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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 | Carlos Carrasco |
| P Two | Max Scherzer |
| C | Yasmani Grandal |
| 1B | Conor Gillaspie |
| 2B | Yolmer Sánchez |
| SS | Erick Aybar |
| 3B | Yolmer Sánchez |
| OF One | A.J. Pollock |
| OF Two | Yasmany Tomás |
| OF Three | Chris Owings |
| Salary | $47,200 |
| Expected Points | 105.7 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Scherzer | CHC | $12,700 | 27.45 | 2.16 |
| Carlos Carrasco | LAA | $10,200 | 21.44 | 2.10 |
| Jake Arrieta | ATL | $9,600 | 19.10 | 1.99 |
| Jeff Samardzija | SF | $9,000 | 18.98 | 2.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jameson Taillon | LAD | $7,400 | 17.73 | 2.40 |
| Adam Conley | ARZ | $6,300 | 14.08 | 2.23 |
| Tim Adleman | PHI | $6,400 | 14.07 | 2.20 |
| Max Scherzer | CHC | $12,700 | 27.45 | 2.16 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $3,900 | 7.52 | 1.93 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $3,900 | 7.52 | 1.93 |
| Jonathan Lucroy | TOR | $4,100 | 7.52 | 1.83 |
| Jonathan Lucroy | TOR | $4,100 | 7.52 | 1.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Hedges | SD | $2,300 | 5.58 | 2.43 |
| Austin Hedges | SD | $2,300 | 5.58 | 2.43 |
| Geovany Soto | MIN | $2,400 | 5.77 | 2.40 |
| Geovany Soto | MIN | $2,400 | 5.77 | 2.40 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Thames | CLE | $4,900 | 12.33 | 2.52 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $4,900 | 12.33 | 2.52 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,800 | 11.51 | 2.40 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,800 | 11.51 | 2.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conor Gillaspie | SF | $2,500 | 6.52 | 2.61 |
| Conor Gillaspie | SF | $2,500 | 6.52 | 2.61 |
| Trey Mancini | BAL | $3,200 | 8.10 | 2.53 |
| Trey Mancini | BAL | $3,200 | 8.10 | 2.53 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,700 | 10.44 | 2.22 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,700 | 10.44 | 2.22 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,300 | 9.84 | 2.29 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,300 | 9.84 | 2.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $2,300 | 6.78 | 2.95 |
| Yangervis Solarte | SD | $3,000 | 7.76 | 2.59 |
| Yangervis Solarte | SD | $3,000 | 7.76 | 2.59 |
| César Hernández | HOU | $3,000 | 7.69 | 2.56 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | STL | $4,300 | 10.64 | 2.47 |
| Corey Seager | STL | $4,300 | 10.64 | 2.47 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,600 | 10.20 | 2.22 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,600 | 10.20 | 2.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Anderson | MIN | $3,400 | 8.87 | 2.61 |
| Tim Anderson | MIN | $3,400 | 8.87 | 2.61 |
| Corey Seager | STL | $4,300 | 10.64 | 2.47 |
| Corey Seager | STL | $4,300 | 10.64 | 2.47 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,000 | 11.33 | 2.27 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,000 | 11.33 | 2.27 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $5,200 | 11.14 | 2.14 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $5,200 | 11.14 | 2.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yolmer Sánchez | MIN | $2,300 | 6.78 | 2.95 |
| Conor Gillaspie | SF | $2,500 | 6.52 | 2.61 |
| Conor Gillaspie | SF | $2,500 | 6.52 | 2.61 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $3,600 | 8.96 | 2.49 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,600 | 11.92 | 2.13 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,600 | 11.92 | 2.13 |
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $5,200 | 10.45 | 2.01 |
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $5,200 | 10.45 | 2.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jabari Blash | SD | $2,100 | 5.39 | 2.57 |
| Jabari Blash | SD | $2,100 | 5.39 | 2.57 |
| Trey Mancini | BAL | $3,200 | 8.10 | 2.53 |
| Trey Mancini | BAL | $3,200 | 8.10 | 2.53 |
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.