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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 | Rajon Rondo |
| SG | E’Twaun Moore |
| SF | Andre Iguodala |
| PF | Nikola Mirotic |
| C | Anthony Davis |
| G | Khris Middleton |
| F | Al Horford |
| Util | Jonathan Gibson |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 306.44 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $7,800 | 39.74 | 5.09 |
| Rajon Rondo | NOP | $7,500 | 37.25 | 4.97 |
| Terry Rozier | BOS | $6,600 | 30.35 | 4.60 |
| Eric Bledsoe | MIL | $5,800 | 27.56 | 4.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Iguodala | GS | $4,000 | 20.96 | 5.24 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $7,800 | 39.74 | 5.09 |
| Rajon Rondo | NOP | $7,500 | 37.25 | 4.97 |
| Eric Bledsoe | MIL | $5,800 | 27.56 | 4.75 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $7,800 | 39.74 | 5.09 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $6,900 | 36.51 | 5.29 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $6,200 | 31.92 | 5.15 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $6,500 | 31.25 | 4.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $6,900 | 36.51 | 5.29 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $6,200 | 31.92 | 5.15 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $7,800 | 39.74 | 5.09 |
| E’Twaun Moore | NOP | $3,900 | 19.22 | 4.93 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,100 | 52.99 | 5.25 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,700 | 50.54 | 5.21 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $6,900 | 36.51 | 5.29 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $6,500 | 31.25 | 4.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $6,900 | 36.51 | 5.29 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,100 | 52.99 | 5.25 |
| Andre Iguodala | GS | $4,000 | 20.96 | 5.24 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,700 | 50.54 | 5.21 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,100 | 58.15 | 5.24 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,100 | 52.99 | 5.25 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,700 | 50.54 | 5.21 |
| Nikola Mirotic | NOP | $7,400 | 40.11 | 5.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Mirotic | NOP | $7,400 | 40.11 | 5.42 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $6,700 | 36.09 | 5.39 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,100 | 52.99 | 5.25 |
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,100 | 58.15 | 5.24 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,100 | 58.15 | 5.24 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,700 | 39.77 | 5.16 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $6,700 | 36.09 | 5.39 |
| David West | GS | $3,300 | 15.39 | 4.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Horford | BOS | $6,700 | 36.09 | 5.39 |
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,100 | 58.15 | 5.24 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,700 | 39.77 | 5.16 |
| David West | GS | $3,300 | 15.39 | 4.66 |
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.