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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 | Quinn Cook |
| SG | Jeremy Lamb |
| SF | LeBron James |
| PF | DeMarre Carroll |
| C | Joel Embiid |
| G | Denzel Valentine |
| F | JaMychal Green |
| Util | Paul Zipser |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 310.52 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $8,500 | 42.77 | 5.03 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $8,700 | 39.16 | 4.50 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $7,800 | 38.49 | 4.93 |
| Lonzo Ball | LAL | $7,500 | 36.36 | 4.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinn Cook | GS | $4,500 | 27.46 | 6.10 |
| Cameron Payne | CHI | $4,700 | 26.56 | 5.65 |
| Darren Collison | IND | $4,800 | 27.05 | 5.64 |
| Antonio Blakeney | CHI | $3,200 | 17.43 | 5.45 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $8,700 | 39.16 | 4.50 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $7,500 | 36.75 | 4.90 |
| Eric Bledsoe | MIL | $7,600 | 35.66 | 4.69 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $6,500 | 33.49 | 5.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Lamb | CHA | $4,200 | 26.39 | 6.28 |
| Cameron Payne | CHI | $4,700 | 26.56 | 5.65 |
| Denzel Valentine | CHI | $5,700 | 31.77 | 5.57 |
| Andrew Harrison | MEM | $4,800 | 26.14 | 5.44 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,700 | 60.92 | 5.21 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,800 | 55.68 | 5.16 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $8,500 | 42.77 | 5.03 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $7,500 | 36.75 | 4.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Lamb | CHA | $4,200 | 26.39 | 6.28 |
| JaMychal Green | MEM | $5,700 | 33.57 | 5.89 |
| Denzel Valentine | CHI | $5,700 | 31.77 | 5.57 |
| DeMarre Carroll | BKN | $5,500 | 30.11 | 5.47 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,700 | 60.92 | 5.21 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,800 | 55.68 | 5.16 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $9,600 | 44.75 | 4.66 |
| Blake Griffin | DET | $8,600 | 41.71 | 4.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JaMychal Green | MEM | $5,700 | 33.57 | 5.89 |
| Jarell Martin | MEM | $5,100 | 27.96 | 5.48 |
| DeMarre Carroll | BKN | $5,500 | 30.11 | 5.47 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,700 | 60.92 | 5.21 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $9,500 | 50.15 | 5.28 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $8,900 | 46.90 | 5.27 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $8,800 | 46.35 | 5.27 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $9,600 | 44.75 | 4.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jarell Martin | MEM | $5,100 | 27.96 | 5.48 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $9,500 | 50.15 | 5.28 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $8,900 | 46.90 | 5.27 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $8,800 | 46.35 | 5.27 |
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.