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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 | Max Scherzer |
| C | Manny Piña |
| 1B | Jesús Aguilar |
| 2B | Tommy La Stella |
| SS | Addison Russell |
| 3B | Logan Forsythe |
| OF One | Kyle Schwarber |
| OF Two | Keon Broxton |
| OF Three | Matt Szczur |
| Salary | $31,600 |
| Expected Points | 115.7 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Scherzer | CHC | $12,300 | 48.52 | 3.94 |
| José Berríos | OAK | $9,700 | 36.34 | 3.75 |
| Carlos Carrasco | LAA | $9,800 | 35.36 | 3.61 |
| Jeff Samardzija | SF | $8,800 | 34.67 | 3.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Scherzer | CHC | $12,300 | 48.52 | 3.94 |
| Jeff Samardzija | SF | $8,800 | 34.67 | 3.94 |
| Sean Newcomb | NYM | $7,500 | 28.53 | 3.80 |
| José Berríos | OAK | $9,700 | 36.34 | 3.75 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $3,800 | 14.32 | 3.77 |
| Manny Piña | CLE | $2,500 | 10.51 | 4.20 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,500 | 10.44 | 2.98 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,500 | 10.44 | 2.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Piña | CLE | $2,500 | 10.51 | 4.20 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $3,800 | 14.32 | 3.77 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $2,700 | 10.16 | 3.76 |
| Yadier Molina | WSH | $2,700 | 9.64 | 3.57 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $4,300 | 16.17 | 3.76 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $4,300 | 16.17 | 3.76 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,700 | 15.79 | 3.36 |
| Edwin Encarnación | LAA | $4,000 | 14.91 | 3.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesús Aguilar | CLE | $2,400 | 10.10 | 4.21 |
| Matt Davidson | MIN | $2,700 | 11.02 | 4.08 |
| Matt Davidson | MIN | $2,700 | 11.02 | 4.08 |
| Yonder Alonso | SEA | $3,000 | 11.87 | 3.96 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $3,500 | 13.21 | 3.77 |
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $4,000 | 12.45 | 3.11 |
| Ian Happ | ATL | $3,400 | 12.18 | 3.58 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,000 | 11.62 | 2.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tommy La Stella | ATL | $2,000 | 7.70 | 3.85 |
| Tommy La Stella | ATL | $2,000 | 7.70 | 3.85 |
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $2,700 | 10.24 | 3.79 |
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $2,700 | 10.24 | 3.79 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | STL | $3,700 | 12.44 | 3.36 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,300 | 12.01 | 2.79 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $3,800 | 11.88 | 3.13 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $3,700 | 11.66 | 3.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $3,100 | 11.58 | 3.74 |
| Orlando Arcia | CLE | $2,200 | 8.15 | 3.70 |
| Tim Anderson | MIN | $2,700 | 9.62 | 3.56 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $3,200 | 11.37 | 3.55 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,900 | 15.65 | 3.19 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $3,800 | 13.08 | 3.44 |
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $4,000 | 12.87 | 3.22 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $3,500 | 12.76 | 3.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Forsythe | STL | $2,300 | 8.70 | 3.78 |
| Logan Forsythe | STL | $2,300 | 8.70 | 3.78 |
| Jedd Gyorko | WSH | $2,800 | 10.52 | 3.76 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $3,500 | 12.76 | 3.65 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,000 | 16.43 | 3.29 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $4,800 | 15.45 | 3.22 |
| George Springer | PIT | $4,300 | 14.47 | 3.37 |
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $4,900 | 14.39 | 2.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Schwarber | ATL | $2,500 | 10.58 | 4.23 |
| Keon Broxton | CLE | $2,700 | 11.15 | 4.13 |
| Lonnie Chisenhall | LAA | $2,900 | 11.75 | 4.05 |
| Matt Szczur | SD | $2,100 | 8.44 | 4.02 |
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.