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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 |
Homer Bailey |
C |
Matt Wieters |
1B |
Danny Valencia |
2B |
Robinson Canó |
SS |
Adam Rosales |
3B |
Jae-gyun Hwang |
OF One |
Zack Granite |
OF Two |
Albert Almora Jr. |
OF Three |
Derek Fisher |
Salary |
$39,000 |
Expected Points |
88.41 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Max Scherzer |
CHC |
$13,200 |
30.12 |
2.28 |
Chris Sale |
BOS |
$13,000 |
28.08 |
2.16 |
Carlos Carrasco |
LAA |
$9,800 |
21.26 |
2.17 |
Aaron Nola |
HOU |
$9,100 |
20.94 |
2.30 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Chris O’Grady |
ARZ |
$4,500 |
11.45 |
2.54 |
Sean Manaea |
SEA |
$7,900 |
19.74 |
2.50 |
José Berríos |
OAK |
$7,700 |
19.04 |
2.47 |
Homer Bailey |
PHI |
$4,200 |
10.10 |
2.40 |
Catcher
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Gary Sánchez |
DET |
$5,100 |
9.22 |
1.81 |
Willson Contreras |
ATL |
$4,300 |
8.08 |
1.88 |
Yasmani Grandal |
STL |
$4,100 |
8.05 |
1.96 |
Buster Posey |
SF |
$3,700 |
8.02 |
2.17 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Matt Wieters |
CHC |
$2,600 |
6.26 |
2.41 |
Bruce Maxwell |
SEA |
$2,300 |
5.47 |
2.38 |
Francisco Cervelli |
LAD |
$2,600 |
5.75 |
2.21 |
Ryan Hanigan |
TB |
$3,100 |
6.76 |
2.18 |
First Base
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Cody Bellinger |
STL |
$4,700 |
10.49 |
2.23 |
Justin Smoak |
KC |
$5,200 |
10.42 |
2.00 |
Freddie Freeman |
NYM |
$4,500 |
9.63 |
2.14 |
Eric Hosmer |
NYY |
$5,500 |
9.17 |
1.67 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Danny Valencia |
TEX |
$2,800 |
6.69 |
2.39 |
John Jaso |
LAD |
$2,600 |
6.03 |
2.32 |
Wil Myers |
SD |
$3,300 |
7.61 |
2.30 |
Josh Bell |
LAD |
$3,700 |
8.41 |
2.27 |
Second Base
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
DJ LeMahieu |
TB |
$4,800 |
9.96 |
2.08 |
Robinson Canó |
TEX |
$3,700 |
9.29 |
2.51 |
Jonathan Schoop |
BAL |
$5,200 |
9.26 |
1.78 |
Asdrúbal Cabrera |
CIN |
$4,900 |
9.06 |
1.85 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Robinson Canó |
TEX |
$3,700 |
9.29 |
2.51 |
Yolmer Sánchez |
MIN |
$2,600 |
5.95 |
2.29 |
Javier Báez |
ATL |
$3,100 |
7.08 |
2.28 |
Logan Forsythe |
STL |
$2,900 |
6.57 |
2.26 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Corey Seager |
STL |
$5,500 |
10.34 |
1.88 |
Asdrúbal Cabrera |
CIN |
$4,900 |
9.06 |
1.85 |
Trevor Story |
TB |
$4,500 |
8.78 |
1.95 |
Elvis Andrus |
TOR |
$4,700 |
8.70 |
1.85 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Kelby Tomlinson |
SF |
$2,700 |
6.19 |
2.29 |
Tim Beckham |
BAL |
$2,500 |
5.71 |
2.28 |
Javier Báez |
ATL |
$3,100 |
7.08 |
2.28 |
Tim Anderson |
MIN |
$2,200 |
4.96 |
2.25 |
Third Base
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Nolan Arenado |
TB |
$5,400 |
12.36 |
2.29 |
Kris Bryant |
ATL |
$4,400 |
10.80 |
2.45 |
Freddie Freeman |
NYM |
$4,500 |
9.63 |
2.14 |
Anthony Rendon |
CHC |
$4,900 |
9.19 |
1.87 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Jae-gyun Hwang |
SF |
$2,000 |
5.55 |
2.78 |
Kris Bryant |
ATL |
$4,400 |
10.80 |
2.45 |
Kaleb Cowart |
MIL |
$2,000 |
4.77 |
2.39 |
Matt Chapman |
SEA |
$2,700 |
6.26 |
2.32 |
Outfield
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Michael Conforto |
CIN |
$5,200 |
11.35 |
2.18 |
Charlie Blackmon |
TB |
$5,500 |
11.33 |
2.06 |
Aaron Judge |
DET |
$4,900 |
11.24 |
2.29 |
Andrew McCutchen |
LAD |
$5,400 |
10.56 |
1.95 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Zack Granite |
OAK |
$2,000 |
5.49 |
2.75 |
Albert Almora Jr. |
ATL |
$2,800 |
7.11 |
2.54 |
Jaycob Brugman |
SEA |
$2,200 |
5.25 |
2.39 |
Derek Fisher |
PIT |
$3,300 |
7.80 |
2.36 |
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.