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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 | Jerryd Bayless |
| SG | Lou Williams |
| SF | Ben Simmons |
| PF | Dario Saric |
| C | Kevin Love |
| G | Damian Lillard |
| F | Joe Ingles |
| Util | Sam Dekker |
| Salary | $49,800 |
| Expected Points | 289.82 |
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 | $9,300 | 47.57 | 5.11 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $8,500 | 44.06 | 5.18 |
| Lou Williams | LAC | $7,300 | 40.34 | 5.53 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $8,400 | 40.26 | 4.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jerryd Bayless | PHI | $3,400 | 21.87 | 6.43 |
| Lou Williams | LAC | $7,300 | 40.34 | 5.53 |
| Austin Rivers | LAC | $5,500 | 29.22 | 5.31 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $8,500 | 44.06 | 5.18 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lou Williams | LAC | $7,300 | 40.34 | 5.53 |
| Eric Bledsoe | MIL | $6,800 | 34.81 | 5.12 |
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $6,900 | 33.91 | 4.91 |
| C.J. McCollum | POR | $6,700 | 33.64 | 5.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jerryd Bayless | PHI | $3,400 | 21.87 | 6.43 |
| Joe Ingles | UTA | $4,900 | 27.19 | 5.55 |
| Lou Williams | LAC | $7,300 | 40.34 | 5.53 |
| Taurean Prince | ATL | $4,800 | 26.14 | 5.45 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,700 | 57.14 | 4.88 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,100 | 55.20 | 4.97 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $9,300 | 47.57 | 5.11 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $6,500 | 32.29 | 4.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Ingles | UTA | $4,900 | 27.19 | 5.55 |
| Taurean Prince | ATL | $4,800 | 26.14 | 5.45 |
| Wesley Johnson | LAC | $4,400 | 23.85 | 5.42 |
| Kent Bazemore | ATL | $5,400 | 28.19 | 5.22 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,700 | 57.14 | 4.88 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,100 | 55.20 | 4.97 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $8,000 | 40.03 | 5.00 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $6,800 | 34.77 | 5.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dario Saric | PHI | $4,900 | 28.73 | 5.86 |
| Amir Johnson | PHI | $3,800 | 21.33 | 5.61 |
| Wesley Johnson | LAC | $4,400 | 23.85 | 5.42 |
| John Collins | ATL | $5,500 | 29.39 | 5.34 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $9,100 | 44.08 | 4.84 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $8,000 | 40.03 | 5.00 |
| DeAndre Jordan | LAC | $7,100 | 34.78 | 4.90 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $6,800 | 34.77 | 5.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dario Saric | PHI | $4,900 | 28.73 | 5.86 |
| Amir Johnson | PHI | $3,800 | 21.33 | 5.61 |
| John Collins | ATL | $5,500 | 29.39 | 5.34 |
| Montrezl Harrell | LAC | $3,500 | 18.35 | 5.24 |
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.