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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 |
Carlos Martínez |
C |
Gary Sánchez |
1B |
Chris Davis |
2B |
Daniel Murphy |
SS |
Darwin Barney |
3B |
Manny Machado |
OF One |
Curtis Granderson |
OF Two |
Carlos González |
OF Three |
David Peralta |
Salary |
$34,900 |
Expected Points |
125.17 |
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 |
51.08 |
4.40 |
Carlos Martínez |
WSH |
$9,400 |
41.73 |
4.44 |
Justin Verlander |
CHW |
$9,300 |
36.94 |
3.97 |
Zack Wheeler |
CIN |
$7,500 |
33.10 |
4.41 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Carlos Martínez |
WSH |
$9,400 |
41.73 |
4.44 |
Zack Wheeler |
CIN |
$7,500 |
33.10 |
4.41 |
Max Scherzer |
CHC |
$11,600 |
51.08 |
4.40 |
Drew Pomeranz |
BOS |
$8,000 |
32.40 |
4.05 |
Catcher
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Gary Sánchez |
DET |
$3,600 |
11.35 |
3.15 |
Evan Gattis |
PIT |
$3,400 |
10.11 |
2.97 |
Yasmani Grandal |
STL |
$3,000 |
9.43 |
3.14 |
Alex Avila |
CHW |
$3,100 |
9.34 |
3.01 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Tony Wolters |
TB |
$2,300 |
7.85 |
3.41 |
James McCann |
CHW |
$2,500 |
8.02 |
3.21 |
Matt Wieters |
CHC |
$2,800 |
8.92 |
3.18 |
Russell Martin |
KC |
$2,800 |
8.84 |
3.16 |
First Base
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Chris Davis |
BAL |
$3,900 |
13.32 |
3.41 |
Joey Votto |
PHI |
$4,400 |
12.94 |
2.94 |
Ryan Zimmerman |
CHC |
$3,800 |
12.67 |
3.33 |
Wil Myers |
SD |
$4,000 |
11.95 |
2.99 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Josh Bell |
LAD |
$3,000 |
11.52 |
3.84 |
Lucas Duda |
CIN |
$2,400 |
9.15 |
3.81 |
Adrián González |
STL |
$2,500 |
8.99 |
3.59 |
Hanley Ramírez |
BOS |
$3,100 |
11.11 |
3.58 |
Second Base
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Daniel Murphy |
CHC |
$3,900 |
14.16 |
3.63 |
José Altuve |
PIT |
$4,100 |
13.63 |
3.32 |
Neil Walker |
CIN |
$3,400 |
10.65 |
3.13 |
Ian Kinsler |
CHW |
$3,400 |
10.58 |
3.11 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Daniel Murphy |
CHC |
$3,900 |
14.16 |
3.63 |
Jed Lowrie |
SEA |
$2,300 |
7.92 |
3.44 |
Chris Taylor |
STL |
$2,800 |
9.55 |
3.41 |
Chase Utley |
STL |
$2,300 |
7.80 |
3.39 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Trea Turner |
CHC |
$3,600 |
13.58 |
3.77 |
Carlos Correa |
PIT |
$4,200 |
12.81 |
3.05 |
Corey Seager |
STL |
$3,500 |
11.72 |
3.35 |
Jean Segura |
TEX |
$3,900 |
11.31 |
2.90 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Trea Turner |
CHC |
$3,600 |
13.58 |
3.77 |
Elvis Andrus |
TOR |
$2,800 |
9.69 |
3.46 |
Alexi Amarista |
TB |
$2,400 |
8.27 |
3.44 |
J.J. Hardy |
BAL |
$2,200 |
7.47 |
3.40 |
Third Base
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Nolan Arenado |
TB |
$4,300 |
14.05 |
3.27 |
Manny Machado |
BAL |
$3,700 |
13.00 |
3.51 |
Kyle Seager |
TEX |
$3,200 |
10.94 |
3.42 |
Joey Gallo |
TOR |
$2,900 |
10.78 |
3.72 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Joey Gallo |
TOR |
$2,900 |
10.78 |
3.72 |
Luis Valbuena |
MIL |
$2,500 |
8.95 |
3.58 |
Luis Valbuena |
MIL |
$2,500 |
8.95 |
3.58 |
José Reyes |
CIN |
$2,800 |
9.97 |
3.56 |
Outfield
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Bryce Harper |
CHC |
$4,800 |
16.32 |
3.40 |
Charlie Blackmon |
TB |
$4,300 |
14.89 |
3.46 |
Mike Trout |
MIL |
$5,000 |
14.37 |
2.87 |
Mookie Betts |
BOS |
$4,400 |
14.10 |
3.20 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Carlos González |
TB |
$2,800 |
10.56 |
3.77 |
Bradley Zimmer |
LAA |
$2,400 |
8.89 |
3.70 |
Curtis Granderson |
CIN |
$2,800 |
10.35 |
3.70 |
Scott Schebler |
PHI |
$2,700 |
9.84 |
3.64 |
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.