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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
Jacob deGrom
P Two
Max Scherzer
C
Martín Maldonado
1B
Rickie Weeks Jr.
2B
Neil Walker
SS
Carlos Correa
3B
Deven Marrero
OF One
Justin Ruggiano
OF Two
Matt Adams
OF Three
Jake Marisnick
Salary
$48,900
Expected Points
102.82
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
30.16
2.37
Jacob deGrom
CIN
$12,100
24.72
2.04
Jake Arrieta
ATL
$9,200
19.64
2.13
Alex Wood
STL
$9,600
17.57
1.83
Best Values
Name
Team
Cost
Expected
Value
Júnior Guerra
CLE
$4,800
13.41
2.79
Max Scherzer
CHC
$12,700
30.16
2.37
Aaron Nola
HOU
$7,700
17.43
2.26
Dan Straily
ARZ
$7,500
16.74
2.23
Catcher
Best Rating
Name
Team
Cost
Expected
Value
Buster Posey
SF
$4,000
8.59
2.15
Yadier Molina
WSH
$3,900
7.71
1.98
Evan Gattis
PIT
$3,400
7.47
2.20
Jonathan Lucroy
TOR
$3,800
7.44
1.96
Best Values
Name
Team
Cost
Expected
Value
Martín Maldonado
MIL
$2,100
4.99
2.37
René Rivera
CIN
$2,500
5.82
2.33
Austin Romine
DET
$2,600
5.83
2.24
Evan Gattis
PIT
$3,400
7.47
2.20
First Base
Best Rating
Name
Team
Cost
Expected
Value
Matt Carpenter
WSH
$4,600
11.28
2.45
Joey Votto
PHI
$4,900
10.52
2.15
Jay Bruce
CIN
$4,500
9.38
2.08
Eric Thames
CLE
$4,800
9.27
1.93
Best Values
Name
Team
Cost
Expected
Value
Matt Carpenter
WSH
$4,600
11.28
2.45
Matt Adams
NYM
$3,300
7.97
2.42
Tommy Joseph
HOU
$3,400
8.02
2.36
Carlos Santana
LAA
$4,000
9.03
2.26
Second Base
Best Rating
Name
Team
Cost
Expected
Value
José Altuve
PIT
$4,700
10.25
2.18
Jason Kipnis
LAA
$4,200
8.64
2.06
Neil Walker
CIN
$3,500
8.28
2.36
Robinson Canó
TEX
$4,700
8.20
1.74
Best Values
Name
Team
Cost
Expected
Value
Neil Walker
CIN
$3,500
8.28
2.36
Starlin Castro
DET
$3,500
8.01
2.29
Chris Taylor
STL
$3,400
7.65
2.25
José Altuve
PIT
$4,700
10.25
2.18
Short Stop
Best Rating
Name
Team
Cost
Expected
Value
Trea Turner
CHC
$5,000
10.77
2.15
Xander Bogaerts
BOS
$4,900
10.07
2.06
Carlos Correa
PIT
$4,100
9.81
2.39
Francisco Lindor
LAA
$4,400
9.46
2.15
Best Values
Name
Team
Cost
Expected
Value
Carlos Correa
PIT
$4,100
9.81
2.39
Alcides Escobar
NYY
$2,400
5.61
2.34
Erick Aybar
SD
$2,100
4.63
2.20
Allen Cordoba
SD
$2,300
4.99
2.17
Third Base
Best Rating
Name
Team
Cost
Expected
Value
Kris Bryant
ATL
$4,700
10.37
2.21
Nolan Arenado
TB
$4,800
10.31
2.15
Anthony Rendon
CHC
$4,500
10.11
2.25
Manny Machado
BAL
$4,400
9.49
2.16
Best Values
Name
Team
Cost
Expected
Value
Deven Marrero
BOS
$2,700
6.42
2.38
Rio Ruiz
NYM
$2,600
5.94
2.28
Anthony Rendon
CHC
$4,500
10.11
2.25
Kris Bryant
ATL
$4,700
10.37
2.21
Outfield
Best Rating
Name
Team
Cost
Expected
Value
Bryce Harper
CHC
$5,300
12.34
2.33
Charlie Blackmon
TB
$5,500
11.93
2.17
Michael Conforto
CIN
$5,000
11.86
2.37
Mike Trout
MIL
$5,500
11.34
2.06
Best Values
Name
Team
Cost
Expected
Value
Justin Ruggiano
SF
$2,600
6.48
2.49
Matt Adams
NYM
$3,300
7.97
2.42
Jayson Werth
CHC
$3,700
8.93
2.41
Ezequiel Carrera
KC
$2,700
6.43
2.38
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.