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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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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.