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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 |
Max Scherzer |
P Two |
James Paxton |
C |
Cameron Rupp |
1B |
Eric Thames |
2B |
Darwin Barney |
SS |
Johan Camargo |
3B |
Darwin Barney |
OF One |
Ryan Raburn |
OF Two |
Jaycob Brugman |
OF Three |
Alex Presley |
Salary |
$40,300 |
Expected Points |
92.25 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Max Scherzer |
CHC |
$12,900 |
29.52 |
2.29 |
Luis Severino |
DET |
$11,500 |
24.57 |
2.14 |
Carlos Martínez |
WSH |
$11,300 |
23.46 |
2.08 |
James Paxton |
TEX |
$8,800 |
21.37 |
2.43 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Júnior Guerra |
CLE |
$6,200 |
17.06 |
2.75 |
Sean Newcomb |
NYM |
$6,500 |
16.23 |
2.50 |
Aaron Nola |
HOU |
$6,300 |
15.45 |
2.45 |
James Paxton |
TEX |
$8,800 |
21.37 |
2.43 |
Catcher
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Salvador Perez |
NYY |
$4,100 |
7.91 |
1.93 |
Evan Gattis |
PIT |
$3,600 |
7.80 |
2.17 |
Alex Avila |
CHW |
$4,000 |
7.69 |
1.92 |
Yasmani Grandal |
STL |
$3,600 |
7.39 |
2.05 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Cameron Rupp |
HOU |
$2,200 |
5.57 |
2.53 |
Austin Romine |
DET |
$2,200 |
5.11 |
2.32 |
Yan Gomes |
LAA |
$2,900 |
6.38 |
2.20 |
Omar Narváez |
MIN |
$2,000 |
4.38 |
2.19 |
First Base
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Cody Bellinger |
STL |
$4,800 |
11.04 |
2.30 |
Anthony Rizzo |
ATL |
$4,800 |
10.69 |
2.23 |
Brandon Belt |
SF |
$4,600 |
10.43 |
2.27 |
Matt Carpenter |
WSH |
$4,400 |
10.39 |
2.36 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Eric Thames |
CLE |
$4,000 |
9.95 |
2.49 |
Miguel Cabrera |
CHW |
$3,800 |
9.38 |
2.47 |
Carlos Santana |
LAA |
$3,200 |
7.88 |
2.46 |
Matt Carpenter |
WSH |
$4,400 |
10.39 |
2.36 |
Second Base
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
José Altuve |
PIT |
$4,600 |
9.93 |
2.16 |
Chris Taylor |
STL |
$4,100 |
9.58 |
2.34 |
Dustin Pedroia |
BOS |
$3,900 |
8.55 |
2.19 |
Ian Happ |
ATL |
$4,300 |
8.32 |
1.93 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Darwin Barney |
KC |
$2,000 |
4.93 |
2.47 |
Johan Camargo |
NYM |
$2,100 |
5.15 |
2.45 |
Yolmer Sánchez |
MIN |
$2,900 |
7.09 |
2.44 |
Cliff Pennington |
MIL |
$2,000 |
4.69 |
2.35 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Xander Bogaerts |
BOS |
$4,800 |
9.52 |
1.98 |
Trea Turner |
CHC |
$5,100 |
9.46 |
1.85 |
Corey Seager |
STL |
$4,800 |
9.38 |
1.95 |
Carlos Correa |
PIT |
$4,400 |
9.19 |
2.09 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Johan Camargo |
NYM |
$2,100 |
5.15 |
2.45 |
Alexi Amarista |
TB |
$3,100 |
7.18 |
2.32 |
Taylor Motter |
TEX |
$2,500 |
5.77 |
2.31 |
Brandon Crawford |
SF |
$3,800 |
8.59 |
2.26 |
Third Base
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Nolan Arenado |
TB |
$5,200 |
10.51 |
2.02 |
Travis Shaw |
CLE |
$4,600 |
10.27 |
2.23 |
Mike Moustakas |
NYY |
$4,600 |
9.69 |
2.11 |
Josh Donaldson |
KC |
$4,700 |
9.53 |
2.03 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Darwin Barney |
KC |
$2,000 |
4.93 |
2.47 |
Kyle Seager |
TEX |
$3,700 |
8.72 |
2.36 |
Luis Valbuena |
MIL |
$2,900 |
6.84 |
2.36 |
Cliff Pennington |
MIL |
$2,000 |
4.69 |
2.35 |
Outfield
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Charlie Blackmon |
TB |
$5,400 |
12.69 |
2.35 |
Mookie Betts |
BOS |
$5,300 |
11.49 |
2.17 |
Cody Bellinger |
STL |
$4,800 |
11.04 |
2.30 |
Aaron Judge |
DET |
$5,500 |
10.68 |
1.94 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Ryan Raburn |
CHC |
$2,000 |
5.24 |
2.62 |
Jaycob Brugman |
SEA |
$2,000 |
5.13 |
2.56 |
Gregory Polanco |
LAD |
$2,900 |
7.32 |
2.52 |
Eric Thames |
CLE |
$4,000 |
9.95 |
2.49 |
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.