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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 | Delon Wright |
| SG | Klay Thompson |
| SF | Kevin Durant |
| PF | Al Horford |
| C | JaVale McGee |
| G | Trae Young |
| F | LeBron James |
| Util | C.J. Miles |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 290.98 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $8,500 | 44.73 | 5.26 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,000 | 44.50 | 4.94 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $7,800 | 41.36 | 5.30 |
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $8,300 | 39.01 | 4.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delon Wright | MEM | $3,500 | 27.31 | 7.80 |
| Brandon Ingram | LAL | $5,500 | 30.27 | 5.50 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $6,700 | 36.68 | 5.47 |
| Ricky Rubio | UTA | $5,800 | 31.01 | 5.35 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | SAS | $7,300 | 38.10 | 5.22 |
| Jimmy Butler | PHI | $6,800 | 34.58 | 5.09 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $6,100 | 32.96 | 5.40 |
| JJ Redick | PHI | $5,300 | 27.37 | 5.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reggie Bullock | LAL | $3,400 | 20.44 | 6.01 |
| Justin Holiday | MEM | $4,800 | 26.46 | 5.51 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $6,100 | 32.96 | 5.40 |
| Joe Ingles | UTA | $5,000 | 26.75 | 5.35 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $10,500 | 52.75 | 5.02 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,100 | 46.35 | 5.09 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $6,400 | 34.94 | 5.46 |
| Tobias Harris | PHI | $6,600 | 32.69 | 4.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenrich Williams | NOP | $4,900 | 29.20 | 5.96 |
| Taurean Prince | ATL | $4,500 | 25.95 | 5.77 |
| Marcus Morris | BOS | $5,000 | 27.76 | 5.55 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $6,400 | 34.94 | 5.46 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $10,300 | 49.62 | 4.82 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $7,700 | 37.33 | 4.85 |
| Julius Randle | NOP | $7,400 | 36.53 | 4.94 |
| John Collins | ATL | $7,600 | 35.89 | 4.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivan Rabb | MEM | $5,600 | 31.13 | 5.56 |
| Dewayne Dedmon | ATL | $4,600 | 25.46 | 5.53 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $6,300 | 33.39 | 5.30 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $6,000 | 30.78 | 5.13 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,200 | 53.86 | 5.28 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $9,500 | 46.73 | 4.92 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $8,200 | 40.81 | 4.98 |
| DeMarcus Cousins | GS | $6,200 | 35.75 | 5.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JaVale McGee | LAL | $4,800 | 30.77 | 6.41 |
| DeMarcus Cousins | GS | $6,200 | 35.75 | 5.77 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | MEM | $4,200 | 22.30 | 5.31 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,200 | 53.86 | 5.28 |
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.