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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 | Kyle Lowry |
| SG | DeMar DeRozan |
| SF | Darius Miller |
| PF | Jon Leuer |
| C | Andre Drummond |
| G | Tim Hardaway Jr. |
| F | Giannis Antetokounmpo |
| Util | Luke Kennard |
| Salary | $49,800 |
| Expected Points | 284.31 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $10,400 | 43.09 | 4.14 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $8,500 | 41.33 | 4.86 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $7,600 | 39.78 | 5.23 |
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $7,400 | 34.71 | 4.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derrick White | SAS | $3,700 | 19.69 | 5.32 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $7,600 | 39.78 | 5.23 |
| Ricky Rubio | UTA | $6,300 | 31.79 | 5.05 |
| Emmanuel Mudiay | NYK | $6,100 | 30.50 | 5.00 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | SAS | $8,700 | 41.57 | 4.78 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | NYK | $6,700 | 34.04 | 5.08 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $6,600 | 32.33 | 4.90 |
| Jeremy Lamb | CHA | $6,200 | 32.17 | 5.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Kennard | DET | $1,600 | 9.61 | 6.01 |
| Damyean Dotson | NYK | $4,300 | 24.20 | 5.63 |
| Danny Green | TOR | $4,000 | 21.98 | 5.50 |
| Jeremy Lamb | CHA | $6,200 | 32.17 | 5.19 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,200 | 54.05 | 4.83 |
| Kawhi Leonard | TOR | $9,500 | 46.22 | 4.87 |
| Rudy Gay | SAS | $5,600 | 28.36 | 5.06 |
| Marvin Williams | CHA | $4,900 | 23.10 | 4.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darius Miller | NOP | $1,800 | 12.90 | 7.16 |
| Mario Hezonja | NYK | $3,200 | 17.80 | 5.56 |
| Rudy Gay | SAS | $5,600 | 28.36 | 5.06 |
| Solomon Hill | NOP | $3,000 | 14.82 | 4.94 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $13,400 | 58.97 | 4.40 |
| Blake Griffin | DET | $12,000 | 50.04 | 4.17 |
| Julius Randle | NOP | $9,000 | 43.78 | 4.86 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $7,300 | 38.38 | 5.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jon Leuer | DET | $1,000 | 6.67 | 6.67 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $6,000 | 32.05 | 5.34 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $7,300 | 38.38 | 5.26 |
| Noah Vonleh | NYK | $5,700 | 29.80 | 5.23 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Drummond | DET | $11,200 | 47.65 | 4.25 |
| Enes Kanter | NYK | $7,500 | 37.40 | 4.99 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $8,200 | 34.91 | 4.26 |
| Brook Lopez | MIL | $4,600 | 26.65 | 5.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Zeller | CHA | $4,000 | 23.83 | 5.96 |
| Brook Lopez | MIL | $4,600 | 26.65 | 5.79 |
| Jakob Poeltl | SAS | $3,900 | 20.04 | 5.14 |
| Enes Kanter | NYK | $7,500 | 37.40 | 4.99 |
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.