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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 | Terry Rozier |
| SG | Wayne Ellington |
| SF | Robert Covington |
| PF | Blake Griffin |
| C | Andre Drummond |
| G | Buddy Hield |
| F | Domantas Sabonis |
| Util | Austin Rivers |
| Salary | $49,800 |
| Expected Points | 291.6 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Wall | WAS | $9,100 | 44.16 | 4.85 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $9,800 | 43.37 | 4.43 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $9,000 | 43.18 | 4.80 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $9,400 | 42.27 | 4.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terry Rozier | BOS | $4,900 | 30.13 | 6.15 |
| Spencer Dinwiddie | BKN | $4,600 | 26.14 | 5.68 |
| Tyler Johnson | MIA | $4,300 | 23.62 | 5.49 |
| D’Angelo Russell | BKN | $5,600 | 29.97 | 5.35 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Butler | MIN | $8,600 | 40.00 | 4.65 |
| Buddy Hield | SAC | $6,700 | 37.02 | 5.52 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $7,800 | 36.38 | 4.66 |
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $7,400 | 34.07 | 4.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne Ellington | MIA | $3,700 | 22.94 | 6.20 |
| Buddy Hield | SAC | $6,700 | 37.02 | 5.52 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $4,600 | 25.19 | 5.48 |
| Tyreke Evans | IND | $4,100 | 21.63 | 5.28 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $7,500 | 35.44 | 4.73 |
| Caris LeVert | BKN | $7,000 | 33.00 | 4.71 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $6,500 | 30.12 | 4.63 |
| Robert Covington | PHI | $5,400 | 29.70 | 5.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Covington | PHI | $5,400 | 29.70 | 5.50 |
| Dario Saric | PHI | $5,000 | 26.40 | 5.28 |
| Otto Porter Jr. | WAS | $5,200 | 26.62 | 5.12 |
| Taurean Prince | ATL | $5,600 | 28.19 | 5.03 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Griffin | DET | $10,000 | 44.66 | 4.47 |
| Domantas Sabonis | IND | $6,300 | 33.37 | 5.30 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $6,200 | 32.50 | 5.24 |
| Paul Millsap | DEN | $5,100 | 25.78 | 5.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marvin Bagley III | SAC | $4,500 | 24.49 | 5.44 |
| Domantas Sabonis | IND | $6,300 | 33.37 | 5.30 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $6,200 | 32.50 | 5.24 |
| Paul Millsap | DEN | $5,100 | 25.78 | 5.05 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $11,200 | 52.86 | 4.72 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $9,600 | 46.89 | 4.88 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $8,900 | 45.13 | 5.07 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $9,200 | 43.80 | 4.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwight Howard | WAS | $6,000 | 36.55 | 6.09 |
| Willie Cauley-Stein | SAC | $6,600 | 35.20 | 5.33 |
| Guillermo Hernangómez | CHA | $3,600 | 18.31 | 5.08 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $8,900 | 45.13 | 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.