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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.
| PG | Lou Williams |
| SG | Dennis Smith Jr. |
| SF | Harrison Barnes |
| PF | Otto Porter |
| C | DeMarcus Cousins |
| G | Patty Mills |
| F | Ben Simmons |
| Util | Jonathan Isaac |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 317.11 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,400 | 52.73 | 4.63 |
| John Wall | WAS | $9,600 | 48.00 | 5.00 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $8,700 | 46.37 | 5.33 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,500 | 44.59 | 4.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lou Williams | LAC | $5,300 | 33.45 | 6.31 |
| Patty Mills | SAS | $4,000 | 24.04 | 6.01 |
| Shelvin Mack | ORL | $3,700 | 21.60 | 5.84 |
| Mike James | PHO | $5,000 | 28.18 | 5.64 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,400 | 52.73 | 4.63 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,500 | 44.59 | 4.69 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $7,500 | 40.23 | 5.36 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $7,900 | 35.65 | 4.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lou Williams | LAC | $5,300 | 33.45 | 6.31 |
| Marco Belinelli | ATL | $3,800 | 21.34 | 5.61 |
| Will Barton | DEN | $5,600 | 31.38 | 5.60 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | LAL | $4,500 | 25.15 | 5.59 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,200 | 57.93 | 5.17 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $10,800 | 55.69 | 5.16 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $8,700 | 46.37 | 5.33 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,800 | 45.62 | 4.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Babbitt | ATL | $3,600 | 21.18 | 5.88 |
| Will Barton | DEN | $5,600 | 31.38 | 5.60 |
| Kent Bazemore | ATL | $5,100 | 28.18 | 5.52 |
| Otto Porter | WAS | $6,500 | 35.63 | 5.48 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,200 | 57.93 | 5.17 |
| DeMarcus Cousins | NOP | $10,900 | 57.76 | 5.30 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $10,800 | 55.69 | 5.16 |
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $10,700 | 53.71 | 5.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Babbitt | ATL | $3,600 | 21.18 | 5.88 |
| John Collins | ATL | $4,800 | 26.99 | 5.62 |
| Otto Porter | WAS | $6,500 | 35.63 | 5.48 |
| Jonathan Isaac | ORL | $3,300 | 18.07 | 5.47 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | NOP | $10,900 | 57.76 | 5.30 |
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $10,700 | 53.71 | 5.02 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $8,400 | 46.60 | 5.55 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | NYK | $9,400 | 45.93 | 4.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Henson | MIL | $4,500 | 25.81 | 5.74 |
| John Collins | ATL | $4,800 | 26.99 | 5.62 |
| Brook Lopez | LAL | $5,800 | 32.36 | 5.58 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $8,400 | 46.60 | 5.55 |
Picks are based on historical performance and match-up. Picks are updated regularly, but we advise that you 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. Sample lineups are provided as thought-starters, and are not intended for direct use.