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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 | Jawun Evans |
| SG | Joe Harris |
| SF | Rondae Hollis-Jefferson |
| PF | DeMarcus Cousins |
| C | Joel Embiid |
| G | Lou Williams |
| F | Nikola Mirotic |
| Util | Tyler Zeller |
| Salary | $49,700 |
| Expected Points | 304.9 |
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 | $11,400 | 56.27 | 4.94 |
| James Harden | HOU | $11,000 | 54.90 | 4.99 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,400 | 47.53 | 5.06 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $9,500 | 46.07 | 4.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jawun Evans | LAC | $3,000 | 18.71 | 6.24 |
| Lou Williams | LAC | $7,600 | 43.20 | 5.68 |
| Langston Galloway | DET | $3,500 | 19.32 | 5.52 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $7,300 | 38.08 | 5.22 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,000 | 54.90 | 4.99 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $8,900 | 45.12 | 5.07 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $8,600 | 43.88 | 5.10 |
| Lou Williams | LAC | $7,600 | 43.20 | 5.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Harris | BKN | $3,700 | 22.55 | 6.09 |
| Caris LeVert | BKN | $5,200 | 30.68 | 5.90 |
| Lou Williams | LAC | $7,600 | 43.20 | 5.68 |
| Langston Galloway | DET | $3,500 | 19.32 | 5.52 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,600 | 57.32 | 4.94 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $9,500 | 46.07 | 4.85 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,400 | 41.61 | 4.95 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $7,300 | 36.76 | 5.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Harris | BKN | $3,700 | 22.55 | 6.09 |
| Caris LeVert | BKN | $5,200 | 30.68 | 5.90 |
| Rondae Hollis-Jefferson | BKN | $5,800 | 32.51 | 5.61 |
| Al-Farouq Aminu | POR | $4,900 | 26.23 | 5.35 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,600 | 57.32 | 4.94 |
| DeMarcus Cousins | NOP | $10,800 | 56.04 | 5.19 |
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $10,300 | 50.58 | 4.91 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $7,800 | 35.80 | 4.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Mirotic | CHI | $5,500 | 32.47 | 5.90 |
| Rondae Hollis-Jefferson | BKN | $5,800 | 32.51 | 5.61 |
| Al-Farouq Aminu | POR | $4,900 | 26.23 | 5.35 |
| James Johnson | MIA | $5,900 | 31.39 | 5.32 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | NOP | $10,800 | 56.04 | 5.19 |
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $10,300 | 50.58 | 4.91 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $9,800 | 49.71 | 5.07 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $9,100 | 44.86 | 4.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Mirotic | CHI | $5,500 | 32.47 | 5.90 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | TOR | $4,900 | 27.03 | 5.52 |
| DeAndre Jordan | LAC | $7,400 | 40.68 | 5.50 |
| Robin Lopez | CHI | $4,800 | 25.40 | 5.29 |
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.