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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 |
Jake Arrieta |
C |
Russell Martin |
1B |
Kendrys Morales |
2B |
Jed Lowrie |
SS |
Elvis Andrus |
3B |
Joey Gallo |
OF One |
Mark Canha |
OF Two |
Kevin Kiermaier |
OF Three |
Adam Duvall |
Salary |
$33,200 |
Expected Points |
121.95 |
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 |
46.03 |
4.00 |
Jake Arrieta |
ATL |
$10,300 |
43.38 |
4.21 |
Jacob deGrom |
CIN |
$11,200 |
39.95 |
3.57 |
Carlos Martínez |
WSH |
$9,400 |
37.39 |
3.98 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Jake Arrieta |
ATL |
$10,300 |
43.38 |
4.21 |
Max Scherzer |
CHC |
$11,500 |
46.03 |
4.00 |
Carlos Martínez |
WSH |
$9,400 |
37.39 |
3.98 |
James Paxton |
TEX |
$8,800 |
33.77 |
3.84 |
Catcher
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Russell Martin |
KC |
$2,700 |
10.11 |
3.74 |
Evan Gattis |
PIT |
$3,000 |
9.90 |
3.30 |
Salvador Perez |
NYY |
$3,200 |
9.59 |
3.00 |
Alex Avila |
CHW |
$3,000 |
9.57 |
3.19 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Russell Martin |
KC |
$2,700 |
10.11 |
3.74 |
Andrew Knapp |
HOU |
$2,400 |
8.66 |
3.61 |
Austin Romine |
DET |
$2,100 |
7.52 |
3.58 |
Tucker Barnhart |
PHI |
$2,100 |
7.49 |
3.57 |
First Base
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Joey Votto |
PHI |
$4,300 |
14.85 |
3.45 |
Kendrys Morales |
KC |
$3,300 |
13.34 |
4.04 |
Yonder Alonso |
SEA |
$3,400 |
13.13 |
3.86 |
Anthony Rizzo |
ATL |
$4,400 |
12.93 |
2.94 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Kendrys Morales |
KC |
$3,300 |
13.34 |
4.04 |
Albert Pujols |
MIL |
$3,000 |
11.89 |
3.96 |
Lucas Duda |
CIN |
$3,000 |
11.82 |
3.94 |
Matt Holliday |
DET |
$2,900 |
11.35 |
3.91 |
Second Base
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
José Altuve |
PIT |
$3,900 |
14.37 |
3.68 |
Robinson Canó |
TEX |
$3,800 |
13.65 |
3.59 |
Daniel Murphy |
CHC |
$3,600 |
13.58 |
3.77 |
Brian Dozier |
OAK |
$3,900 |
13.46 |
3.45 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Jed Lowrie |
SEA |
$2,500 |
9.73 |
3.89 |
Scooter Gennett |
PHI |
$2,200 |
8.46 |
3.84 |
Scooter Gennett |
PHI |
$2,200 |
8.46 |
3.84 |
Chris Coghlan |
KC |
$2,000 |
7.59 |
3.80 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Carlos Correa |
PIT |
$4,100 |
13.24 |
3.23 |
Xander Bogaerts |
BOS |
$3,800 |
13.01 |
3.42 |
Trea Turner |
CHC |
$3,700 |
12.61 |
3.41 |
Francisco Lindor |
LAA |
$3,400 |
11.21 |
3.30 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Elvis Andrus |
TOR |
$2,900 |
10.99 |
3.79 |
Eric Sogard |
CLE |
$2,300 |
8.22 |
3.57 |
José Iglesias |
CHW |
$2,300 |
8.22 |
3.57 |
Xander Bogaerts |
BOS |
$3,800 |
13.01 |
3.42 |
Third Base
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Kris Bryant |
ATL |
$4,100 |
12.75 |
3.11 |
Nolan Arenado |
TB |
$4,100 |
11.73 |
2.86 |
Anthony Rendon |
CHC |
$3,700 |
11.18 |
3.02 |
Joey Gallo |
TOR |
$2,800 |
10.70 |
3.82 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Joey Gallo |
TOR |
$2,800 |
10.70 |
3.82 |
Paul DeJong |
WSH |
$2,200 |
7.69 |
3.50 |
Josh Rutledge |
BOS |
$2,300 |
7.79 |
3.39 |
Josh Rutledge |
BOS |
$2,300 |
7.79 |
3.39 |
Outfield
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Aaron Judge |
DET |
$4,200 |
15.48 |
3.69 |
José Bautista |
KC |
$4,100 |
15.25 |
3.72 |
Mookie Betts |
BOS |
$4,600 |
14.37 |
3.12 |
J.D. Martinez |
CHW |
$3,900 |
14.30 |
3.67 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Mark Canha |
SEA |
$2,200 |
9.46 |
4.30 |
Scott Schebler |
PHI |
$2,900 |
11.34 |
3.91 |
Adam Duvall |
PHI |
$3,600 |
13.54 |
3.76 |
Kyle Schwarber |
ATL |
$2,800 |
10.45 |
3.73 |
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.