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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 | Manny Piña |
| 1B | Logan Morrison |
| 2B | Ben Zobrist |
| SS | J.J. Hardy |
| 3B | Kris Bryant |
| OF One | Andrew Toles |
| OF Two | Kyle Schwarber |
| OF Three | José Bautista |
| Salary | $34,500 |
| Expected Points | 126.95 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Scherzer | CHC | $11,500 | 43.74 | 3.80 |
| Danny Salazar | LAA | $10,100 | 41.40 | 4.10 |
| Yu Darvish | TOR | $10,200 | 37.48 | 3.67 |
| John Lackey | ATL | $9,200 | 33.58 | 3.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Montgomery | DET | $6,600 | 28.42 | 4.31 |
| Danny Salazar | LAA | $10,100 | 41.40 | 4.10 |
| Zack Wheeler | CIN | $7,300 | 29.71 | 4.07 |
| Brandon McCarthy | STL | $7,100 | 27.93 | 3.93 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buster Posey | SF | $4,500 | 14.10 | 3.13 |
| Manny Piña | CLE | $2,400 | 10.50 | 4.38 |
| Nick Hundley | SF | $3,700 | 10.30 | 2.78 |
| Russell Martin | KC | $2,600 | 9.94 | 3.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Piña | CLE | $2,400 | 10.50 | 4.38 |
| Russell Martin | KC | $2,600 | 9.94 | 3.82 |
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $2,600 | 9.60 | 3.69 |
| Robinson Chirinos | TOR | $2,400 | 8.49 | 3.54 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,200 | 15.98 | 3.80 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,400 | 15.23 | 3.46 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,000 | 13.11 | 3.28 |
| Mark Reynolds | TB | $3,400 | 12.88 | 3.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C.J. Cron | MIL | $2,100 | 8.92 | 4.25 |
| Trey Mancini | BAL | $2,700 | 11.20 | 4.15 |
| Trey Mancini | BAL | $2,700 | 11.20 | 4.15 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $3,100 | 12.55 | 4.05 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,000 | 13.21 | 3.30 |
| Ben Zobrist | ATL | $2,800 | 12.84 | 4.59 |
| Ben Zobrist | ATL | $2,800 | 12.84 | 4.59 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $3,400 | 12.83 | 3.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Zobrist | ATL | $2,800 | 12.84 | 4.59 |
| Ben Zobrist | ATL | $2,800 | 12.84 | 4.59 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $2,200 | 8.91 | 4.05 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $2,200 | 8.91 | 4.05 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | STL | $3,500 | 13.21 | 3.77 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $3,900 | 12.59 | 3.23 |
| Addison Russell | ATL | $2,700 | 11.64 | 4.31 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $3,700 | 11.41 | 3.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Addison Russell | ATL | $2,700 | 11.64 | 4.31 |
| Jordy Mercer | LAD | $2,200 | 8.64 | 3.93 |
| Aledmys Díaz | WSH | $2,900 | 11.03 | 3.80 |
| Corey Seager | STL | $3,500 | 13.21 | 3.77 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,800 | 14.54 | 3.03 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,100 | 13.76 | 3.36 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $3,600 | 11.91 | 3.31 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $3,600 | 11.48 | 3.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Freese | LAD | $2,500 | 10.04 | 4.02 |
| Yangervis Solarte | SD | $2,800 | 10.31 | 3.68 |
| Martín Prado | ARZ | $2,600 | 9.48 | 3.64 |
| Martín Prado | ARZ | $2,600 | 9.48 | 3.64 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $4,800 | 14.98 | 3.12 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $4,300 | 14.52 | 3.38 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | ARZ | $4,100 | 14.19 | 3.46 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,000 | 14.07 | 2.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Toles | STL | $2,300 | 9.94 | 4.32 |
| Joc Pederson | STL | $2,500 | 10.70 | 4.28 |
| Brandon Guyer | LAA | $2,300 | 9.62 | 4.18 |
| Mitch Haniger | TEX | $2,800 | 11.48 | 4.10 |
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.