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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 | Justise Winslow |
| SG | Tim Hardaway Jr. |
| SF | LeBron James |
| PF | Noah Vonleh |
| C | Andre Drummond |
| G | Trey Burke |
| F | Taurean Prince |
| Util | Richaun Holmes |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 300.42 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Booker | PHO | $8,600 | 41.14 | 4.78 |
| Mike Conley | MEM | $7,700 | 39.79 | 5.17 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $7,800 | 39.55 | 5.07 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $6,900 | 35.83 | 5.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justise Winslow | MIA | $4,200 | 25.83 | 6.15 |
| Trey Burke | NYK | $4,700 | 27.85 | 5.93 |
| Wayne Ellington | MIA | $4,100 | 23.44 | 5.72 |
| Kyle Anderson | MEM | $4,800 | 26.24 | 5.47 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | NYK | $6,500 | 35.28 | 5.43 |
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $7,400 | 34.62 | 4.68 |
| Brandon Ingram | LAL | $5,800 | 29.18 | 5.03 |
| Tyreke Evans | IND | $5,200 | 25.82 | 4.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reggie Bullock | DET | $4,100 | 24.15 | 5.89 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | NYK | $6,500 | 35.28 | 5.43 |
| Garrett Temple | MEM | $3,900 | 20.11 | 5.16 |
| Rodney McGruder | MIA | $4,900 | 24.98 | 5.10 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $10,900 | 53.85 | 4.94 |
| Kawhi Leonard | TOR | $9,400 | 44.87 | 4.77 |
| T.J. Warren | PHO | $6,100 | 31.37 | 5.14 |
| Taurean Prince | ATL | $5,200 | 29.79 | 5.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taurean Prince | ATL | $5,200 | 29.79 | 5.73 |
| Mikal Bridges | PHO | $3,600 | 20.25 | 5.63 |
| Trey Lyles | DEN | $3,800 | 21.27 | 5.60 |
| James Johnson | MIA | $4,000 | 21.73 | 5.43 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Griffin | DET | $9,300 | 46.49 | 5.00 |
| Noah Vonleh | NYK | $5,600 | 31.94 | 5.70 |
| Domantas Sabonis | IND | $6,700 | 31.16 | 4.65 |
| Jaren Jackson Jr. | MEM | $5,800 | 28.61 | 4.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noah Vonleh | NYK | $5,600 | 31.94 | 5.70 |
| Dewayne Dedmon | ATL | $4,300 | 22.67 | 5.27 |
| Richaun Holmes | PHO | $3,300 | 16.65 | 5.05 |
| Blake Griffin | DET | $9,300 | 46.49 | 5.00 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Drummond | DET | $9,600 | 47.94 | 4.99 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $8,800 | 45.78 | 5.20 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $8,900 | 41.44 | 4.66 |
| Enes Kanter | NYK | $6,800 | 38.96 | 5.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enes Kanter | NYK | $6,800 | 38.96 | 5.73 |
| Alex Len | ATL | $3,700 | 19.82 | 5.36 |
| JaVale McGee | LAL | $5,400 | 28.13 | 5.21 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $8,800 | 45.78 | 5.20 |
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.