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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 |
Luis Severino |
C |
Manny Piña |
1B |
Eric Thames |
2B |
Franklin Barreto |
SS |
Alexi Amarista |
3B |
Travis Shaw |
OF One |
Chris Taylor |
OF Two |
Lonnie Chisenhall |
OF Three |
Matt Joyce |
Salary |
$31,100 |
Expected Points |
120.76 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Max Scherzer |
CHC |
$12,000 |
51.78 |
4.32 |
Luis Severino |
DET |
$9,200 |
40.35 |
4.39 |
Carlos Martínez |
WSH |
$9,700 |
36.60 |
3.77 |
Justin Verlander |
CHW |
$9,300 |
33.94 |
3.65 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Luis Severino |
DET |
$9,200 |
40.35 |
4.39 |
Max Scherzer |
CHC |
$12,000 |
51.78 |
4.32 |
Jhoulys Chacin |
SD |
$7,800 |
31.57 |
4.05 |
James Paxton |
TEX |
$8,500 |
33.23 |
3.91 |
Catcher
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Gary Sánchez |
DET |
$3,900 |
12.85 |
3.29 |
Yadier Molina |
WSH |
$3,000 |
10.72 |
3.57 |
Russell Martin |
KC |
$2,800 |
10.51 |
3.75 |
Buster Posey |
SF |
$3,400 |
10.43 |
3.07 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Manny Piña |
CLE |
$2,300 |
9.09 |
3.95 |
John Hicks |
CHW |
$2,200 |
8.67 |
3.94 |
John Hicks |
CHW |
$2,200 |
8.67 |
3.94 |
Russell Martin |
KC |
$2,800 |
10.51 |
3.75 |
First Base
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Cody Bellinger |
STL |
$4,200 |
15.49 |
3.69 |
Cody Bellinger |
STL |
$4,200 |
15.49 |
3.69 |
Edwin Encarnacion |
LAA |
$3,700 |
13.53 |
3.66 |
Justin Smoak |
KC |
$3,500 |
13.18 |
3.77 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Eric Thames |
CLE |
$3,100 |
12.47 |
4.02 |
Eric Thames |
CLE |
$3,100 |
12.47 |
4.02 |
Joey Gallo |
TOR |
$2,800 |
11.27 |
4.02 |
Joey Gallo |
TOR |
$2,800 |
11.27 |
4.02 |
Second Base
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Daniel Murphy |
CHC |
$3,600 |
12.61 |
3.50 |
José Altuve |
PIT |
$3,900 |
12.57 |
3.22 |
Brian Dozier |
OAK |
$3,500 |
12.50 |
3.57 |
Ian Kinsler |
CHW |
$3,300 |
11.61 |
3.52 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Franklin Barreto |
SEA |
$2,200 |
8.91 |
4.05 |
Dee Gordon |
ARZ |
$3,000 |
11.18 |
3.73 |
Ian Happ |
ATL |
$2,500 |
9.32 |
3.73 |
Ian Happ |
ATL |
$2,500 |
9.32 |
3.73 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Xander Bogaerts |
BOS |
$3,600 |
13.07 |
3.63 |
Carlos Correa |
PIT |
$4,000 |
12.50 |
3.13 |
Elvis Andrus |
TOR |
$3,200 |
12.24 |
3.82 |
Francisco Lindor |
LAA |
$3,400 |
12.05 |
3.54 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Alexi Amarista |
TB |
$2,100 |
8.23 |
3.92 |
Alexi Amarista |
TB |
$2,100 |
8.23 |
3.92 |
Elvis Andrus |
TOR |
$3,200 |
12.24 |
3.82 |
Deven Marrero |
BOS |
$2,100 |
8.00 |
3.81 |
Third Base
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Nolan Arenado |
TB |
$4,100 |
13.32 |
3.25 |
Travis Shaw |
CLE |
$3,600 |
13.21 |
3.67 |
Josh Donaldson |
KC |
$3,800 |
12.96 |
3.41 |
Adrián Béltre |
TOR |
$3,900 |
12.22 |
3.13 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Nicholas Castellanos |
CHW |
$2,900 |
10.81 |
3.73 |
Travis Shaw |
CLE |
$3,600 |
13.21 |
3.67 |
Kyle Seager |
TEX |
$2,800 |
10.07 |
3.60 |
Jedd Gyorko |
WSH |
$3,100 |
11.12 |
3.59 |
Outfield
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Aaron Judge |
DET |
$4,800 |
14.37 |
2.99 |
George Springer |
PIT |
$4,100 |
14.02 |
3.42 |
Bryce Harper |
CHC |
$4,100 |
13.88 |
3.39 |
Charlie Blackmon |
TB |
$3,900 |
13.86 |
3.55 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Chris Taylor |
STL |
$2,900 |
13.11 |
4.52 |
Chris Taylor |
STL |
$2,900 |
13.11 |
4.52 |
Lonnie Chisenhall |
LAA |
$2,800 |
12.54 |
4.48 |
Bradley Zimmer |
LAA |
$2,700 |
11.12 |
4.12 |
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.