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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 | Kemba Walker |
| SG | Nicolas Batum |
| SF | Nikola Mirotic |
| PF | Frank Kaminsky |
| C | Guillermo Hernangómez |
| G | Devin Booker |
| F | Anthony Davis |
| Util | Miles Bridges |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 273.53 |
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 | $9,400 | 44.35 | 4.72 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $8,400 | 44.06 | 5.24 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $8,100 | 42.63 | 5.26 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $8,600 | 42.48 | 4.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lonzo Ball | LAL | $5,200 | 28.28 | 5.44 |
| J.J. Barea | DAL | $5,000 | 26.54 | 5.31 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $8,100 | 42.63 | 5.26 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $8,400 | 44.06 | 5.24 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | SAS | $7,800 | 39.81 | 5.10 |
| Jimmy Butler | PHI | $7,400 | 36.39 | 4.92 |
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $7,200 | 35.15 | 4.88 |
| Jeremy Lamb | CHA | $6,200 | 33.32 | 5.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $4,800 | 26.72 | 5.57 |
| Wesley Matthews | DAL | $4,500 | 24.49 | 5.44 |
| Jeremy Lamb | CHA | $6,200 | 33.32 | 5.37 |
| Joe Ingles | UTA | $5,200 | 27.53 | 5.29 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $10,700 | 50.49 | 4.72 |
| Tobias Harris | LAC | $8,000 | 38.50 | 4.81 |
| Nikola Mirotic | NOP | $7,000 | 38.36 | 5.48 |
| Harrison Barnes | DAL | $6,200 | 33.68 | 5.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Jackson | PHO | $4,600 | 27.05 | 5.88 |
| Dorian Finney-Smith | DAL | $3,600 | 20.20 | 5.61 |
| Nikola Mirotic | NOP | $7,000 | 38.36 | 5.48 |
| Harrison Barnes | DAL | $6,200 | 33.68 | 5.43 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,800 | 59.10 | 5.01 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $7,600 | 40.51 | 5.33 |
| Julius Randle | NOP | $6,600 | 34.86 | 5.28 |
| Montrezl Harrell | LAC | $7,700 | 33.33 | 4.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frank Kaminsky | CHA | $3,500 | 22.26 | 6.36 |
| Mike Muscala | PHI | $3,700 | 21.71 | 5.87 |
| Dwight Powell | DAL | $3,500 | 20.14 | 5.75 |
| Richaun Holmes | PHO | $3,500 | 18.67 | 5.33 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,600 | 52.68 | 4.97 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $8,900 | 41.68 | 4.68 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $8,400 | 38.81 | 4.62 |
| DeAndre Jordan | DAL | $6,700 | 37.06 | 5.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guillermo Hernangómez | CHA | $3,000 | 20.20 | 6.73 |
| DeAndre Jordan | DAL | $6,700 | 37.06 | 5.53 |
| JaVale McGee | LAL | $4,900 | 26.75 | 5.46 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $7,000 | 36.63 | 5.23 |
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.