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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.
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Max Scherzer
C
Jonathan Lucroy
1B
C.J. Cron
2B
Brandon Drury
SS
Pat Valaika
3B
Nolan Arenado
OF One
Kole Calhoun
OF Two
Andrew Toles
OF Three
A.J. Pollock
Salary
$35,000
Expected Points
128.02
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
Name
Team
Cost
Expected
Value
Max Scherzer
CHC
$11,600
47.84
4.12
Carlos Carrasco
LAA
$10,800
39.96
3.70
Jake Arrieta
ATL
$10,200
36.41
3.57
Marcus Stroman
KC
$9,100
35.45
3.90
Best Values
Name
Team
Cost
Expected
Value
Max Scherzer
CHC
$11,600
47.84
4.12
Jeff Samardzija
SF
$8,700
35.43
4.07
Lance Lynn
WSH
$8,000
32.53
4.07
Charlie Morton
PIT
$6,300
25.15
3.99
Catcher
Best Rating
Name
Team
Cost
Expected
Value
Jonathan Lucroy
TOR
$2,700
9.78
3.62
Willson Contreras
ATL
$2,900
9.65
3.33
Evan Gattis
PIT
$3,200
9.32
2.91
Yasmani Grandal
STL
$2,900
9.31
3.21
Best Values
Name
Team
Cost
Expected
Value
Geovany Soto
MIN
$2,100
7.66
3.65
Jonathan Lucroy
TOR
$2,700
9.78
3.62
John Hicks
CHW
$2,200
7.95
3.61
John Hicks
CHW
$2,200
7.95
3.61
First Base
Best Rating
Name
Team
Cost
Expected
Value
Eric Thames
CLE
$4,500
15.56
3.46
Freddie Freeman
NYM
$4,300
14.97
3.48
Joey Votto
PHI
$4,200
13.73
3.27
Carlos Santana
LAA
$4,000
12.32
3.08
Best Values
Name
Team
Cost
Expected
Value
C.J. Cron
MIL
$2,300
9.95
4.33
Matt Davidson
MIN
$2,600
10.21
3.93
Eric Hosmer
NYY
$2,600
10.02
3.85
Albert Pujols
MIL
$2,800
10.41
3.72
Second Base
Best Rating
Name
Team
Cost
Expected
Value
José Altuve
PIT
$3,900
13.48
3.46
Brian Dozier
OAK
$3,800
12.99
3.42
Jonathan Villar
CLE
$3,400
12.20
3.59
Daniel Murphy
CHC
$4,000
11.90
2.97
Best Values
Name
Team
Cost
Expected
Value
Javier Báez
ATL
$2,500
9.46
3.78
Whit Merrifield
NYY
$2,400
8.91
3.71
Whit Merrifield
NYY
$2,400
8.91
3.71
Jonathan Villar
CLE
$3,400
12.20
3.59
Short Stop
Best Rating
Name
Team
Cost
Expected
Value
Corey Seager
STL
$3,500
13.76
3.93
Francisco Lindor
LAA
$3,900
13.31
3.41
Trea Turner
CHC
$4,100
12.10
2.95
Trevor Story
TB
$3,300
11.17
3.38
Best Values
Name
Team
Cost
Expected
Value
Pat Valaika
TB
$2,200
9.21
4.19
Corey Seager
STL
$3,500
13.76
3.93
Tim Anderson
MIN
$2,900
11.04
3.81
J.J. Hardy
BAL
$2,200
8.04
3.65
Third Base
Best Rating
Name
Team
Cost
Expected
Value
Nolan Arenado
TB
$4,400
15.68
3.56
Kris Bryant
ATL
$4,200
14.70
3.50
Manny Machado
BAL
$3,300
12.48
3.78
Miguel Sanó
OAK
$3,500
11.74
3.35
Best Values
Name
Team
Cost
Expected
Value
Conor Gillaspie
SF
$2,100
8.63
4.11
Conor Gillaspie
SF
$2,100
8.63
4.11
Manny Machado
BAL
$3,300
12.48
3.78
Nolan Arenado
TB
$4,400
15.68
3.56
Outfield
Best Rating
Name
Team
Cost
Expected
Value
Mike Trout
MIL
$5,000
15.52
3.10
Bryce Harper
CHC
$4,800
13.74
2.86
Ryan Braun
CLE
$4,200
13.50
3.21
Charlie Blackmon
TB
$3,900
12.34
3.16
Best Values
Name
Team
Cost
Expected
Value
Joey Rickard
BAL
$2,000
8.18
4.09
Brandon Guyer
LAA
$2,300
9.35
4.07
Andrew Toles
STL
$2,200
8.93
4.06
Kole Calhoun
MIL
$2,600
9.88
3.80
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.