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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 | Jalen Brunson |
| SG | DeMar DeRozan |
| SF | Giannis Antetokounmpo |
| PF | Dwight Powell |
| C | Joel Embiid |
| G | Khris Middleton |
| F | Harrison Barnes |
| Util | Rodions Kurucs |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 321.23 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Curry | GS | $8,900 | 45.54 | 5.12 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $8,600 | 42.28 | 4.92 |
| D’Angelo Russell | BKN | $8,400 | 41.96 | 5.00 |
| Lou Williams | LAC | $7,200 | 37.03 | 5.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Brunson | DAL | $3,400 | 26.00 | 7.65 |
| Reggie Jackson | DET | $4,700 | 28.11 | 5.98 |
| Patrick Beverley | LAC | $5,300 | 29.35 | 5.54 |
| Cory Joseph | IND | $4,000 | 21.61 | 5.40 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | SAS | $7,800 | 39.91 | 5.12 |
| Jimmy Butler | PHI | $7,400 | 36.27 | 4.90 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $6,200 | 33.09 | 5.34 |
| Brandon Ingram | LAL | $7,300 | 31.68 | 4.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terrence Ross | ORL | $4,900 | 26.27 | 5.36 |
| Avery Bradley | LAC | $3,700 | 19.77 | 5.34 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $6,200 | 33.09 | 5.34 |
| Andre Iguodala | GS | $3,900 | 20.68 | 5.30 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,600 | 55.47 | 5.23 |
| Kawhi Leonard | TOR | $9,400 | 47.16 | 5.02 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,100 | 46.58 | 5.12 |
| Tobias Harris | LAC | $8,500 | 38.72 | 4.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Barnes | DAL | $5,000 | 32.60 | 6.52 |
| Dorian Finney-Smith | DAL | $3,800 | 22.04 | 5.80 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $6,800 | 36.74 | 5.40 |
| DeMarre Carroll | BKN | $4,300 | 23.14 | 5.38 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Griffin | DET | $9,300 | 46.99 | 5.05 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,300 | 42.90 | 5.17 |
| DeMarcus Cousins | GS | $6,700 | 36.03 | 5.38 |
| Montrezl Harrell | LAC | $6,800 | 34.70 | 5.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwight Powell | DAL | $3,200 | 25.94 | 8.11 |
| Maxi Kleber | DAL | $3,700 | 24.39 | 6.59 |
| DeMarcus Cousins | GS | $6,700 | 36.03 | 5.38 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $6,200 | 33.16 | 5.35 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,100 | 54.11 | 5.36 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $9,500 | 46.67 | 4.91 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $8,100 | 44.44 | 5.49 |
| Myles Turner | IND | $6,500 | 31.00 | 4.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Drummond | DET | $8,100 | 44.44 | 5.49 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,100 | 54.11 | 5.36 |
| Jarrett Allen | BKN | $5,200 | 26.38 | 5.07 |
| Brook Lopez | MIL | $5,100 | 25.15 | 4.93 |
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.