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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 | Jordan Clarkson |
| SG | Nicolas Batum |
| SF | LeBron James |
| PF | Greg Monroe |
| C | Nikola Jokic |
| G | Lou Williams |
| F | Derrick Favors |
| Util | Fred VanVleet |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 307.36 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $10,300 | 50.32 | 4.88 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $8,900 | 46.12 | 5.18 |
| John Wall | WAS | $9,200 | 43.78 | 4.76 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $7,700 | 39.63 | 5.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frank Ntilikina | NYK | $3,800 | 21.58 | 5.68 |
| J.J. Barea | DAL | $4,300 | 24.33 | 5.66 |
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $6,500 | 36.56 | 5.62 |
| Lou Williams | LAC | $6,600 | 36.63 | 5.55 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $7,900 | 40.49 | 5.13 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $7,800 | 38.23 | 4.90 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $7,500 | 38.22 | 5.10 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $7,600 | 37.72 | 4.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frank Ntilikina | NYK | $3,800 | 21.58 | 5.68 |
| J.J. Barea | DAL | $4,300 | 24.33 | 5.66 |
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $6,500 | 36.56 | 5.62 |
| Lou Williams | LAC | $6,600 | 36.63 | 5.55 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,200 | 58.53 | 5.23 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $7,900 | 40.49 | 5.13 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $7,800 | 38.23 | 4.90 |
| Paul George | OKC | $8,300 | 38.18 | 4.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Ingles | UTA | $5,400 | 29.92 | 5.54 |
| Denzel Valentine | CHI | $4,300 | 23.77 | 5.53 |
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $6,000 | 33.14 | 5.52 |
| Rodney Hood | UTA | $5,400 | 29.48 | 5.46 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,200 | 58.53 | 5.23 |
| DeMarcus Cousins | NOP | $10,900 | 54.86 | 5.03 |
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $10,200 | 51.34 | 5.03 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | NYK | $9,000 | 46.15 | 5.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Monroe | PHO | $4,100 | 26.87 | 6.55 |
| Derrick Favors | UTA | $5,900 | 35.47 | 6.01 |
| Marquese Chriss | PHO | $4,100 | 23.81 | 5.81 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $3,600 | 19.44 | 5.40 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | NOP | $10,900 | 54.86 | 5.03 |
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $10,200 | 51.34 | 5.03 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | NYK | $9,000 | 46.15 | 5.13 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,400 | 45.69 | 4.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Monroe | PHO | $4,100 | 26.87 | 6.55 |
| Derrick Favors | UTA | $5,900 | 35.47 | 6.01 |
| Marquese Chriss | PHO | $4,100 | 23.81 | 5.81 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $8,100 | 44.43 | 5.49 |
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.