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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 | Jordan Clarkson |
| SG | Kyle Anderson |
| SF | DeMarre Carroll |
| PF | LaMarcus Aldridge |
| C | Andre Drummond |
| G | Caris LeVert |
| F | Rondae Hollis-Jefferson |
| Util | Quincy Acy |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 282 |
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 | $8,800 | 40.28 | 4.58 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $8,600 | 39.94 | 4.64 |
| Jordan Clarkson | LAL | $5,800 | 29.48 | 5.08 |
| Ish Smith | DET | $6,000 | 29.23 | 4.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Clarkson | LAL | $5,800 | 29.48 | 5.08 |
| Ish Smith | DET | $6,000 | 29.23 | 4.87 |
| Avery Bradley | DET | $5,500 | 26.64 | 4.84 |
| Patty Mills | SAS | $4,300 | 20.28 | 4.72 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $8,800 | 40.28 | 4.58 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | NYK | $6,800 | 31.53 | 4.64 |
| Jordan Clarkson | LAL | $5,800 | 29.48 | 5.08 |
| Spencer Dinwiddie | BKN | $6,300 | 27.47 | 4.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Clarkson | LAL | $5,800 | 29.48 | 5.08 |
| Caris LeVert | BKN | $5,100 | 25.88 | 5.07 |
| Allen Crabbe | BKN | $4,500 | 22.15 | 4.92 |
| Kyle Anderson | SAS | $5,000 | 24.34 | 4.87 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $7,700 | 34.96 | 4.54 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | NYK | $6,800 | 31.53 | 4.64 |
| Rondae Hollis-Jefferson | BKN | $6,100 | 30.57 | 5.01 |
| DeMarre Carroll | BKN | $5,700 | 30.55 | 5.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarre Carroll | BKN | $5,700 | 30.55 | 5.36 |
| Caris LeVert | BKN | $5,100 | 25.88 | 5.07 |
| Rondae Hollis-Jefferson | BKN | $6,100 | 30.57 | 5.01 |
| Allen Crabbe | BKN | $4,500 | 22.15 | 4.92 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,900 | 42.48 | 4.77 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | NYK | $8,700 | 41.59 | 4.78 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $7,700 | 34.96 | 4.54 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $7,500 | 34.25 | 4.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarre Carroll | BKN | $5,700 | 30.55 | 5.36 |
| Rondae Hollis-Jefferson | BKN | $6,100 | 30.57 | 5.01 |
| Domantas Sabonis | IND | $6,300 | 30.94 | 4.91 |
| Larry Nance Jr. | LAL | $4,800 | 23.24 | 4.84 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Drummond | DET | $10,000 | 49.35 | 4.94 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,900 | 42.48 | 4.77 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | NYK | $8,700 | 41.59 | 4.78 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $7,500 | 34.25 | 4.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Drummond | DET | $10,000 | 49.35 | 4.94 |
| Domantas Sabonis | IND | $6,300 | 30.94 | 4.91 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | NYK | $8,700 | 41.59 | 4.78 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,900 | 42.48 | 4.77 |
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.