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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 | Shaun Livingston |
| SG | Klay Thompson |
| SF | Giannis Antetokounmpo |
| PF | Al Horford |
| C | Joel Embiid |
| G | Goran Dragic |
| F | Robert Covington |
| Util | Matthew Dellavedova |
| Salary | $49,800 |
| Expected Points | 294.16 |
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 | $10,100 | 50.41 | 4.99 |
| Goran Dragic | MIA | $6,100 | 32.71 | 5.36 |
| Terry Rozier | BOS | $6,800 | 30.36 | 4.46 |
| Eric Bledsoe | MIL | $6,300 | 30.05 | 4.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goran Dragic | MIA | $6,100 | 32.71 | 5.36 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $10,100 | 50.41 | 4.99 |
| Shaun Livingston | GS | $3,300 | 16.20 | 4.91 |
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $5,700 | 27.37 | 4.80 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $8,100 | 40.30 | 4.98 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $6,500 | 33.21 | 5.11 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $7,300 | 32.35 | 4.43 |
| Terry Rozier | BOS | $6,800 | 30.36 | 4.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Klay Thompson | GS | $6,500 | 33.21 | 5.11 |
| JJ Redick | PHI | $5,600 | 28.23 | 5.04 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $8,100 | 40.30 | 4.98 |
| Shaun Livingston | GS | $3,300 | 16.20 | 4.91 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $9,900 | 54.04 | 5.46 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $10,100 | 50.41 | 4.99 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,300 | 49.31 | 4.79 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $8,100 | 40.30 | 4.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $9,900 | 54.04 | 5.46 |
| Robert Covington | PHI | $5,100 | 26.59 | 5.21 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $6,000 | 30.43 | 5.07 |
| JJ Redick | PHI | $5,600 | 28.23 | 5.04 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $9,900 | 54.04 | 5.46 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,300 | 49.31 | 4.79 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,700 | 40.58 | 4.66 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,900 | 39.98 | 5.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $9,900 | 54.04 | 5.46 |
| Robert Covington | PHI | $5,100 | 26.59 | 5.21 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $6,900 | 35.65 | 5.17 |
| James Johnson | MIA | $6,600 | 33.91 | 5.14 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $8,900 | 47.88 | 5.38 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,700 | 40.58 | 4.66 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,900 | 39.98 | 5.06 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $6,900 | 35.65 | 5.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $8,900 | 47.88 | 5.38 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $6,900 | 35.65 | 5.17 |
| James Johnson | MIA | $6,600 | 33.91 | 5.14 |
| Thon Maker | MIL | $4,200 | 21.44 | 5.10 |
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.