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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 | Alec Burks |
| SG | Torrey Craig |
| SF | DeMarre Carroll |
| PF | John Collins |
| C | Nikola Jokic |
| G | Jamal Murray |
| F | LeBron James |
| Util | David Nwaba |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 300.29 |
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 | $9,800 | 49.07 | 5.01 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $9,100 | 42.33 | 4.65 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $6,600 | 36.08 | 5.47 |
| D’Angelo Russell | BKN | $8,100 | 34.82 | 4.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alec Burks | CLE | $4,200 | 24.26 | 5.78 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $6,600 | 36.08 | 5.47 |
| Matthew Dellavedova | CLE | $4,100 | 22.01 | 5.37 |
| Collin Sexton | CLE | $4,800 | 24.63 | 5.13 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $8,500 | 43.47 | 5.11 |
| Luka Doncic | DAL | $7,700 | 33.13 | 4.30 |
| Kent Bazemore | ATL | $6,300 | 30.63 | 4.86 |
| Bojan Bogdanovic | IND | $5,200 | 25.60 | 4.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torrey Craig | DEN | $3,600 | 19.87 | 5.52 |
| Lance Stephenson | LAL | $3,800 | 20.57 | 5.41 |
| Kevin Huerter | ATL | $4,300 | 23.20 | 5.39 |
| Wesley Matthews | DAL | $4,500 | 23.15 | 5.14 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $10,600 | 56.71 | 5.35 |
| Kyle Kuzma | LAL | $7,500 | 30.77 | 4.10 |
| Thaddeus Young | IND | $6,200 | 28.10 | 4.53 |
| Harrison Barnes | DAL | $5,400 | 27.44 | 5.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarre Carroll | BKN | $3,800 | 23.34 | 6.14 |
| Rodions Kurucs | BKN | $4,000 | 23.13 | 5.78 |
| Juancho Hernangómez | DEN | $4,700 | 25.40 | 5.40 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $10,600 | 56.71 | 5.35 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Collins | ATL | $7,900 | 39.31 | 4.98 |
| Domantas Sabonis | IND | $6,900 | 30.97 | 4.49 |
| Dewayne Dedmon | ATL | $5,600 | 29.36 | 5.24 |
| Larry Nance Jr. | CLE | $6,000 | 29.24 | 4.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Markieff Morris | WAS | $5,100 | 27.07 | 5.31 |
| Dewayne Dedmon | ATL | $5,600 | 29.36 | 5.24 |
| Mason Plumlee | DEN | $5,400 | 27.75 | 5.14 |
| Ed Davis | BKN | $3,600 | 18.05 | 5.01 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $9,700 | 50.36 | 5.19 |
| DeAndre Jordan | DAL | $6,800 | 35.28 | 5.19 |
| Myles Turner | IND | $7,000 | 29.13 | 4.16 |
| Jarrett Allen | BKN | $5,500 | 27.44 | 4.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyson Chandler | LAL | $3,700 | 19.49 | 5.27 |
| DeAndre Jordan | DAL | $6,800 | 35.28 | 5.19 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $9,700 | 50.36 | 5.19 |
| Jarrett Allen | BKN | $5,500 | 27.44 | 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.