For full value reports and bulk linuep optimzers, check out FantasyPlus from Sports from the Basement.
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 | Tyler Ennis |
| SG | Jimmy Butler |
| SF | Kyle Kuzma |
| PF | Julius Randle |
| C | Karl-Anthony Towns |
| G | Shabazz Napier |
| F | DeMar DeRozan |
| Util | Pat Connaughton |
| Salary | $49,700 |
| Expected Points | 301.13 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $7,400 | 38.83 | 5.25 |
| CJ McCollum | POR | $7,300 | 37.33 | 5.11 |
| Eric Bledsoe | MIL | $7,000 | 36.58 | 5.23 |
| Kris Dunn | CHI | $7,200 | 36.52 | 5.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Ennis | LAL | $3,000 | 19.84 | 6.61 |
| Shabazz Napier | POR | $5,500 | 34.63 | 6.30 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $7,400 | 38.83 | 5.25 |
| Eric Bledsoe | MIL | $7,000 | 36.58 | 5.23 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Butler | MIN | $8,700 | 45.65 | 5.25 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $7,700 | 39.08 | 5.08 |
| CJ McCollum | POR | $7,300 | 37.33 | 5.11 |
| Eric Bledsoe | MIL | $7,000 | 36.58 | 5.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Ennis | LAL | $3,000 | 19.84 | 6.61 |
| Shabazz Napier | POR | $5,500 | 34.63 | 6.30 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIN | $8,700 | 45.65 | 5.25 |
| Eric Bledsoe | MIL | $7,000 | 36.58 | 5.23 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,000 | 49.79 | 4.53 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $7,700 | 39.08 | 5.08 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $7,900 | 38.02 | 4.81 |
| Kyle Kuzma | LAL | $6,900 | 34.96 | 5.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarre Carroll | BKN | $4,900 | 25.93 | 5.29 |
| Rondae Hollis-Jefferson | BKN | $6,300 | 32.93 | 5.23 |
| Allen Crabbe | BKN | $4,200 | 21.42 | 5.10 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $7,700 | 39.08 | 5.08 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,000 | 49.79 | 4.53 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $7,900 | 38.02 | 4.81 |
| Kyle Kuzma | LAL | $6,900 | 34.96 | 5.07 |
| Rondae Hollis-Jefferson | BKN | $6,300 | 32.93 | 5.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julius Randle | LAL | $5,000 | 28.63 | 5.73 |
| DeMarre Carroll | BKN | $4,900 | 25.93 | 5.29 |
| Rondae Hollis-Jefferson | BKN | $6,300 | 32.93 | 5.23 |
| Kyle Kuzma | LAL | $6,900 | 34.96 | 5.07 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,700 | 49.17 | 5.07 |
| Nikola Mirotic | CHI | $6,600 | 29.33 | 4.44 |
| Julius Randle | LAL | $5,000 | 28.63 | 5.73 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $6,800 | 28.25 | 4.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julius Randle | LAL | $5,000 | 28.63 | 5.73 |
| John Henson | MIL | $4,500 | 24.21 | 5.38 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,700 | 49.17 | 5.07 |
| Tyler Zeller | BKN | $3,400 | 17.05 | 5.01 |
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.