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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 | De’Aaron Fox |
| SG | Buddy Hield |
| SF | LeBron James |
| PF | Serge Ibaka |
| C | Nikola Jokic |
| G | Collin Sexton |
| F | Larry Nance Jr. |
| Util | Wayne Ellington |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 294.64 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $8,900 | 42.79 | 4.81 |
| Zach LaVine | CHI | $8,500 | 42.20 | 4.96 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $8,600 | 42.14 | 4.90 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $8,700 | 42.04 | 4.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $6,300 | 36.47 | 5.79 |
| Collin Sexton | CLE | $4,300 | 24.87 | 5.78 |
| Derrick Rose | MIN | $5,600 | 30.45 | 5.44 |
| Dennis Smith Jr. | DAL | $5,500 | 29.82 | 5.42 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawhi Leonard | TOR | $9,400 | 44.51 | 4.73 |
| DeMar DeRozan | SAS | $9,200 | 41.27 | 4.49 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIN | $8,200 | 37.92 | 4.62 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | NYK | $7,800 | 35.64 | 4.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.R. Smith | CLE | $3,700 | 20.62 | 5.57 |
| Danny Green | TOR | $4,300 | 23.10 | 5.37 |
| Wayne Ellington | MIA | $3,100 | 16.43 | 5.30 |
| Buddy Hield | SAC | $6,500 | 34.29 | 5.28 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $11,000 | 56.28 | 5.12 |
| Paul George | OKC | $9,100 | 46.61 | 5.12 |
| Nikola Mirotic | NOP | $8,300 | 42.05 | 5.07 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $7,000 | 37.08 | 5.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dario Saric | PHI | $4,800 | 25.64 | 5.34 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $7,000 | 37.08 | 5.30 |
| Cedi Osman | CLE | $5,200 | 26.99 | 5.19 |
| Nemanja Bjelica | SAC | $6,000 | 31.10 | 5.18 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,500 | 55.83 | 4.85 |
| Blake Griffin | DET | $9,900 | 45.06 | 4.55 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $7,900 | 40.61 | 5.14 |
| Julius Randle | NOP | $6,500 | 34.15 | 5.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Larry Nance Jr. | CLE | $4,600 | 26.14 | 5.68 |
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $5,300 | 28.75 | 5.42 |
| Kyle Kuzma | LAL | $5,900 | 31.88 | 5.40 |
| Julius Randle | NOP | $6,500 | 34.15 | 5.25 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $11,400 | 49.28 | 4.32 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $8,900 | 43.92 | 4.93 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $8,800 | 43.88 | 4.99 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $9,000 | 42.79 | 4.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Adams | OKC | $6,400 | 34.30 | 5.36 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | TOR | $5,000 | 26.44 | 5.29 |
| Alex Len | ATL | $4,500 | 23.40 | 5.20 |
| Mohamed Bamba | ORL | $4,200 | 21.32 | 5.08 |
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.