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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 | James Paxton |
| C | Elias Díaz |
| 1B | Chris Carter |
| 2B | Chase Utley |
| SS | Ramón Torres |
| 3B | Mike Moustakas |
| OF One | Mallex Smith |
| OF Two | Matt Szczur |
| OF Three | Mikie Mahtook |
| Salary | $27,200 |
| Expected Points | 106.18 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Scherzer | CHC | $12,200 | 51.90 | 4.25 |
| James Paxton | TEX | $8,900 | 38.37 | 4.31 |
| Carlos Carrasco | LAA | $9,800 | 37.40 | 3.82 |
| Jake Arrieta | ATL | $10,200 | 35.26 | 3.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Paxton | TEX | $8,900 | 38.37 | 4.31 |
| Max Scherzer | CHC | $12,200 | 51.90 | 4.25 |
| Ivan Nova | LAD | $8,100 | 32.84 | 4.05 |
| Antonio Senzatela | TB | $7,000 | 26.85 | 3.84 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $3,800 | 12.81 | 3.37 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $4,100 | 10.84 | 2.64 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $4,100 | 10.84 | 2.64 |
| Salvador Perez | NYY | $3,200 | 9.65 | 3.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elias Díaz | LAD | $2,000 | 9.55 | 4.78 |
| Miguel Montero | ATL | $2,000 | 7.29 | 3.65 |
| Martín Maldonado | MIL | $2,200 | 7.65 | 3.48 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $3,800 | 12.81 | 3.37 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,200 | 14.55 | 3.46 |
| Chris Davis | BAL | $3,700 | 12.49 | 3.38 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,500 | 12.16 | 2.70 |
| Wil Myers | SD | $3,600 | 11.80 | 3.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Carter | DET | $2,300 | 9.61 | 4.18 |
| Matt Adams | NYM | $2,800 | 10.98 | 3.92 |
| Matt Adams | NYM | $2,800 | 10.98 | 3.92 |
| Eric Hosmer | NYY | $2,900 | 11.09 | 3.82 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $3,800 | 12.35 | 3.25 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $3,400 | 11.67 | 3.43 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $3,800 | 11.50 | 3.03 |
| Starlin Castro | DET | $3,100 | 11.08 | 3.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Utley | STL | $2,300 | 9.45 | 4.11 |
| Chase Utley | STL | $2,300 | 9.45 | 4.11 |
| Jed Lowrie | SEA | $2,300 | 8.46 | 3.68 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $2,300 | 8.43 | 3.67 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | STL | $3,500 | 12.74 | 3.64 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $3,500 | 11.41 | 3.26 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $3,700 | 11.08 | 2.99 |
| Zack Cozart | PHI | $3,800 | 10.52 | 2.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ramón Torres | NYY | $2,400 | 9.91 | 4.13 |
| Stephen Drew | CHC | $2,400 | 8.86 | 3.69 |
| Stephen Drew | CHC | $2,400 | 8.86 | 3.69 |
| Corey Seager | STL | $3,500 | 12.74 | 3.64 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,100 | 12.73 | 3.10 |
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $4,300 | 11.76 | 2.73 |
| Mike Moustakas | NYY | $3,100 | 11.75 | 3.79 |
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $4,400 | 11.60 | 2.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Moustakas | NYY | $3,100 | 11.75 | 3.79 |
| Wilmer Flores | CIN | $2,800 | 10.44 | 3.73 |
| Wilmer Flores | CIN | $2,800 | 10.44 | 3.73 |
| Luis Valbuena | MIL | $2,500 | 9.04 | 3.61 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | DET | $4,600 | 14.62 | 3.18 |
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $4,600 | 14.05 | 3.05 |
| George Springer | PIT | $4,000 | 13.93 | 3.48 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $4,700 | 13.19 | 2.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Szczur | SD | $2,100 | 9.10 | 4.33 |
| Mikie Mahtook | CHW | $2,100 | 8.27 | 3.94 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $2,900 | 10.94 | 3.77 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $2,900 | 10.94 | 3.77 |
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.