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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 | Elie Okobo |
| SG | Brandon Ingram |
| SF | Markieff Morris |
| PF | LaMarcus Aldridge |
| C | Aron Baynes |
| G | D’Angelo Russell |
| F | Anthony Davis |
| Util | Marcus Morris |
| Salary | $49,400 |
| Expected Points | 265.38 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $11,500 | 57.73 | 5.02 |
| James Harden | HOU | $11,700 | 55.42 | 4.74 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,500 | 45.76 | 4.82 |
| John Wall | WAS | $9,000 | 45.10 | 5.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elie Okobo | PHO | $3,000 | 24.92 | 8.31 |
| Marcus Smart | BOS | $4,300 | 26.99 | 6.28 |
| Tim Frazier | NOP | $4,200 | 23.78 | 5.66 |
| Dennis Schroder | OKC | $5,700 | 31.89 | 5.60 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | SAS | $8,100 | 41.58 | 5.13 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $8,200 | 40.04 | 4.88 |
| Jimmy Butler | PHI | $7,400 | 37.27 | 5.04 |
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $7,700 | 35.85 | 4.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allen Crabbe | BKN | $3,700 | 22.39 | 6.05 |
| Reggie Bullock | DET | $4,000 | 21.53 | 5.38 |
| Joe Ingles | UTA | $5,400 | 29.00 | 5.37 |
| Gary Harris | DEN | $5,400 | 28.91 | 5.35 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $10,600 | 51.93 | 4.90 |
| Paul George | OKC | $8,600 | 41.91 | 4.87 |
| Nikola Mirotic | NOP | $7,300 | 37.41 | 5.12 |
| Jabari Parker | CHI | $6,700 | 34.03 | 5.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Jackson | PHO | $3,800 | 23.11 | 6.08 |
| Jeff Green | WAS | $4,000 | 23.30 | 5.83 |
| Jerami Grant | OKC | $4,500 | 26.25 | 5.83 |
| DeAndre’ Bembry | ATL | $4,100 | 22.71 | 5.54 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,400 | 58.21 | 5.11 |
| Blake Griffin | DET | $9,600 | 45.70 | 4.76 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $7,900 | 38.78 | 4.91 |
| Julius Randle | NOP | $6,900 | 34.13 | 4.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Larry Nance Jr. | CLE | $5,600 | 29.97 | 5.35 |
| Dewayne Dedmon | ATL | $4,000 | 21.36 | 5.34 |
| Richaun Holmes | PHO | $3,600 | 19.01 | 5.28 |
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,400 | 58.21 | 5.11 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,900 | 55.06 | 5.05 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $9,400 | 47.41 | 5.04 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $8,900 | 43.94 | 4.94 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $8,600 | 43.40 | 5.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aron Baynes | BOS | $3,200 | 21.94 | 6.86 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $6,700 | 37.56 | 5.61 |
| DeAndre Jordan | DAL | $6,900 | 37.21 | 5.39 |
| JaVale McGee | LAL | $5,000 | 26.69 | 5.34 |
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.