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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 | Nicolas Batum |
| SF | Robert Covington |
| PF | Enes Kanter |
| C | DeMarcus Cousins |
| G | Dennis Schroder |
| F | Tobias Harris |
| Util | Andre Roberson |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 303.75 |
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 | $10,500 | 48.21 | 4.59 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $9,200 | 45.51 | 4.95 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $8,300 | 43.38 | 5.23 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $8,500 | 41.98 | 4.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mario Chalmers | MEM | $4,700 | 28.02 | 5.96 |
| Dennis Schroder | ATL | $6,300 | 36.24 | 5.75 |
| J.J. Barea | DAL | $4,300 | 24.05 | 5.59 |
| Kyle Anderson | SAS | $4,500 | 25.01 | 5.56 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $8,000 | 39.52 | 4.94 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $7,600 | 37.74 | 4.97 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIN | $7,500 | 35.72 | 4.76 |
| C.J. McCollum | POR | $6,900 | 33.71 | 4.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taurean Prince | ATL | $4,800 | 26.94 | 5.61 |
| J.J. Barea | DAL | $4,300 | 24.05 | 5.59 |
| Danny Green | SAS | $4,500 | 24.84 | 5.52 |
| Bojan Bogdanovic | IND | $4,300 | 23.52 | 5.47 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,300 | 55.32 | 4.90 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,500 | 54.81 | 4.77 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $9,200 | 45.51 | 4.95 |
| Paul George | OKC | $8,700 | 36.30 | 4.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taurean Prince | ATL | $4,800 | 26.94 | 5.61 |
| Kyle Anderson | SAS | $4,500 | 25.01 | 5.56 |
| Danny Green | SAS | $4,500 | 24.84 | 5.52 |
| Bojan Bogdanovic | IND | $4,300 | 23.52 | 5.47 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | NOP | $10,900 | 55.46 | 5.09 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,300 | 55.32 | 4.90 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,500 | 54.81 | 4.77 |
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $9,800 | 43.04 | 4.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dario Saric | PHI | $4,700 | 26.08 | 5.55 |
| Kenneth Faried | DEN | $3,400 | 18.23 | 5.36 |
| Robert Covington | PHI | $6,100 | 32.58 | 5.34 |
| Harrison Barnes | DAL | $5,800 | 30.74 | 5.30 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | NOP | $10,900 | 55.46 | 5.09 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $9,100 | 45.97 | 5.05 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $9,900 | 45.63 | 4.61 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $8,800 | 43.51 | 4.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dario Saric | PHI | $4,700 | 26.08 | 5.55 |
| Kenneth Faried | DEN | $3,400 | 18.23 | 5.36 |
| Myles Turner | IND | $6,800 | 35.84 | 5.27 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $7,100 | 36.53 | 5.14 |
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.