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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 | Wilson Ramos |
| 1B | Tyler Moore |
| 2B | Trevor Plouffe |
| SS | Wilmer Difo |
| 3B | Luis Valbuena |
| OF One | Bradley Zimmer |
| OF Two | Clint Frazier |
| OF Three | Adam Duvall |
| Salary | $32,000 |
| Expected Points | 119.96 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Scherzer | CHC | $11,700 | 49.02 | 4.19 |
| Jon Lester | ATL | $10,000 | 36.23 | 3.62 |
| Marcus Stroman | KC | $8,600 | 34.78 | 4.04 |
| Sean Manaea | SEA | $8,300 | 30.77 | 3.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Scherzer | CHC | $11,700 | 49.02 | 4.19 |
| CC Sabathia | DET | $7,600 | 30.76 | 4.05 |
| Marcus Stroman | KC | $8,600 | 34.78 | 4.04 |
| Chris O’Grady | ARZ | $5,700 | 21.31 | 3.74 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $3,400 | 12.13 | 3.57 |
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $3,300 | 10.19 | 3.09 |
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $2,900 | 9.84 | 3.39 |
| Russell Martin | KC | $2,800 | 9.27 | 3.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $3,400 | 12.13 | 3.57 |
| J.T. Realmuto | ARZ | $2,900 | 9.84 | 3.39 |
| Russell Martin | KC | $2,800 | 9.27 | 3.31 |
| Tucker Barnhart | PHI | $2,100 | 6.69 | 3.19 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,300 | 14.33 | 3.33 |
| José Abreu | MIN | $3,400 | 12.13 | 3.57 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | LAA | $3,800 | 12.00 | 3.16 |
| Justin Smoak | KC | $3,700 | 11.64 | 3.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Moore | ARZ | $2,000 | 7.87 | 3.93 |
| Tyler Moore | ARZ | $2,000 | 7.87 | 3.93 |
| Wil Myers | SD | $3,100 | 11.30 | 3.65 |
| Adam Lind | CHC | $2,600 | 9.47 | 3.64 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $3,900 | 13.36 | 3.43 |
| Dee Gordon | ARZ | $3,500 | 11.23 | 3.21 |
| José Ramírez | LAA | $3,600 | 10.67 | 0.00 |
| Matt Carpenter | WSH | $3,500 | 10.32 | 2.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Saladino | MIN | $2,300 | 8.24 | 3.58 |
| Tyler Saladino | MIN | $2,300 | 8.24 | 3.58 |
| Kolten Wong | WSH | $2,300 | 8.05 | 3.50 |
| Carlos Asuaje | SD | $2,400 | 8.35 | 3.48 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $3,800 | 11.02 | 2.90 |
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $3,100 | 10.41 | 3.36 |
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $3,100 | 10.30 | 3.32 |
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $3,100 | 10.30 | 3.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmer Difo | CHC | $2,400 | 9.10 | 3.79 |
| Wilmer Difo | CHC | $2,400 | 9.10 | 3.79 |
| José Peraza | PHI | $2,000 | 7.31 | 3.65 |
| José Peraza | PHI | $2,000 | 7.31 | 3.65 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $3,800 | 13.44 | 3.54 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $3,700 | 12.63 | 3.41 |
| Eugenio Suárez | PHI | $2,900 | 11.08 | 3.82 |
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $3,500 | 10.72 | 3.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Valbuena | MIL | $2,600 | 10.69 | 4.11 |
| Luis Valbuena | MIL | $2,600 | 10.69 | 4.11 |
| Eugenio Suárez | PHI | $2,900 | 11.08 | 3.82 |
| Derek Dietrich | ARZ | $2,200 | 7.89 | 3.58 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $4,900 | 15.61 | 3.19 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $4,900 | 15.46 | 3.15 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | ARZ | $4,400 | 14.92 | 3.39 |
| Bradley Zimmer | LAA | $3,000 | 12.64 | 4.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Zimmer | LAA | $3,000 | 12.64 | 4.21 |
| Clint Frazier | DET | $2,500 | 10.03 | 4.01 |
| Kyle Schwarber | ATL | $2,800 | 11.14 | 3.98 |
| Curtis Granderson | CIN | $2,300 | 9.07 | 3.94 |
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.