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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 | Reggie Jackson |
| SG | Joe Ingles |
| SF | Royce O’Neale |
| PF | Blake Griffin |
| C | Nikola Vucevic |
| G | Devin Booker |
| F | T.J. Warren |
| Util | Jamal Crawford |
| Salary | $49,700 |
| Expected Points | 306.77 |
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 | $9,600 | 46.17 | 4.81 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $8,600 | 45.40 | 5.28 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $9,800 | 45.26 | 4.62 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $9,200 | 42.96 | 4.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reggie Jackson | DET | $5,200 | 31.60 | 6.08 |
| D.J. Augustin | ORL | $4,000 | 23.90 | 5.98 |
| Emmanuel Mudiay | NYK | $4,400 | 25.46 | 5.79 |
| Shelvin Mack | MEM | $3,800 | 21.67 | 5.70 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Butler | PHI | $7,200 | 38.58 | 5.36 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | NYK | $6,600 | 35.09 | 5.32 |
| Joe Ingles | UTA | $5,800 | 32.41 | 5.59 |
| Buddy Hield | SAC | $5,400 | 31.99 | 5.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buddy Hield | SAC | $5,400 | 31.99 | 5.92 |
| Allen Crabbe | BKN | $3,900 | 22.14 | 5.68 |
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $5,000 | 28.25 | 5.65 |
| Joe Ingles | UTA | $5,800 | 32.41 | 5.59 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $11,200 | 56.07 | 5.01 |
| Kawhi Leonard | TOR | $9,400 | 46.07 | 4.90 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $7,500 | 38.49 | 5.13 |
| Tobias Harris | LAC | $7,900 | 37.15 | 4.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royce O’Neale | UTA | $3,300 | 20.08 | 6.08 |
| Marvin Williams | CHA | $3,800 | 22.69 | 5.97 |
| Nemanja Bjelica | SAC | $4,300 | 25.06 | 5.83 |
| Wilson Chandler | PHI | $3,500 | 20.07 | 5.74 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Griffin | DET | $9,300 | 47.23 | 5.08 |
| Montrezl Harrell | LAC | $7,300 | 34.41 | 4.71 |
| Noah Vonleh | NYK | $5,300 | 31.88 | 6.02 |
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $6,200 | 28.64 | 4.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noah Vonleh | NYK | $5,300 | 31.88 | 6.02 |
| Dewayne Dedmon | ATL | $4,400 | 25.90 | 5.89 |
| Rondae Hollis-Jefferson | BKN | $4,900 | 25.48 | 5.20 |
| Blake Griffin | DET | $9,300 | 47.23 | 5.08 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,900 | 54.27 | 4.98 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $9,500 | 47.99 | 5.05 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $8,200 | 47.17 | 5.75 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $8,900 | 41.89 | 4.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $8,200 | 47.17 | 5.75 |
| Cody Zeller | CHA | $4,200 | 23.61 | 5.62 |
| Enes Kanter | NYK | $6,300 | 34.47 | 5.47 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $7,400 | 39.95 | 5.40 |
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.