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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 | D’Angelo Russell |
| SG | Jonathon Simmons |
| SF | Jonathan Isaac |
| PF | Anthony Davis |
| C | Nikola Vucevic |
| G | Evan Fournier |
| F | Nikola Mirotic |
| Util | Richaun Holmes |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 305.54 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,600 | 59.46 | 5.13 |
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $10,900 | 57.31 | 5.26 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $9,300 | 47.37 | 5.09 |
| John Wall | WAS | $9,100 | 46.28 | 5.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Clarkson | CLE | $5,100 | 27.93 | 5.48 |
| Jamal Crawford | PHO | $3,400 | 18.54 | 5.45 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $6,600 | 35.67 | 5.40 |
| Jeff Teague | MIN | $6,100 | 32.72 | 5.36 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $8,000 | 39.92 | 4.99 |
| DeMar DeRozan | SAS | $8,500 | 39.35 | 4.63 |
| Jimmy Butler | PHI | $7,800 | 37.28 | 4.78 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $7,500 | 35.64 | 4.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathon Simmons | ORL | $3,200 | 19.37 | 6.05 |
| Rodney Hood | CLE | $4,600 | 25.54 | 5.55 |
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $5,800 | 32.03 | 5.52 |
| DeAndre’ Bembry | ATL | $4,200 | 23.10 | 5.50 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,000 | 57.55 | 4.80 |
| Paul George | OKC | $8,900 | 44.12 | 4.96 |
| Nikola Mirotic | NOP | $6,900 | 39.90 | 5.78 |
| Tobias Harris | LAC | $8,400 | 37.87 | 4.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Isaac | ORL | $3,700 | 25.20 | 6.81 |
| Wilson Chandler | PHI | $3,600 | 21.07 | 5.85 |
| Nikola Mirotic | NOP | $6,900 | 39.90 | 5.78 |
| T.J. Warren | PHO | $6,500 | 35.53 | 5.47 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,400 | 62.41 | 5.47 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,300 | 39.38 | 4.74 |
| Montrezl Harrell | LAC | $7,200 | 38.39 | 5.33 |
| Julius Randle | NOP | $6,700 | 34.34 | 5.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,400 | 62.41 | 5.47 |
| Dewayne Dedmon | ATL | $4,000 | 21.89 | 5.47 |
| Larry Nance Jr. | CLE | $5,300 | 28.96 | 5.46 |
| Montrezl Harrell | LAC | $7,200 | 38.39 | 5.33 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $11,200 | 55.10 | 4.92 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,400 | 47.57 | 5.06 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $8,300 | 45.00 | 5.42 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $8,200 | 41.29 | 5.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jarrett Allen | BKN | $5,500 | 30.39 | 5.52 |
| Enes Kanter | NYK | $6,800 | 36.83 | 5.42 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $8,300 | 45.00 | 5.42 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $6,800 | 36.62 | 5.38 |
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.