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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 | Isaiah Taylor |
| SG | Klay Thompson |
| SF | Kyle Kuzma |
| PF | Luke Kornet |
| C | Karl-Anthony Towns |
| G | Chris Paul |
| F | LeBron James |
| Util | Cameron Payne |
| Salary | $49,400 |
| Expected Points | 306.88 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Paul | HOU | $7,800 | 46.55 | 5.97 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $8,100 | 42.69 | 5.27 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $8,300 | 41.44 | 4.99 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $7,900 | 40.47 | 5.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaiah Taylor | ATL | $3,400 | 22.57 | 6.64 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $7,800 | 46.55 | 5.97 |
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $5,100 | 30.23 | 5.93 |
| Ricky Rubio | UTA | $6,300 | 34.24 | 5.43 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $7,900 | 40.47 | 5.12 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $13,800 | 40.21 | 2.91 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $8,400 | 40.05 | 4.77 |
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $7,400 | 36.77 | 4.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $5,100 | 30.23 | 5.93 |
| Norman Powell | TOR | $3,100 | 17.59 | 5.67 |
| D’Angelo Russell | BKN | $6,100 | 33.11 | 5.43 |
| Kent Bazemore | ATL | $5,100 | 27.62 | 5.41 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,600 | 60.71 | 5.23 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,700 | 49.45 | 4.62 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $8,300 | 41.44 | 4.99 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $13,800 | 40.21 | 2.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norman Powell | TOR | $3,100 | 17.59 | 5.67 |
| Troy Williams | NYK | $3,400 | 19.24 | 5.66 |
| Kent Bazemore | ATL | $5,100 | 27.62 | 5.41 |
| Damyean Dotson | NYK | $1,000 | 5.37 | 5.37 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,600 | 60.71 | 5.23 |
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $10,800 | 53.20 | 4.93 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,700 | 49.45 | 4.62 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,300 | 37.24 | 4.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Kornet | NYK | $1,000 | 8.13 | 8.13 |
| Troy Williams | NYK | $3,400 | 19.24 | 5.66 |
| Daniel Theis | BOS | $3,500 | 19.02 | 5.43 |
| Kyle Kuzma | LAL | $6,000 | 32.04 | 5.34 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $10,800 | 53.20 | 4.93 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,400 | 51.62 | 5.49 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $9,500 | 45.46 | 4.78 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $9,100 | 42.97 | 4.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Kornet | NYK | $1,000 | 8.13 | 8.13 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $6,500 | 38.55 | 5.93 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,400 | 51.62 | 5.49 |
| Daniel Theis | BOS | $3,500 | 19.02 | 5.43 |
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.