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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 | Tomas Satoransky |
| SG | Jimmy Butler |
| SF | Michael Beasley |
| PF | Mason Plumlee |
| C | DeMarcus Cousins |
| G | Elfrid Payton |
| F | Giannis Antetokounmpo |
| Util | Jerryd Bayless |
| Salary | $49,800 |
| Expected Points | 328.08 |
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 | 50.77 | 5.18 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,400 | 46.09 | 4.90 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $8,700 | 43.07 | 4.95 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $8,500 | 38.95 | 4.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elfrid Payton | ORL | $6,000 | 36.59 | 6.10 |
| Jarrett Jack | NYK | $3,900 | 22.10 | 5.67 |
| Tomas Satoransky | WAS | $4,100 | 23.06 | 5.62 |
| Rajon Rondo | NOP | $5,000 | 27.47 | 5.49 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,400 | 46.09 | 4.90 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $8,700 | 43.07 | 4.95 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIN | $6,900 | 39.30 | 5.70 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $7,800 | 38.59 | 4.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Butler | MIN | $6,900 | 39.30 | 5.70 |
| Tomas Satoransky | WAS | $4,100 | 23.06 | 5.62 |
| J.J. Redick | PHI | $5,300 | 29.17 | 5.50 |
| Alec Burks | UTA | $4,000 | 21.81 | 5.45 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,600 | 57.42 | 5.42 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,800 | 56.36 | 4.78 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $9,800 | 50.77 | 5.18 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,000 | 46.40 | 5.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Beasley | NYK | $3,500 | 27.95 | 7.98 |
| J.J. Redick | PHI | $5,300 | 29.17 | 5.50 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,600 | 57.42 | 5.42 |
| Jonathon Simmons | ORL | $5,000 | 27.02 | 5.40 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | NOP | $11,000 | 57.74 | 5.25 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,600 | 57.42 | 5.42 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,800 | 56.36 | 4.78 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,000 | 46.40 | 5.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Beasley | NYK | $3,500 | 27.95 | 7.98 |
| Mason Plumlee | DEN | $4,300 | 28.28 | 6.58 |
| Enes Kanter | NYK | $6,200 | 37.51 | 6.05 |
| Pau Gasol | SAS | $5,500 | 30.70 | 5.58 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | NOP | $11,000 | 57.74 | 5.25 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $9,800 | 49.36 | 5.04 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $8,800 | 43.91 | 4.99 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,300 | 42.18 | 5.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mason Plumlee | DEN | $4,300 | 28.28 | 6.58 |
| Enes Kanter | NYK | $6,200 | 37.51 | 6.05 |
| Miles Plumlee | ATL | $3,400 | 19.02 | 5.59 |
| Pau Gasol | SAS | $5,500 | 30.70 | 5.58 |
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.