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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 | Jrue Holiday |
| SG | JJ Redick |
| SF | Rudy Gay |
| PF | Nikola Mirotic |
| C | JaVale McGee |
| G | Rajon Rondo |
| F | Anthony Davis |
| Util | Davis Bertans |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 284.62 |
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 | 50.03 | 4.90 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $8,900 | 46.15 | 5.18 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $7,900 | 41.29 | 5.23 |
| Rajon Rondo | NOP | $7,400 | 39.19 | 5.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rajon Rondo | NOP | $7,400 | 39.19 | 5.30 |
| CJ McCollum | POR | $6,700 | 35.22 | 5.26 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $7,900 | 41.29 | 5.23 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $8,900 | 46.15 | 5.18 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $7,900 | 41.29 | 5.23 |
| CJ McCollum | POR | $6,700 | 35.22 | 5.26 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $6,800 | 33.85 | 4.98 |
| JJ Redick | PHI | $5,200 | 27.72 | 5.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JJ Redick | PHI | $5,200 | 27.72 | 5.33 |
| CJ McCollum | POR | $6,700 | 35.22 | 5.26 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $7,900 | 41.29 | 5.23 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $6,800 | 33.85 | 4.98 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,300 | 52.53 | 5.10 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $10,200 | 50.03 | 4.90 |
| Dario Saric | PHI | $6,600 | 32.06 | 4.86 |
| Robert Covington | PHI | $5,600 | 30.16 | 5.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rudy Gay | SAS | $5,100 | 29.47 | 5.78 |
| Robert Covington | PHI | $5,600 | 30.16 | 5.39 |
| JJ Redick | PHI | $5,200 | 27.72 | 5.33 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,300 | 52.53 | 5.10 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $10,900 | 61.50 | 5.64 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,300 | 52.53 | 5.10 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $9,400 | 45.03 | 4.79 |
| Nikola Mirotic | NOP | $7,000 | 40.97 | 5.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Mirotic | NOP | $7,000 | 40.97 | 5.85 |
| Rudy Gay | SAS | $5,100 | 29.47 | 5.78 |
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $10,900 | 61.50 | 5.64 |
| Robert Covington | PHI | $5,600 | 30.16 | 5.39 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $10,900 | 61.50 | 5.64 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $9,400 | 45.03 | 4.79 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $8,800 | 43.89 | 4.99 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,500 | 39.29 | 5.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JaVale McGee | GS | $3,800 | 22.24 | 5.85 |
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $10,900 | 61.50 | 5.64 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,500 | 39.29 | 5.24 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $5,400 | 27.48 | 5.09 |
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.