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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 | Ben Simmons |
| SG | Bradley Beal |
| SF | Al-Farouq Aminu |
| PF | Luke Kornet |
| C | Karl-Anthony Towns |
| G | Eric Bledsoe |
| F | Ersan Ilyasova |
| Util | Mike Muscala |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 299.43 |
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 | $12,500 | 63.51 | 5.08 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $8,900 | 46.41 | 5.21 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,900 | 45.78 | 4.62 |
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $7,900 | 40.85 | 5.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Bledsoe | MIL | $6,100 | 35.56 | 5.83 |
| T.J. McConnell | PHI | $3,700 | 21.02 | 5.68 |
| Zach LaVine | CHI | $6,400 | 35.10 | 5.48 |
| Austin Rivers | HOU | $5,000 | 27.19 | 5.44 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $8,600 | 43.81 | 5.09 |
| Luka Doncic | DAL | $8,400 | 40.23 | 4.79 |
| Jimmy Butler | PHI | $7,600 | 38.86 | 5.11 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $6,900 | 35.98 | 5.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Ingles | UTA | $5,700 | 31.71 | 5.56 |
| Kyle Korver | UTA | $3,500 | 18.97 | 5.42 |
| Gerald Green | HOU | $4,200 | 22.64 | 5.39 |
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $4,800 | 25.75 | 5.37 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawhi Leonard | TOR | $9,700 | 47.70 | 4.92 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,800 | 45.16 | 4.61 |
| Kyle Kuzma | LAL | $7,200 | 34.26 | 4.76 |
| Otto Porter Jr. | WAS | $5,800 | 29.37 | 5.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royce O’Neale | UTA | $3,300 | 19.67 | 5.96 |
| Jae Crowder | UTA | $4,400 | 24.57 | 5.58 |
| Rodions Kurucs | BKN | $4,100 | 21.68 | 5.29 |
| Cedi Osman | CLE | $4,300 | 22.72 | 5.28 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Domantas Sabonis | IND | $7,500 | 40.62 | 5.42 |
| John Collins | ATL | $7,800 | 37.51 | 4.81 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,000 | 34.08 | 4.87 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $6,700 | 32.81 | 4.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Kornet | NYK | $4,400 | 27.01 | 6.14 |
| Ersan Ilyasova | MIL | $3,400 | 20.57 | 6.05 |
| Mike Muscala | PHI | $3,200 | 18.95 | 5.92 |
| Bobby Portis | CHI | $4,600 | 26.37 | 5.73 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,200 | 50.13 | 4.91 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $8,100 | 39.75 | 4.91 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $7,600 | 39.73 | 5.23 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $8,000 | 39.48 | 4.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tristan Thompson | CLE | $5,800 | 33.85 | 5.84 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $7,600 | 39.73 | 5.23 |
| Brook Lopez | MIL | $4,900 | 25.60 | 5.22 |
| Ed Davis | BKN | $4,000 | 20.65 | 5.16 |
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.