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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 | Mario Chalmers |
| SG | Tyreke Evans |
| SF | OG Anunoby |
| PF | LeBron James |
| C | Joel Embiid |
| G | Kris Dunn |
| F | Ben Simmons |
| Util | Marreese Speights |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 311.53 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $9,100 | 48.88 | 5.37 |
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $10,800 | 48.69 | 4.51 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $8,900 | 45.73 | 5.14 |
| John Wall | WAS | $8,700 | 44.81 | 5.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mario Chalmers | MEM | $3,800 | 26.45 | 6.96 |
| Kris Dunn | CHI | $4,900 | 28.11 | 5.74 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $7,400 | 40.71 | 5.50 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $9,100 | 48.88 | 5.37 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $7,600 | 39.83 | 5.24 |
| Tyreke Evans | MEM | $6,600 | 38.52 | 5.84 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $7,200 | 37.08 | 5.15 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $7,100 | 34.94 | 4.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyreke Evans | MEM | $6,600 | 38.52 | 5.84 |
| J.J. Redick | PHI | $4,800 | 27.15 | 5.66 |
| Denzel Valentine | CHI | $4,300 | 22.79 | 5.30 |
| Jonathon Simmons | ORL | $4,600 | 24.17 | 5.25 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,300 | 57.70 | 5.11 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $10,900 | 56.45 | 5.18 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $9,100 | 48.88 | 5.37 |
| Paul George | OKC | $8,500 | 40.76 | 4.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OG Anunoby | TOR | $3,000 | 18.78 | 6.26 |
| Tyreke Evans | MEM | $6,600 | 38.52 | 5.84 |
| J.J. Redick | PHI | $4,800 | 27.15 | 5.66 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $9,100 | 48.88 | 5.37 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,300 | 57.70 | 5.11 |
| DeMarcus Cousins | NOP | $11,100 | 56.79 | 5.12 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $10,900 | 56.45 | 5.18 |
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $10,500 | 50.21 | 4.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OG Anunoby | TOR | $3,000 | 18.78 | 6.26 |
| Dario Saric | PHI | $4,600 | 26.08 | 5.67 |
| Taj Gibson | MIN | $4,900 | 26.26 | 5.36 |
| Robert Covington | PHI | $6,300 | 33.31 | 5.29 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | NOP | $11,100 | 56.79 | 5.12 |
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $10,500 | 50.21 | 4.78 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $8,600 | 47.17 | 5.48 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $9,000 | 44.11 | 4.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dario Saric | PHI | $4,600 | 26.08 | 5.67 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $8,600 | 47.17 | 5.48 |
| Taj Gibson | MIN | $4,900 | 26.26 | 5.36 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | TOR | $4,700 | 24.93 | 5.30 |
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.