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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 | Marco Belinelli |
| SF | JJ Redick |
| PF | Marcus Morris |
| C | Joel Embiid |
| G | Jaylen Brown |
| F | Ersan Ilyasova |
| Util | Abdel Nader |
| Salary | $49,700 |
| Expected Points | 234.32 |
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 | $12,700 | 41.40 | 3.26 |
| Terry Rozier | BOS | $11,300 | 31.26 | 2.77 |
| Marcus Smart | BOS | $8,500 | 28.15 | 3.31 |
| T.J. McConnell | PHI | $5,200 | 24.12 | 4.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T.J. McConnell | PHI | $5,200 | 24.12 | 4.64 |
| Marcus Smart | BOS | $8,500 | 28.15 | 3.31 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $12,700 | 41.40 | 3.26 |
| Terry Rozier | BOS | $11,300 | 31.26 | 2.77 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terry Rozier | BOS | $11,300 | 31.26 | 2.77 |
| Marcus Smart | BOS | $8,500 | 28.15 | 3.31 |
| JJ Redick | PHI | $7,700 | 26.78 | 3.48 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $7,100 | 26.23 | 3.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marco Belinelli | PHI | $3,700 | 17.69 | 4.78 |
| T.J. McConnell | PHI | $5,200 | 24.12 | 4.64 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $7,100 | 26.23 | 3.69 |
| JJ Redick | PHI | $7,700 | 26.78 | 3.48 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $12,700 | 41.40 | 3.26 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $10,800 | 31.90 | 2.95 |
| Dario Saric | PHI | $9,900 | 31.27 | 3.16 |
| JJ Redick | PHI | $7,700 | 26.78 | 3.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marco Belinelli | PHI | $3,700 | 17.69 | 4.78 |
| Robert Covington | PHI | $4,700 | 18.73 | 3.98 |
| Marcus Morris | BOS | $6,500 | 25.58 | 3.94 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $7,100 | 26.23 | 3.69 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Horford | BOS | $11,600 | 35.61 | 3.07 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $10,800 | 31.90 | 2.95 |
| Dario Saric | PHI | $9,900 | 31.27 | 3.16 |
| Marcus Morris | BOS | $6,500 | 25.58 | 3.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ersan Ilyasova | PHI | $4,000 | 16.96 | 4.24 |
| Robert Covington | PHI | $4,700 | 18.73 | 3.98 |
| Marcus Morris | BOS | $6,500 | 25.58 | 3.94 |
| Dario Saric | PHI | $9,900 | 31.27 | 3.16 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $14,500 | 48.48 | 3.34 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $11,600 | 35.61 | 3.07 |
| Aron Baynes | BOS | $4,400 | 17.07 | 3.88 |
| Ersan Ilyasova | PHI | $4,000 | 16.96 | 4.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ersan Ilyasova | PHI | $4,000 | 16.96 | 4.24 |
| Aron Baynes | BOS | $4,400 | 17.07 | 3.88 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $14,500 | 48.48 | 3.34 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $11,600 | 35.61 | 3.07 |
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.