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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 | Jerian Grant |
| SG | Eric Bledsoe |
| SF | Giannis Antetokounmpo |
| PF | Lauri Markkanen |
| C | Joel Embiid |
| G | Patty Mills |
| F | Mike Scott |
| Util | Salah Mejri |
| Salary | $49,700 |
| Expected Points | 294.01 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,500 | 43.38 | 4.57 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $8,500 | 40.38 | 4.75 |
| Eric Bledsoe | MIL | $7,100 | 37.75 | 5.32 |
| Lou Williams | LAC | $7,900 | 36.85 | 4.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jerian Grant | CHI | $5,000 | 30.95 | 6.19 |
| Patty Mills | SAS | $3,800 | 23.52 | 6.19 |
| D.J. Augustin | ORL | $4,700 | 27.82 | 5.92 |
| Eric Bledsoe | MIL | $7,100 | 37.75 | 5.32 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $9,000 | 46.02 | 5.11 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,500 | 43.38 | 4.57 |
| Eric Bledsoe | MIL | $7,100 | 37.75 | 5.32 |
| Lou Williams | LAC | $7,900 | 36.85 | 4.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D.J. Augustin | ORL | $4,700 | 27.82 | 5.92 |
| Justin Holiday | CHI | $4,800 | 26.78 | 5.58 |
| Denzel Valentine | CHI | $4,900 | 26.45 | 5.40 |
| Kelly Oubre Jr. | WAS | $4,500 | 23.97 | 5.33 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,800 | 53.40 | 4.94 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,600 | 44.39 | 4.62 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $8,500 | 40.38 | 4.75 |
| Otto Porter Jr. | WAS | $7,400 | 35.68 | 4.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Holiday | CHI | $4,800 | 26.78 | 5.58 |
| Trey Lyles | DEN | $5,000 | 27.22 | 5.44 |
| Denzel Valentine | CHI | $4,900 | 26.45 | 5.40 |
| Kelly Oubre Jr. | WAS | $4,500 | 23.97 | 5.33 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,800 | 53.40 | 4.94 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,600 | 44.39 | 4.62 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,200 | 39.68 | 4.84 |
| Otto Porter Jr. | WAS | $7,400 | 35.68 | 4.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Scott | WAS | $3,700 | 21.95 | 5.93 |
| Trey Lyles | DEN | $5,000 | 27.22 | 5.44 |
| Marquese Chriss | PHO | $4,400 | 23.59 | 5.36 |
| Lauri Markkanen | CHI | $6,300 | 33.50 | 5.32 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $9,700 | 46.47 | 4.79 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $9,300 | 43.32 | 4.66 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,200 | 39.68 | 4.84 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,600 | 33.30 | 4.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marquese Chriss | PHO | $4,400 | 23.59 | 5.36 |
| Bismack Biyombo | ORL | $4,900 | 24.48 | 5.00 |
| Robin Lopez | CHI | $4,300 | 21.38 | 4.97 |
| Alex Len | PHO | $4,600 | 22.69 | 4.93 |
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.