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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 | Damian Lillard |
| SG | Danny Green |
| SF | Moe Harkless |
| PF | Luke Kornet |
| C | Joel Embiid |
| G | Jimmy Butler |
| F | Blake Griffin |
| Util | Justin Jackson |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 300.48 |
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 | $8,700 | 47.94 | 5.51 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $8,800 | 43.06 | 4.89 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $8,200 | 38.18 | 4.66 |
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $7,100 | 34.29 | 4.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damian Lillard | POR | $8,700 | 47.94 | 5.51 |
| Reggie Jackson | DET | $4,800 | 26.08 | 5.43 |
| Emmanuel Mudiay | NYK | $5,600 | 30.38 | 5.42 |
| Fred VanVleet | TOR | $5,500 | 29.22 | 5.31 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Butler | PHI | $6,900 | 38.08 | 5.52 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $7,000 | 35.06 | 5.01 |
| Buddy Hield | SAC | $6,800 | 34.55 | 5.08 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | NYK | $6,400 | 32.31 | 5.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Butler | PHI | $6,900 | 38.08 | 5.52 |
| JJ Redick | PHI | $5,100 | 26.51 | 5.20 |
| Danny Green | TOR | $4,200 | 21.68 | 5.16 |
| Buddy Hield | SAC | $6,800 | 34.55 | 5.08 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,600 | 54.01 | 4.66 |
| Kawhi Leonard | TOR | $8,900 | 46.20 | 5.19 |
| Tobias Harris | LAC | $7,300 | 35.60 | 4.88 |
| Danilo Gallinari | LAC | $6,700 | 33.06 | 4.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moe Harkless | POR | $3,700 | 20.59 | 5.56 |
| Al-Farouq Aminu | POR | $4,900 | 26.34 | 5.37 |
| Wilson Chandler | PHI | $3,800 | 19.78 | 5.21 |
| Kawhi Leonard | TOR | $8,900 | 46.20 | 5.19 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Griffin | DET | $8,500 | 43.67 | 5.14 |
| Noah Vonleh | NYK | $6,300 | 32.44 | 5.15 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $6,100 | 30.11 | 4.94 |
| Montrezl Harrell | LAC | $6,800 | 30.11 | 4.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Kornet | NYK | $4,600 | 26.52 | 5.77 |
| Noah Vonleh | NYK | $6,300 | 32.44 | 5.15 |
| Blake Griffin | DET | $8,500 | 43.67 | 5.14 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $6,100 | 30.11 | 4.94 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,200 | 51.00 | 5.00 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $9,800 | 46.57 | 4.75 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $8,600 | 43.15 | 5.02 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $8,000 | 38.13 | 4.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Drummond | DET | $8,600 | 43.15 | 5.02 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,200 | 51.00 | 5.00 |
| Willie Cauley-Stein | SAC | $7,200 | 35.95 | 4.99 |
| Brook Lopez | MIL | $5,300 | 26.22 | 4.95 |
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.