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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 | Delon Wright |
| SG | Jimmy Butler |
| SF | Rodions Kurucs |
| PF | Julius Randle |
| C | Joel Embiid |
| G | Wesley Matthews |
| F | Kawhi Leonard |
| Util | Devin Harris |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 316.48 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Wall | WAS | $9,200 | 47.49 | 5.16 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $8,800 | 46.32 | 5.26 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $8,400 | 42.75 | 5.09 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $8,400 | 39.67 | 4.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delon Wright | TOR | $3,200 | 23.44 | 7.33 |
| Tomas Satoransky | WAS | $3,800 | 23.58 | 6.21 |
| Tim Frazier | NOP | $4,700 | 27.01 | 5.75 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $6,300 | 35.48 | 5.63 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Butler | PHI | $7,400 | 41.98 | 5.67 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $8,200 | 41.30 | 5.04 |
| Luka Doncic | DAL | $7,300 | 35.56 | 4.87 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | NYK | $6,400 | 33.91 | 5.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wesley Matthews | DAL | $4,400 | 25.97 | 5.90 |
| C.J. Miles | TOR | $3,600 | 20.44 | 5.68 |
| Jimmy Butler | PHI | $7,400 | 41.98 | 5.67 |
| Joe Harris | BKN | $4,500 | 24.97 | 5.55 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $10,900 | 55.89 | 5.13 |
| Kawhi Leonard | TOR | $9,000 | 49.55 | 5.51 |
| Kyle Kuzma | LAL | $8,000 | 34.17 | 4.27 |
| Harrison Barnes | DAL | $5,600 | 30.65 | 5.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rodions Kurucs | BKN | $3,500 | 23.72 | 6.78 |
| DeMarre Carroll | BKN | $3,700 | 23.71 | 6.41 |
| Wilson Chandler | PHI | $3,800 | 21.57 | 5.68 |
| Kawhi Leonard | TOR | $9,000 | 49.55 | 5.51 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,600 | 59.40 | 5.12 |
| Julius Randle | NOP | $8,100 | 44.44 | 5.49 |
| John Collins | ATL | $7,600 | 37.61 | 4.95 |
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $6,500 | 35.79 | 5.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mason Plumlee | DEN | $4,800 | 28.40 | 5.92 |
| Mike Muscala | PHI | $3,600 | 20.45 | 5.68 |
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $6,500 | 35.79 | 5.51 |
| Julius Randle | NOP | $8,100 | 44.44 | 5.49 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $11,100 | 53.69 | 4.84 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $9,900 | 50.10 | 5.06 |
| DeAndre Jordan | DAL | $6,800 | 35.89 | 5.28 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $6,900 | 33.65 | 4.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Monroe | TOR | $3,500 | 19.52 | 5.58 |
| Tyson Chandler | LAL | $3,500 | 18.60 | 5.31 |
| DeAndre Jordan | DAL | $6,800 | 35.89 | 5.28 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $9,900 | 50.10 | 5.06 |
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.