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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 | T.J. McConnell |
| SG | Fred VanVleet |
| SF | DeMar DeRozan |
| PF | Al Horford |
| C | Joel Embiid |
| G | George Hill |
| F | LeBron James |
| Util | Justin Anderson |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 297.77 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $12,100 | 62.89 | 5.20 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $8,600 | 43.70 | 5.08 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $8,000 | 39.47 | 4.93 |
| Terry Rozier | BOS | $8,200 | 32.19 | 3.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T.J. McConnell | PHI | $3,200 | 18.23 | 5.70 |
| George Hill | CLE | $3,900 | 20.72 | 5.31 |
| Fred VanVleet | TOR | $3,600 | 18.85 | 5.23 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $12,100 | 62.89 | 5.20 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $7,500 | 38.71 | 5.16 |
| Terry Rozier | BOS | $8,200 | 32.19 | 3.93 |
| JJ Redick | PHI | $5,900 | 28.65 | 4.86 |
| Marcus Smart | BOS | $5,800 | 26.97 | 4.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T.J. McConnell | PHI | $3,200 | 18.23 | 5.70 |
| George Hill | CLE | $3,900 | 20.72 | 5.31 |
| Fred VanVleet | TOR | $3,600 | 18.85 | 5.23 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $7,500 | 38.71 | 5.16 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $12,100 | 62.89 | 5.20 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $8,600 | 43.70 | 5.08 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $7,500 | 38.71 | 5.16 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $6,800 | 33.15 | 4.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $12,100 | 62.89 | 5.20 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $7,500 | 38.71 | 5.16 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $8,600 | 43.70 | 5.08 |
| C.J. Miles | TOR | $3,500 | 17.31 | 4.94 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Horford | BOS | $7,300 | 37.83 | 5.18 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $7,800 | 36.90 | 4.73 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $6,800 | 33.15 | 4.87 |
| Dario Saric | PHI | $6,000 | 28.26 | 4.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Horford | BOS | $7,300 | 37.83 | 5.18 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $6,800 | 33.15 | 4.87 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $7,800 | 36.90 | 4.73 |
| Dario Saric | PHI | $6,000 | 28.26 | 4.71 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $9,800 | 50.27 | 5.13 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $7,300 | 37.83 | 5.18 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $7,800 | 36.90 | 4.73 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | TOR | $7,100 | 27.67 | 3.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Horford | BOS | $7,300 | 37.83 | 5.18 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $9,800 | 50.27 | 5.13 |
| Aron Baynes | BOS | $3,700 | 17.78 | 4.80 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $7,800 | 36.90 | 4.73 |
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.