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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 |
Tim Adleman |
C |
Luis Torrens |
1B |
Carlos Santana |
2B |
Jason Kipnis |
SS |
Franklin Barreto |
3B |
Johan Camargo |
OF One |
Matt Olson |
OF Two |
Christian Yelich |
OF Three |
Chris Taylor |
Salary |
$41,800 |
Expected Points |
99.46 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Max Scherzer |
CHC |
$13,000 |
31.55 |
2.43 |
Luis Severino |
DET |
$10,100 |
23.61 |
2.34 |
Carlos Martínez |
WSH |
$11,300 |
20.96 |
1.85 |
James Paxton |
TEX |
$8,700 |
19.62 |
2.25 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Sean Manaea |
SEA |
$6,200 |
15.95 |
2.57 |
Jhoulys Chacin |
SD |
$6,800 |
16.93 |
2.49 |
Tim Adleman |
PHI |
$5,600 |
13.66 |
2.44 |
Max Scherzer |
CHC |
$13,000 |
31.55 |
2.43 |
Catcher
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Gary Sánchez |
DET |
$5,100 |
9.61 |
1.88 |
Yadier Molina |
WSH |
$3,800 |
8.27 |
2.18 |
Buster Posey |
SF |
$4,000 |
8.04 |
2.01 |
Russell Martin |
KC |
$3,700 |
7.98 |
2.16 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Luis Torrens |
SD |
$2,000 |
4.92 |
2.46 |
Bruce Maxwell |
SEA |
$2,600 |
6.33 |
2.43 |
Manny Piña |
CLE |
$3,000 |
7.00 |
2.33 |
John Hicks |
CHW |
$2,900 |
6.66 |
2.29 |
First Base
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Cody Bellinger |
STL |
$5,600 |
11.61 |
2.07 |
Edwin Encarnacion |
LAA |
$4,500 |
10.29 |
2.29 |
Justin Smoak |
KC |
$4,400 |
10.20 |
2.32 |
Joey Votto |
PHI |
$4,600 |
9.77 |
2.12 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Carlos Santana |
LAA |
$3,200 |
8.69 |
2.72 |
Matt Carpenter |
WSH |
$3,700 |
9.49 |
2.56 |
Sam Travis |
BOS |
$2,900 |
7.10 |
2.45 |
Miguel Cabrera |
CHW |
$3,600 |
8.77 |
2.43 |
Second Base
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Chris Taylor |
STL |
$4,100 |
10.02 |
2.44 |
Daniel Murphy |
CHC |
$5,000 |
9.74 |
1.95 |
José Altuve |
PIT |
$4,900 |
9.69 |
1.98 |
Brian Dozier |
OAK |
$4,700 |
9.57 |
2.04 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Jason Kipnis |
LAA |
$3,600 |
8.84 |
2.46 |
Chris Taylor |
STL |
$4,100 |
10.02 |
2.44 |
Dee Gordon |
ARZ |
$4,000 |
9.16 |
2.29 |
Rougned Odor |
TOR |
$3,200 |
7.31 |
2.28 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Xander Bogaerts |
BOS |
$5,000 |
9.99 |
2.00 |
Carlos Correa |
PIT |
$5,100 |
9.51 |
1.86 |
Trea Turner |
CHC |
$5,200 |
9.50 |
1.83 |
Elvis Andrus |
TOR |
$4,200 |
9.36 |
2.23 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Franklin Barreto |
SEA |
$2,200 |
6.84 |
3.11 |
Brandon Crawford |
SF |
$2,400 |
6.34 |
2.64 |
Tim Anderson |
MIN |
$2,600 |
6.67 |
2.57 |
JT Riddle |
ARZ |
$2,000 |
5.09 |
2.54 |
Third Base
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Nolan Arenado |
TB |
$4,900 |
10.29 |
2.10 |
Travis Shaw |
CLE |
$4,200 |
10.22 |
2.43 |
Josh Donaldson |
KC |
$4,100 |
9.88 |
2.41 |
Adrián Béltre |
TOR |
$3,900 |
9.25 |
2.37 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Johan Camargo |
NYM |
$2,700 |
6.77 |
2.51 |
Travis Shaw |
CLE |
$4,200 |
10.22 |
2.43 |
Josh Donaldson |
KC |
$4,100 |
9.88 |
2.41 |
Ryon Healy |
SEA |
$3,400 |
8.10 |
2.38 |
Outfield
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Cody Bellinger |
STL |
$5,600 |
11.61 |
2.07 |
Aaron Judge |
DET |
$5,600 |
10.83 |
1.93 |
Charlie Blackmon |
TB |
$5,100 |
10.74 |
2.11 |
George Springer |
PIT |
$5,400 |
10.62 |
1.97 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Matt Olson |
SEA |
$2,200 |
6.68 |
3.04 |
Christian Yelich |
ARZ |
$3,200 |
8.33 |
2.60 |
Kole Calhoun |
MIL |
$3,200 |
8.10 |
2.53 |
José Bautista |
KC |
$3,900 |
9.63 |
2.47 |
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.