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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 | Júnior Guerra |
| C | James McCann |
| 1B | Matt Carpenter |
| 2B | Johan Camargo |
| SS | Johan Camargo |
| 3B | Josh Rutledge |
| OF One | Adam Engel |
| OF Two | Cameron Maybin |
| OF Three | Carlos González |
| Salary | $43,100 |
| Expected Points | 95.76 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Scherzer | CHC | $14,100 | 29.61 | 2.10 |
| Carlos Carrasco | LAA | $10,900 | 20.56 | 1.89 |
| José Berríos | OAK | $11,400 | 20.20 | 1.77 |
| Jeff Samardzija | SF | $9,400 | 19.91 | 2.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Manaea | SEA | $6,800 | 16.63 | 2.44 |
| Júnior Guerra | CLE | $6,000 | 14.28 | 2.38 |
| James Paxton | TEX | $7,700 | 17.90 | 2.32 |
| Sean Newcomb | NYM | $6,500 | 15.00 | 2.31 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,900 | 10.86 | 2.22 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $4,200 | 8.08 | 1.92 |
| Manny Piña | CLE | $3,600 | 7.82 | 2.17 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $4,100 | 7.65 | 1.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James McCann | CHW | $2,300 | 5.46 | 2.37 |
| Josh Phegley | SEA | $2,300 | 5.36 | 2.33 |
| John Hicks | CHW | $2,600 | 6.03 | 2.32 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $2,800 | 6.44 | 2.30 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $5,200 | 12.11 | 2.33 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $5,000 | 11.62 | 2.32 |
| Edwin Encarnación | LAA | $4,900 | 11.41 | 2.33 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $4,500 | 10.68 | 2.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $4,500 | 10.68 | 2.37 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $5,200 | 12.11 | 2.33 |
| Edwin Encarnación | LAA | $4,900 | 11.41 | 2.33 |
| John Hicks | CHW | $2,600 | 6.03 | 2.32 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $4,500 | 10.05 | 2.23 |
| Chris Taylor | STL | $4,400 | 9.83 | 2.23 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $4,700 | 9.68 | 2.06 |
| Ian Happ | ATL | $4,300 | 8.95 | 2.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johan Camargo | NYM | $2,300 | 6.54 | 2.84 |
| Josh Rutledge | BOS | $2,200 | 5.75 | 2.61 |
| Darwin Barney | KC | $2,100 | 5.17 | 2.46 |
| Wilmer Flores | CIN | $2,800 | 6.90 | 2.46 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | CHC | $5,300 | 9.45 | 1.78 |
| Corey Seager | STL | $4,700 | 9.43 | 2.01 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $4,400 | 8.93 | 2.03 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,400 | 8.92 | 2.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johan Camargo | NYM | $2,300 | 6.54 | 2.84 |
| Ramón Torres | NYY | $2,000 | 5.51 | 2.75 |
| Chad Pinder | SEA | $3,000 | 7.05 | 2.35 |
| Stephen Drew | CHC | $2,800 | 6.45 | 2.30 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $5,500 | 11.97 | 2.18 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $4,300 | 10.04 | 2.33 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,900 | 9.79 | 2.00 |
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $4,700 | 9.76 | 2.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Rutledge | BOS | $2,200 | 5.75 | 2.61 |
| Wilmer Flores | CIN | $2,800 | 6.90 | 2.46 |
| Darwin Barney | KC | $2,100 | 5.17 | 2.46 |
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $3,900 | 9.50 | 2.44 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,600 | 12.59 | 2.25 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $5,200 | 12.11 | 2.33 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $5,400 | 11.75 | 2.18 |
| George Springer | PIT | $5,200 | 10.89 | 2.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Engel | MIN | $2,000 | 5.87 | 2.94 |
| Cameron Maybin | MIL | $3,800 | 9.10 | 2.39 |
| Robbie Grossman | OAK | $3,200 | 7.66 | 2.39 |
| Carlos González | TB | $3,600 | 8.47 | 2.35 |
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.