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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 | Luke Kennard |
| SF | Josh Jackson |
| PF | Larry Nance Jr. |
| C | Joel Embiid |
| G | Dion Waiters |
| F | Blake Griffin |
| Util | Isaiah Canaan |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 331.17 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $8,400 | 47.15 | 5.61 |
| Luka Doncic | DAL | $9,500 | 46.00 | 4.84 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $9,200 | 45.23 | 4.92 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,000 | 44.39 | 4.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaiah Canaan | MIN | $3,000 | 17.98 | 5.99 |
| Collin Sexton | CLE | $4,500 | 26.54 | 5.90 |
| Reggie Jackson | DET | $5,600 | 32.37 | 5.78 |
| Dwyane Wade | MIA | $5,000 | 28.60 | 5.72 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $8,800 | 44.66 | 5.08 |
| Jimmy Butler | PHI | $7,300 | 38.88 | 5.33 |
| Buddy Hield | SAC | $6,600 | 35.35 | 5.36 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $6,000 | 34.02 | 5.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Kennard | DET | $3,500 | 22.37 | 6.39 |
| Dion Waiters | MIA | $3,900 | 24.51 | 6.29 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | DAL | $4,900 | 28.04 | 5.72 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $6,000 | 34.02 | 5.67 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,400 | 55.94 | 4.91 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,100 | 44.38 | 4.88 |
| Josh Jackson | PHO | $5,900 | 33.63 | 5.70 |
| Trevor Ariza | WAS | $5,700 | 26.95 | 4.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorian Finney-Smith | DAL | $3,900 | 22.86 | 5.86 |
| Josh Jackson | PHO | $5,900 | 33.63 | 5.70 |
| Jeff Green | WAS | $5,300 | 26.37 | 4.98 |
| Kevin Knox | NYK | $5,100 | 25.21 | 4.94 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,200 | 55.76 | 4.98 |
| Blake Griffin | DET | $8,900 | 49.43 | 5.55 |
| Lauri Markkanen | CHI | $7,000 | 38.52 | 5.50 |
| Julius Randle | NOP | $8,000 | 38.29 | 4.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maxi Kleber | DAL | $4,200 | 23.80 | 5.67 |
| Blake Griffin | DET | $8,900 | 49.43 | 5.55 |
| Dwight Powell | DAL | $4,400 | 24.24 | 5.51 |
| Lauri Markkanen | CHI | $7,000 | 38.52 | 5.50 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,600 | 61.55 | 5.81 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,000 | 54.54 | 5.45 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $10,400 | 52.51 | 5.05 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $8,600 | 46.20 | 5.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deandre Ayton | PHO | $6,500 | 37.85 | 5.82 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,600 | 61.55 | 5.81 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,000 | 54.54 | 5.45 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $6,800 | 36.59 | 5.38 |
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.