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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 | Malcolm Brogdon |
| SG | Josh Jackson |
| SF | Thaddeus Young |
| PF | Anthony Davis |
| C | Karl-Anthony Towns |
| G | Jarrett Jack |
| F | Kristaps Porzingis |
| Util | Ian Clark |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 290.84 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $9,400 | 46.31 | 4.93 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $8,700 | 42.78 | 4.92 |
| Goran Dragic | MIA | $6,900 | 35.23 | 5.11 |
| CJ McCollum | POR | $7,600 | 34.56 | 4.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malcolm Brogdon | MIL | $5,200 | 27.84 | 5.35 |
| Darren Collison | IND | $5,300 | 28.11 | 5.30 |
| Jarrett Jack | NYK | $4,700 | 24.32 | 5.17 |
| Tyler Johnson | MIA | $5,000 | 25.76 | 5.15 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $9,400 | 46.31 | 4.93 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIN | $8,900 | 42.66 | 4.79 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $8,500 | 41.63 | 4.90 |
| CJ McCollum | POR | $7,600 | 34.56 | 4.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Jackson | PHO | $4,500 | 25.41 | 5.65 |
| Malcolm Brogdon | MIL | $5,200 | 27.84 | 5.35 |
| Lance Stephenson | IND | $5,100 | 26.56 | 5.21 |
| Tyler Johnson | MIA | $5,000 | 25.76 | 5.15 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,100 | 43.12 | 4.27 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $8,500 | 41.63 | 4.90 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $6,400 | 31.22 | 4.88 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $6,200 | 29.56 | 4.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Jackson | PHO | $4,500 | 25.41 | 5.65 |
| Thaddeus Young | IND | $5,400 | 28.19 | 5.22 |
| Lance Stephenson | IND | $5,100 | 26.56 | 5.21 |
| Courtney Lee | NYK | $4,800 | 23.76 | 4.95 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | NOP | $10,900 | 53.56 | 4.91 |
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $9,800 | 49.01 | 5.00 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,100 | 43.12 | 4.27 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | NYK | $8,100 | 41.31 | 5.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thaddeus Young | IND | $5,400 | 28.19 | 5.22 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | NYK | $8,100 | 41.31 | 5.10 |
| Kyle O’Quinn | NYK | $4,000 | 20.15 | 5.04 |
| Enes Kanter | NYK | $5,900 | 29.69 | 5.03 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | NOP | $10,900 | 53.56 | 4.91 |
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $9,800 | 49.01 | 5.00 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,200 | 47.38 | 5.15 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | NYK | $8,100 | 41.31 | 5.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Henson | MIL | $4,600 | 24.51 | 5.33 |
| Tyson Chandler | PHO | $4,400 | 23.01 | 5.23 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,200 | 47.38 | 5.15 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | NYK | $8,100 | 41.31 | 5.10 |
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.