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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 | Jose Calderon |
| SG | Bruce Brown Jr. |
| SF | Taurean Prince |
| PF | Anthony Davis |
| C | Nikola Jokic |
| G | Victor Oladipo |
| F | LeBron James |
| Util | Landry Shamet |
| Salary | $49,800 |
| Expected Points | 294.44 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,000 | 54.31 | 4.94 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,900 | 46.50 | 4.70 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $11,200 | 43.68 | 3.90 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $7,700 | 43.38 | 5.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Calderon | DET | $1,000 | 6.12 | 6.12 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $7,700 | 43.38 | 5.63 |
| Tyler Johnson | MIA | $4,100 | 21.91 | 5.34 |
| Darren Collison | IND | $4,400 | 23.44 | 5.33 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | SAS | $9,400 | 43.47 | 4.62 |
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $7,200 | 32.45 | 4.51 |
| Gary Harris | DEN | $6,400 | 30.90 | 4.83 |
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $6,000 | 30.42 | 5.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bruce Brown Jr. | DET | $1,200 | 14.86 | 12.38 |
| Justin Holiday | CHI | $4,800 | 25.07 | 5.22 |
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $6,000 | 30.42 | 5.07 |
| Kent Bazemore | ATL | $5,800 | 28.71 | 4.95 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $11,300 | 53.06 | 4.70 |
| Nikola Mirotic | NOP | $8,200 | 38.15 | 4.65 |
| Taurean Prince | ATL | $6,300 | 31.83 | 5.05 |
| Robert Covington | PHI | $8,000 | 31.60 | 3.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justise Winslow | MIA | $4,500 | 24.82 | 5.51 |
| Taurean Prince | ATL | $6,300 | 31.83 | 5.05 |
| Trey Lyles | DEN | $4,300 | 21.67 | 5.04 |
| Jabari Parker | CHI | $6,000 | 30.12 | 5.02 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,500 | 56.25 | 4.89 |
| Blake Griffin | DET | $10,800 | 42.84 | 3.97 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,300 | 40.03 | 4.82 |
| Julius Randle | NOP | $6,900 | 30.89 | 4.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derrick Favors | UTA | $4,500 | 24.27 | 5.39 |
| Paul Millsap | DEN | $5,700 | 29.30 | 5.14 |
| Omari Spellman | ATL | $3,200 | 16.10 | 5.03 |
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,500 | 56.25 | 4.89 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $13,400 | 55.32 | 4.13 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $10,600 | 45.83 | 4.32 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $9,000 | 44.47 | 4.94 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $8,000 | 38.18 | 4.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JaVale McGee | LAL | $6,400 | 34.75 | 5.43 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $6,400 | 34.44 | 5.38 |
| Pau Gasol | SAS | $4,200 | 21.82 | 5.19 |
| Alex Len | ATL | $4,700 | 23.84 | 5.07 |
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.