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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 | Devin Harris |
| SG | Kent Bazemore |
| SF | LeBron James |
| PF | Lauri Markkanen |
| C | Nikola Jokic |
| G | Alec Burks |
| F | John Collins |
| Util | Jeff Teague |
| Salary | $49,100 |
| Expected Points | 298.64 |
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 | $13,000 | 54.99 | 4.23 |
| John Wall | WAS | $9,300 | 45.56 | 4.90 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,400 | 43.75 | 4.65 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $9,000 | 40.98 | 4.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Harris | DAL | $1,400 | 14.63 | 10.45 |
| Alec Burks | CLE | $3,900 | 30.79 | 7.90 |
| Jordan Clarkson | CLE | $5,100 | 31.18 | 6.11 |
| Kyle Anderson | MEM | $4,500 | 26.72 | 5.94 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $8,800 | 40.18 | 4.57 |
| Luka Doncic | DAL | $9,200 | 32.95 | 3.58 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | NYK | $6,900 | 32.77 | 4.75 |
| Kent Bazemore | ATL | $4,800 | 30.78 | 6.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kent Bazemore | ATL | $4,800 | 30.78 | 6.41 |
| DeAndre’ Bembry | ATL | $3,800 | 23.85 | 6.28 |
| Kevin Huerter | ATL | $3,700 | 21.72 | 5.87 |
| Garrett Temple | MEM | $3,700 | 21.03 | 5.68 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $10,600 | 54.26 | 5.12 |
| Tobias Harris | LAC | $7,400 | 37.76 | 5.10 |
| Danilo Gallinari | LAC | $6,900 | 33.81 | 4.90 |
| Otto Porter Jr. | WAS | $6,400 | 32.26 | 5.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Lyles | DEN | $3,500 | 27.58 | 7.88 |
| Gary Clark | HOU | $1,000 | 6.85 | 6.85 |
| Justise Winslow | MIA | $4,300 | 27.03 | 6.29 |
| Juancho Hernangómez | DEN | $4,300 | 26.19 | 6.09 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Collins | ATL | $6,800 | 36.00 | 5.29 |
| Domantas Sabonis | IND | $7,500 | 33.74 | 4.50 |
| Lauri Markkanen | CHI | $6,200 | 32.30 | 5.21 |
| Montrezl Harrell | LAC | $6,500 | 32.14 | 4.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $5,400 | 31.85 | 5.90 |
| Mason Plumlee | DEN | $4,100 | 23.94 | 5.84 |
| Dewayne Dedmon | ATL | $4,200 | 23.68 | 5.64 |
| Daniel Theis | BOS | $3,000 | 16.75 | 5.58 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $9,200 | 49.94 | 5.43 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,700 | 44.21 | 4.56 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $10,000 | 42.35 | 4.24 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $8,600 | 40.45 | 4.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JaVale McGee | LAL | $4,500 | 25.37 | 5.64 |
| Willie Cauley-Stein | SAC | $5,900 | 32.32 | 5.48 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $9,200 | 49.94 | 5.43 |
| Jarrett Allen | BKN | $5,800 | 29.52 | 5.09 |
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.