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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 | Kentavious Caldwell-Pope |
| SF | Luke Babbitt |
| PF | Derrick Favors |
| C | Anthony Davis |
| G | Jeff Teague |
| F | DeMarcus Cousins |
| Util | Sindarius Thornwell |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 321.5 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,100 | 46.72 | 5.13 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $8,500 | 45.38 | 5.34 |
| John Wall | WAS | $9,300 | 43.79 | 4.71 |
| Dennis Schroder | ATL | $7,100 | 36.80 | 5.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lou Williams | LAC | $5,600 | 34.10 | 6.09 |
| Jeff Teague | MIN | $6,200 | 33.79 | 5.45 |
| Frank Ntilikina | NYK | $3,800 | 20.58 | 5.42 |
| Shaun Livingston | GS | $3,500 | 18.82 | 5.38 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Booker | PHO | $8,000 | 38.50 | 4.81 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $7,300 | 38.29 | 5.25 |
| C.J. McCollum | POR | $7,200 | 34.64 | 4.81 |
| Lou Williams | LAC | $5,600 | 34.10 | 6.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lou Williams | LAC | $5,600 | 34.10 | 6.09 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | LAL | $4,500 | 25.92 | 5.76 |
| Thabo Sefolosha | UTA | $3,700 | 20.70 | 5.59 |
| Courtney Lee | NYK | $4,100 | 22.76 | 5.55 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $10,700 | 53.08 | 4.96 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,800 | 52.13 | 4.83 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,700 | 50.75 | 5.23 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $8,500 | 45.38 | 5.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Babbitt | ATL | $3,800 | 21.80 | 5.74 |
| Thabo Sefolosha | UTA | $3,700 | 20.70 | 5.59 |
| Courtney Lee | NYK | $4,100 | 22.76 | 5.55 |
| T.J. Warren | PHO | $6,200 | 34.36 | 5.54 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | NOP | $11,300 | 58.96 | 5.22 |
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,000 | 58.68 | 5.33 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $10,700 | 53.08 | 4.96 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,800 | 52.13 | 4.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derrick Favors | UTA | $4,600 | 29.57 | 6.43 |
| Luke Babbitt | ATL | $3,800 | 21.80 | 5.74 |
| T.J. Warren | PHO | $6,200 | 34.36 | 5.54 |
| Robert Covington | PHI | $5,800 | 32.02 | 5.52 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | NOP | $11,300 | 58.96 | 5.22 |
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,000 | 58.68 | 5.33 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | NYK | $9,600 | 46.86 | 4.88 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $8,400 | 44.60 | 5.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derrick Favors | UTA | $4,600 | 29.57 | 6.43 |
| DeAndre Jordan | LAC | $6,700 | 38.58 | 5.76 |
| Marquese Chriss | PHO | $4,000 | 21.96 | 5.49 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,600 | 41.57 | 5.47 |
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.