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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 | Jeff Teague |
| SG | Andrew Wiggins |
| SF | LeBron James |
| PF | Al Horford |
| C | Jonas Valanciunas |
| G | Devin Booker |
| F | T.J. Warren |
| Util | Mike Muscala |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 297.03 |
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 | 48.99 | 5.38 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $8,800 | 44.44 | 5.05 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $7,600 | 43.18 | 5.68 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $8,700 | 42.71 | 4.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Teague | MIN | $5,600 | 34.22 | 6.11 |
| Shelvin Mack | MEM | $3,800 | 22.64 | 5.96 |
| Spencer Dinwiddie | BKN | $4,900 | 28.73 | 5.86 |
| D’Angelo Russell | BKN | $6,700 | 38.16 | 5.70 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawhi Leonard | TOR | $8,600 | 44.11 | 5.13 |
| DeMar DeRozan | SAS | $9,000 | 41.59 | 4.62 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $7,500 | 40.10 | 5.35 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $6,700 | 35.37 | 5.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allen Crabbe | BKN | $3,800 | 21.73 | 5.72 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $5,700 | 32.36 | 5.68 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $4,400 | 24.42 | 5.55 |
| Gordon Hayward | BOS | $5,100 | 27.96 | 5.48 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $10,300 | 55.07 | 5.35 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,000 | 52.41 | 4.76 |
| Paul George | OKC | $9,600 | 47.11 | 4.91 |
| Nikola Mirotic | NOP | $7,500 | 37.32 | 4.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T.J. Warren | PHO | $5,800 | 34.74 | 5.99 |
| Jabari Parker | CHI | $5,600 | 30.83 | 5.51 |
| DeMarre Carroll | BKN | $4,100 | 22.55 | 5.50 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $10,300 | 55.07 | 5.35 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,300 | 56.17 | 4.97 |
| Blake Griffin | DET | $9,400 | 43.98 | 4.68 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,300 | 41.15 | 4.96 |
| Julius Randle | NOP | $6,900 | 34.03 | 4.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ed Davis | BKN | $4,200 | 23.31 | 5.55 |
| Derrick Favors | UTA | $4,600 | 24.78 | 5.39 |
| Mike Muscala | PHI | $3,500 | 18.62 | 5.32 |
| Dario Saric | MIN | $4,500 | 23.77 | 5.28 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,500 | 52.57 | 5.01 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,500 | 51.50 | 5.42 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $9,300 | 46.13 | 4.96 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $8,200 | 42.01 | 5.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonas Valanciunas | TOR | $5,000 | 32.00 | 6.40 |
| Deandre Ayton | PHO | $6,400 | 37.37 | 5.84 |
| Dwight Howard | WAS | $5,800 | 33.48 | 5.77 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $6,500 | 36.77 | 5.66 |
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.