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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 | Sean Manaea |
| C | Wilson Ramos |
| 1B | José Abreu |
| 2B | Darwin Barney |
| SS | Tim Anderson |
| 3B | Darwin Barney |
| OF One | Willy García |
| OF Two | Jaycob Brugman |
| OF Three | Kole Calhoun |
| Salary | $41,100 |
| Expected Points | 90.89 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Scherzer | CHC | $13,800 | 29.74 | 2.16 |
| Jon Lester | ATL | $11,900 | 20.39 | 1.71 |
| Marcus Stroman | KC | $11,500 | 19.09 | 1.66 |
| Sean Manaea | SEA | $6,700 | 16.86 | 2.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Manaea | SEA | $6,700 | 16.86 | 2.52 |
| Luis Perdomo | SD | $6,300 | 14.01 | 2.22 |
| Max Scherzer | CHC | $13,800 | 29.74 | 2.16 |
| CC Sabathia | DET | $7,700 | 16.66 | 2.16 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $4,800 | 9.25 | 1.93 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,200 | 7.75 | 1.84 |
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $3,700 | 7.67 | 2.07 |
| Russell Martin | KC | $3,500 | 6.98 | 1.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bruce Maxwell | SEA | $2,400 | 5.27 | 2.20 |
| Luis Torrens | SD | $2,000 | 4.32 | 2.16 |
| José Lobatón | CHC | $2,300 | 4.89 | 2.13 |
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $3,700 | 7.67 | 2.07 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $5,300 | 10.83 | 2.04 |
| José Abreu | MIN | $3,700 | 9.37 | 2.53 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | LAA | $5,000 | 9.21 | 1.84 |
| Justin Smoak | KC | $5,300 | 8.99 | 1.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Abreu | MIN | $3,700 | 9.37 | 2.53 |
| Kendrys Morales | KC | $3,300 | 7.76 | 2.35 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $3,400 | 7.89 | 2.32 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $3,500 | 7.80 | 2.23 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | NYM | $4,800 | 10.87 | 2.26 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $5,400 | 10.16 | 1.88 |
| Dee Gordon | ARZ | $4,300 | 9.06 | 2.11 |
| Ben Zobrist | ATL | $4,400 | 8.57 | 1.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darwin Barney | KC | $2,000 | 5.20 | 2.60 |
| Tyler Saladino | MIN | $2,700 | 6.25 | 2.31 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $4,800 | 10.87 | 2.26 |
| José Peraza | PHI | $2,600 | 5.73 | 2.20 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,700 | 8.71 | 1.85 |
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $3,700 | 8.03 | 2.17 |
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $3,800 | 7.97 | 2.10 |
| Asdrúbal Cabrera | CIN | $3,900 | 7.56 | 1.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Anderson | MIN | $2,700 | 6.81 | 2.52 |
| Adam Rosales | SEA | $2,100 | 5.05 | 2.40 |
| Tyler Saladino | MIN | $2,700 | 6.25 | 2.31 |
| Matt Reynolds | CIN | $2,700 | 6.04 | 2.24 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | NYM | $4,800 | 10.87 | 2.26 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $5,500 | 10.49 | 1.91 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $5,400 | 9.51 | 1.76 |
| Eugenio Suárez | PHI | $3,900 | 8.42 | 2.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darwin Barney | KC | $2,000 | 5.20 | 2.60 |
| Matt Chapman | SEA | $2,600 | 6.38 | 2.45 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $4,800 | 10.87 | 2.26 |
| Matt Reynolds | CIN | $2,700 | 6.04 | 2.24 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $5,800 | 11.76 | 2.03 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,600 | 11.71 | 2.09 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | ARZ | $5,700 | 11.32 | 1.99 |
| Bradley Zimmer | LAA | $4,400 | 9.85 | 2.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willy García | MIN | $2,300 | 5.82 | 2.53 |
| Jaycob Brugman | SEA | $2,000 | 5.02 | 2.51 |
| Khris Davis | SEA | $3,800 | 9.02 | 2.37 |
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $4,000 | 9.38 | 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.