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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 | Reggie Jackson |
| SG | Ben McLemore |
| SF | Ersan Ilyasova |
| PF | Khem Birch |
| C | Hassan Whiteside |
| G | J.J. Barea |
| F | Kelly Olynyk |
| Util | E’Twaun Moore |
| Salary | $40,500 |
| Expected Points | 245.28 |
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 | $10,200 | 47.03 | 4.61 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $8,100 | 37.89 | 4.68 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $7,900 | 36.10 | 4.57 |
| Terry Rozier | BOS | $6,700 | 32.07 | 4.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Harrison | DAL | $3,000 | 19.43 | 6.48 |
| Tyler Johnson | MIA | $4,200 | 25.10 | 5.98 |
| Shelvin Mack | ORL | $4,300 | 25.04 | 5.82 |
| J.J. Barea | DAL | $5,300 | 30.76 | 5.80 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $8,100 | 37.89 | 4.68 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $7,800 | 36.24 | 4.65 |
| Terry Rozier | BOS | $6,700 | 32.07 | 4.79 |
| J.J. Barea | DAL | $5,300 | 30.76 | 5.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben McLemore | MEM | $3,300 | 23.76 | 7.20 |
| Aaron Harrison | DAL | $3,000 | 19.43 | 6.48 |
| Tyler Johnson | MIA | $4,200 | 25.10 | 5.98 |
| Shelvin Mack | ORL | $4,300 | 25.04 | 5.82 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $10,200 | 47.03 | 4.61 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $7,700 | 36.63 | 4.76 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $7,800 | 36.24 | 4.65 |
| Kyle Kuzma | LAL | $7,200 | 34.85 | 4.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben McLemore | MEM | $3,300 | 23.76 | 7.20 |
| Johnathan Motley | DAL | $3,000 | 18.90 | 6.30 |
| Wayne Ellington | MIA | $3,900 | 22.18 | 5.69 |
| Damion Lee | ATL | $4,800 | 27.18 | 5.66 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,800 | 54.12 | 4.59 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $9,300 | 45.83 | 4.93 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $7,700 | 36.63 | 4.76 |
| Julius Randle | LAL | $7,500 | 35.49 | 4.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khem Birch | ORL | $3,100 | 20.60 | 6.65 |
| Maxi Kleber | DAL | $3,800 | 22.33 | 5.88 |
| Bismack Biyombo | ORL | $3,200 | 18.67 | 5.83 |
| John Collins | ATL | $5,100 | 28.20 | 5.53 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,800 | 54.12 | 4.59 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $10,300 | 46.67 | 4.53 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $9,300 | 45.83 | 4.93 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $6,600 | 38.00 | 5.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khem Birch | ORL | $3,100 | 20.60 | 6.65 |
| Maxi Kleber | DAL | $3,800 | 22.33 | 5.88 |
| Bismack Biyombo | ORL | $3,200 | 18.67 | 5.83 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $6,600 | 38.00 | 5.76 |
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.