taylor Motter | TEX | $3,200 | 7.27 | 2.27 |
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $4,100 | 9.24 | 2.25 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $5,100 | 10.73 | 2.10 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,200 | 10.41 | 2.00 |
| Ryan Braun | CLE | $4,600 | 10.32 | 2.24 |
| Nelson Cruz | TEX | $4,300 | 9.70 | 2.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jay Bruce | CIN | $3,600 | 8.92 | 2.48 |
| Guillermo Heredia | TEX | $2,700 | 6.69 | 2.48 |
| Marcell Ozuna | ARZ | $3,300 | 8.18 | 2.48 |
| Adam Eaton | CHC | $3,700 | 9.08 | 2.45 |
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.