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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 | CJ McCollum |
| SG | Tony Snell |
| SF | LeBron James |
| PF | Thon Maker |
| C | Karl-Anthony Towns |
| G | Devin Booker |
| F | LaMarcus Aldridge |
| Util | Jerian Grant |
| Salary | $45,900 |
| Expected Points | 286.92 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,200 | 45.72 | 4.97 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $8,500 | 44.01 | 5.18 |
| John Wall | WAS | $8,800 | 43.72 | 4.97 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $9,800 | 43.09 | 4.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yogi Ferrell | SAC | $1,400 | 8.25 | 5.89 |
| Fred VanVleet | TOR | $4,200 | 23.95 | 5.70 |
| D’Angelo Russell | BKN | $5,700 | 31.16 | 5.47 |
| Isaiah Canaan | PHO | $3,700 | 20.21 | 5.46 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | SAS | $8,900 | 41.83 | 4.70 |
| Buddy Hield | SAC | $9,000 | 39.13 | 4.35 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $7,500 | 38.06 | 5.07 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | NYK | $7,300 | 35.30 | 4.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tony Snell | MIL | $1,000 | 13.39 | 13.39 |
| Pat Connaughton | MIL | $1,200 | 9.99 | 8.33 |
| Josh Okogie | MIN | $4,400 | 25.52 | 5.80 |
| Kelly Oubre Jr. | WAS | $4,500 | 24.86 | 5.52 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $10,600 | 54.17 | 5.11 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $13,800 | 50.97 | 3.69 |
| Nemanja Bjelica | SAC | $7,600 | 34.44 | 4.53 |
| Caris LeVert | BKN | $6,800 | 33.20 | 4.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dante Cunningham | SAS | $3,200 | 17.30 | 5.41 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $6,400 | 32.89 | 5.14 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $10,600 | 54.17 | 5.11 |
| Trevor Ariza | PHO | $4,400 | 22.38 | 5.09 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $7,800 | 41.92 | 5.37 |
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $5,700 | 28.06 | 4.92 |
| Noah Vonleh | NYK | $4,900 | 24.20 | 4.94 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $5,000 | 23.71 | 4.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thon Maker | MIL | $1,000 | 11.49 | 11.49 |
| Harry Giles | SAC | $1,000 | 7.33 | 7.33 |
| Ryan Anderson | PHO | $3,300 | 18.58 | 5.63 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $7,800 | 41.92 | 5.37 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $11,800 | 55.60 | 4.71 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $8,600 | 46.72 | 5.43 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $7,700 | 38.32 | 4.98 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $8,200 | 37.38 | 4.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kosta Koufos | SAC | $1,600 | 13.82 | 8.64 |
| Dwight Howard | WAS | $5,900 | 33.99 | 5.76 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $8,600 | 46.72 | 5.43 |
| Pau Gasol | SAS | $4,000 | 20.94 | 5.24 |
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.