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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 | Shane Larkin |
| SG | Semi Ojeleye |
| SF | Giannis Antetokounmpo |
| PF | Marcus Morris |
| C | Al Horford |
| G | Marcus Smart |
| F | Thon Maker |
| Util | Kadeem Allen |
| Salary | $48,300 |
| Expected Points | 214.47 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Bledsoe | MIL | $9,600 | 30.32 | 3.16 |
| Terry Rozier | BOS | $10,200 | 30.03 | 2.94 |
| Marcus Smart | BOS | $5,600 | 22.99 | 4.10 |
| Malcolm Brogdon | MIL | $4,700 | 14.62 | 3.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shane Larkin | BOS | $1,600 | 7.03 | 4.39 |
| Marcus Smart | BOS | $5,600 | 22.99 | 4.10 |
| Eric Bledsoe | MIL | $9,600 | 30.32 | 3.16 |
| Malcolm Brogdon | MIL | $4,700 | 14.62 | 3.11 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $12,200 | 40.14 | 3.29 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $11,800 | 31.08 | 2.63 |
| Eric Bledsoe | MIL | $9,600 | 30.32 | 3.16 |
| Terry Rozier | BOS | $10,200 | 30.03 | 2.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semi Ojeleye | BOS | $1,300 | 13.34 | 10.26 |
| Marcus Smart | BOS | $5,600 | 22.99 | 4.10 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $12,200 | 40.14 | 3.29 |
| Eric Bledsoe | MIL | $9,600 | 30.32 | 3.16 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $16,200 | 56.04 | 3.46 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $12,200 | 40.14 | 3.29 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $11,800 | 31.08 | 2.63 |
| Jabari Parker | MIL | $9,000 | 27.49 | 3.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semi Ojeleye | BOS | $1,300 | 13.34 | 10.26 |
| Marcus Morris | BOS | $6,700 | 23.73 | 3.54 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $16,200 | 56.04 | 3.46 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $12,200 | 40.14 | 3.29 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $16,200 | 56.04 | 3.46 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $11,400 | 37.14 | 3.26 |
| Jabari Parker | MIL | $9,000 | 27.49 | 3.05 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $8,600 | 25.41 | 2.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thon Maker | MIL | $4,500 | 17.06 | 3.79 |
| Marcus Morris | BOS | $6,700 | 23.73 | 3.54 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $16,200 | 56.04 | 3.46 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $11,400 | 37.14 | 3.26 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Horford | BOS | $11,400 | 37.14 | 3.26 |
| Thon Maker | MIL | $4,500 | 17.06 | 3.79 |
| Aron Baynes | BOS | $4,100 | 12.73 | 3.10 |
| Tyler Zeller | MIL | $3,300 | 9.48 | 2.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thon Maker | MIL | $4,500 | 17.06 | 3.79 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $11,400 | 37.14 | 3.26 |
| Aron Baynes | BOS | $4,100 | 12.73 | 3.10 |
| Tyler Zeller | MIL | $3,300 | 9.48 | 2.87 |
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.