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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 | Dennis Schroder |
| SG | Josh Richardson |
| SF | Nemanja Bjelica |
| PF | Greg Monroe |
| C | Dwight Howard |
| G | Damian Lillard |
| F | Khris Middleton |
| Util | Marcus Georges-Hunt |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 295.24 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $10,200 | 50.05 | 4.91 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $8,800 | 46.99 | 5.34 |
| John Wall | WAS | $9,400 | 46.80 | 4.98 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $9,700 | 45.97 | 4.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malcolm Brogdon | MIL | $5,000 | 26.98 | 5.40 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $8,800 | 46.99 | 5.34 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $5,100 | 27.11 | 5.31 |
| Ricky Rubio | UTA | $5,200 | 27.46 | 5.28 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $10,200 | 50.05 | 4.91 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $9,700 | 45.97 | 4.74 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $8,700 | 43.43 | 4.99 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $8,900 | 41.20 | 4.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $6,100 | 33.71 | 5.53 |
| Malcolm Brogdon | MIL | $5,000 | 26.98 | 5.40 |
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $6,300 | 33.75 | 5.36 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $7,200 | 37.99 | 5.28 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $8,700 | 43.43 | 4.99 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $8,900 | 41.20 | 4.63 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $7,900 | 35.99 | 4.56 |
| T.J. Warren | PHO | $6,800 | 34.85 | 5.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nemanja Bjelica | MIN | $3,000 | 18.17 | 6.06 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $6,100 | 33.71 | 5.53 |
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $6,300 | 33.75 | 5.36 |
| James Johnson | MIA | $5,600 | 29.32 | 5.23 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | NOP | $10,900 | 53.18 | 4.88 |
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $10,800 | 50.58 | 4.68 |
| Blake Griffin | LAC | $8,600 | 41.21 | 4.79 |
| T.J. Warren | PHO | $6,800 | 34.85 | 5.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nemanja Bjelica | MIN | $3,000 | 18.17 | 6.06 |
| Greg Monroe | PHO | $4,700 | 27.53 | 5.86 |
| John Collins | ATL | $4,700 | 25.53 | 5.43 |
| James Johnson | MIA | $5,600 | 29.32 | 5.23 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | NOP | $10,900 | 53.18 | 4.88 |
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $10,800 | 50.58 | 4.68 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $9,800 | 47.81 | 4.88 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,500 | 46.64 | 4.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Monroe | PHO | $4,700 | 27.53 | 5.86 |
| John Collins | ATL | $4,700 | 25.53 | 5.43 |
| Dwight Howard | CHA | $8,100 | 43.27 | 5.34 |
| Jarell Martin | MEM | $4,400 | 22.90 | 5.20 |
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.