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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 |
Lance McCullers Jr. |
C |
Brian McCann |
1B |
Matt Adams |
2B |
Scooter Gennett |
SS |
Chris Owings |
3B |
Miguel Sanó |
OF One |
Matt Szczur |
OF Two |
Kyle Schwarber |
OF Three |
Brian Goodwin |
Salary |
$31,700 |
Expected Points |
119.66 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Lance McCullers Jr. |
PIT |
$9,700 |
44.57 |
4.59 |
Johnny Cueto |
SF |
$9,800 |
38.19 |
3.90 |
Jon Lester |
ATL |
$9,500 |
37.31 |
3.93 |
Michael Fulmer |
CHW |
$9,500 |
37.29 |
3.92 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Lance McCullers Jr. |
PIT |
$9,700 |
44.57 |
4.59 |
Jon Lester |
ATL |
$9,500 |
37.31 |
3.93 |
Michael Fulmer |
CHW |
$9,500 |
37.29 |
3.92 |
Johnny Cueto |
SF |
$9,800 |
38.19 |
3.90 |
Catcher
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Brian McCann |
PIT |
$3,200 |
11.08 |
3.46 |
Alex Avila |
CHW |
$3,200 |
10.85 |
3.39 |
Alex Avila |
CHW |
$3,200 |
10.85 |
3.39 |
Evan Gattis |
PIT |
$3,200 |
9.77 |
3.05 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Austin Hedges |
SD |
$2,400 |
8.83 |
3.68 |
Brian McCann |
PIT |
$3,200 |
11.08 |
3.46 |
Nick Hundley |
SF |
$2,200 |
7.55 |
3.43 |
Alex Avila |
CHW |
$3,200 |
10.85 |
3.39 |
First Base
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Joey Votto |
PHI |
$4,200 |
14.05 |
3.35 |
Anthony Rizzo |
ATL |
$4,100 |
13.64 |
3.33 |
Matt Adams |
NYM |
$2,700 |
12.98 |
4.81 |
Matt Adams |
NYM |
$2,700 |
12.98 |
4.81 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Matt Adams |
NYM |
$2,700 |
12.98 |
4.81 |
Matt Adams |
NYM |
$2,700 |
12.98 |
4.81 |
Matt Carpenter |
WSH |
$2,900 |
11.89 |
4.10 |
Chris Carter |
DET |
$2,400 |
9.21 |
3.84 |
Second Base
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
José Altuve |
PIT |
$3,800 |
14.67 |
3.86 |
Robinson Canó |
TEX |
$3,500 |
13.53 |
3.87 |
Brian Dozier |
OAK |
$3,400 |
12.66 |
3.72 |
Ian Happ |
ATL |
$3,100 |
10.71 |
3.45 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Scooter Gennett |
PHI |
$2,200 |
9.35 |
4.25 |
Scooter Gennett |
PHI |
$2,200 |
9.35 |
4.25 |
Robinson Canó |
TEX |
$3,500 |
13.53 |
3.87 |
José Altuve |
PIT |
$3,800 |
14.67 |
3.86 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Carlos Correa |
PIT |
$4,300 |
14.12 |
3.28 |
Trea Turner |
CHC |
$4,200 |
13.76 |
3.28 |
Zack Cozart |
PHI |
$3,800 |
10.36 |
2.73 |
Trevor Story |
TB |
$3,500 |
10.02 |
2.86 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Stephen Drew |
CHC |
$2,100 |
8.64 |
4.11 |
Stephen Drew |
CHC |
$2,100 |
8.64 |
4.11 |
Chase d’Arnaud |
SD |
$2,000 |
8.08 |
4.04 |
Wilmer Difo |
CHC |
$2,100 |
7.25 |
3.45 |
Third Base
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Miguel Sanó |
OAK |
$4,200 |
14.55 |
3.46 |
Nolan Arenado |
TB |
$4,000 |
12.72 |
3.18 |
Kris Bryant |
ATL |
$4,200 |
12.41 |
2.95 |
Kyle Seager |
TEX |
$3,500 |
11.28 |
3.22 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Rio Ruiz |
NYM |
$2,500 |
8.74 |
3.49 |
Miguel Sanó |
OAK |
$4,200 |
14.55 |
3.46 |
Alex Bregman |
PIT |
$2,900 |
9.63 |
3.32 |
Josh Harrison |
LAD |
$3,100 |
10.19 |
3.29 |
Outfield
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
George Springer |
PIT |
$4,200 |
15.48 |
3.68 |
Bryce Harper |
CHC |
$4,700 |
15.10 |
3.21 |
J.D. Martinez |
CHW |
$4,300 |
12.79 |
2.97 |
Ender Inciarte |
NYM |
$3,600 |
12.57 |
3.49 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Matt Szczur |
SD |
$2,100 |
8.85 |
4.21 |
Kyle Schwarber |
ATL |
$2,600 |
10.13 |
3.90 |
Brian Goodwin |
CHC |
$2,100 |
8.15 |
3.88 |
Scott Schebler |
PHI |
$3,100 |
11.52 |
3.72 |
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.