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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 | Kyle Anderson |
| SG | Tyreke Evans |
| SF | Devin Booker |
| PF | Kawhi Leonard |
| C | Marc Gasol |
| G | Wayne Selden Jr. |
| F | Khris Middleton |
| Util | Marco Belinelli |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 279.92 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damian Lillard | POR | $8,500 | 43.15 | 5.08 |
| Tyreke Evans | MEM | $8,000 | 42.92 | 5.36 |
| John Wall | WAS | $8,700 | 40.85 | 4.70 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $8,300 | 40.55 | 4.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Anderson | SAS | $4,900 | 27.47 | 5.61 |
| Wayne Selden Jr. | MEM | $3,500 | 19.32 | 5.52 |
| Tyreke Evans | MEM | $8,000 | 42.92 | 5.36 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $7,300 | 39.04 | 5.35 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyreke Evans | MEM | $8,000 | 42.92 | 5.36 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIN | $8,400 | 41.59 | 4.95 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,900 | 41.10 | 4.62 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $7,600 | 40.10 | 5.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne Selden Jr. | MEM | $3,500 | 19.32 | 5.52 |
| Tyreke Evans | MEM | $8,000 | 42.92 | 5.36 |
| Tyler Johnson | MIA | $5,200 | 27.74 | 5.33 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $7,600 | 40.10 | 5.28 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,700 | 49.89 | 4.66 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,900 | 41.10 | 4.62 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $7,600 | 40.10 | 5.28 |
| Kawhi Leonard | SAS | $7,600 | 39.19 | 5.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Anderson | SAS | $4,900 | 27.47 | 5.61 |
| Ersan Ilyasova | ATL | $5,300 | 28.10 | 5.30 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $7,600 | 40.10 | 5.28 |
| Wesley Matthews | DAL | $4,700 | 24.57 | 5.23 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,700 | 49.89 | 4.66 |
| Kawhi Leonard | SAS | $7,600 | 39.19 | 5.16 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | NYK | $7,800 | 35.31 | 4.53 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $7,400 | 35.00 | 4.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derrick Favors | UTA | $6,000 | 32.28 | 5.38 |
| Dirk Nowitzki | DAL | $5,000 | 26.61 | 5.32 |
| Ersan Ilyasova | ATL | $5,300 | 28.10 | 5.30 |
| Kelly Olynyk | MIA | $6,100 | 31.71 | 5.20 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,100 | 46.63 | 4.62 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $9,100 | 43.62 | 4.79 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,000 | 41.72 | 4.64 |
| Dwight Howard | CHA | $8,400 | 40.76 | 4.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derrick Favors | UTA | $6,000 | 32.28 | 5.38 |
| Dirk Nowitzki | DAL | $5,000 | 26.61 | 5.32 |
| Kelly Olynyk | MIA | $6,100 | 31.71 | 5.20 |
| Kyle O’Quinn | NYK | $3,800 | 19.50 | 5.13 |
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.