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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 | Jose Calderon |
| SG | Kris Dunn |
| SF | DeMarre Carroll |
| PF | LeBron James |
| C | Kevin Love |
| G | Spencer Dinwiddie |
| F | Lauri Markkanen |
| Util | Kyle Korver |
| Salary | $49,800 |
| Expected Points | 287.17 |
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 | $9,800 | 48.32 | 4.93 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,200 | 39.48 | 4.29 |
| John Wall | WAS | $8,700 | 39.14 | 4.50 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $8,100 | 37.72 | 4.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Calderon | CLE | $3,000 | 18.29 | 6.10 |
| Spencer Dinwiddie | BKN | $6,300 | 36.26 | 5.76 |
| Kris Dunn | CHI | $5,600 | 29.66 | 5.30 |
| Jordan Clarkson | LAL | $5,200 | 26.93 | 5.18 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C.J. McCollum | POR | $7,300 | 36.87 | 5.05 |
| Spencer Dinwiddie | BKN | $6,300 | 36.26 | 5.76 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $7,700 | 36.11 | 4.69 |
| Kris Dunn | CHI | $5,600 | 29.66 | 5.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Dinwiddie | BKN | $6,300 | 36.26 | 5.76 |
| Allen Crabbe | BKN | $4,600 | 25.01 | 5.44 |
| Kris Dunn | CHI | $5,600 | 29.66 | 5.30 |
| Jordan Clarkson | LAL | $5,200 | 26.93 | 5.18 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,500 | 56.08 | 4.88 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $9,800 | 48.32 | 4.93 |
| Robert Covington | PHI | $6,200 | 33.02 | 5.33 |
| Rondae Hollis-Jefferson | BKN | $6,400 | 31.82 | 4.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarre Carroll | BKN | $5,300 | 31.20 | 5.89 |
| Allen Crabbe | BKN | $4,600 | 25.01 | 5.44 |
| Robert Covington | PHI | $6,200 | 33.02 | 5.33 |
| J.J. Redick | PHI | $5,000 | 25.67 | 5.13 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,500 | 56.08 | 4.88 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $8,000 | 40.78 | 5.10 |
| Lauri Markkanen | CHI | $6,500 | 34.12 | 5.25 |
| Robert Covington | PHI | $6,200 | 33.02 | 5.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarre Carroll | BKN | $5,300 | 31.20 | 5.89 |
| Robert Covington | PHI | $6,200 | 33.02 | 5.33 |
| Lauri Markkanen | CHI | $6,500 | 34.12 | 5.25 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $8,000 | 40.78 | 5.10 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,000 | 41.13 | 4.11 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $8,000 | 40.78 | 5.10 |
| Dwight Howard | CHA | $6,700 | 33.09 | 4.94 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $6,600 | 30.30 | 4.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcin Gortat | WAS | $5,100 | 27.25 | 5.34 |
| Robin Lopez | CHI | $5,000 | 26.17 | 5.23 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $8,000 | 40.78 | 5.10 |
| Dwight Howard | CHA | $6,700 | 33.09 | 4.94 |
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.