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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 | Josh Hart |
| SF | LeBron James |
| PF | LaMarcus Aldridge |
| C | JaVale McGee |
| G | Rajon Rondo |
| F | Jayson Tatum |
| Util | Kyle Korver |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 300.64 |
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 | $8,900 | 49.20 | 5.53 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $8,300 | 43.81 | 5.28 |
| Luka Doncic | DAL | $9,100 | 42.96 | 4.72 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $8,100 | 42.22 | 5.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rajon Rondo | LAL | $6,000 | 38.64 | 6.44 |
| Terry Rozier | BOS | $5,100 | 32.14 | 6.30 |
| Elfrid Payton | NOP | $5,400 | 30.58 | 5.66 |
| Jeff Teague | MIN | $5,300 | 29.73 | 5.61 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $9,800 | 48.12 | 4.91 |
| DeMar DeRozan | SAS | $8,200 | 42.01 | 5.12 |
| Buddy Hield | SAC | $7,200 | 37.92 | 5.27 |
| Jimmy Butler | PHI | $7,300 | 37.22 | 5.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Hart | LAL | $3,300 | 23.04 | 6.98 |
| Jeremy Lamb | CHA | $5,200 | 33.20 | 6.38 |
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $5,300 | 30.47 | 5.75 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $4,500 | 25.74 | 5.72 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $11,300 | 61.80 | 5.47 |
| Tobias Harris | PHI | $7,700 | 38.61 | 5.01 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $5,800 | 33.95 | 5.85 |
| Otto Porter Jr. | CHI | $6,300 | 32.47 | 5.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gordon Hayward | BOS | $3,900 | 26.27 | 6.74 |
| Kenrich Williams | NOP | $4,000 | 24.09 | 6.02 |
| Marcus Morris | BOS | $4,300 | 25.86 | 6.01 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $5,800 | 33.95 | 5.85 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Griffin | DET | $8,600 | 44.41 | 5.16 |
| Lauri Markkanen | CHI | $8,000 | 43.49 | 5.44 |
| Julius Randle | NOP | $8,400 | 43.46 | 5.17 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $7,600 | 42.59 | 5.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frank Kaminsky | CHA | $3,200 | 19.61 | 6.13 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $7,600 | 42.59 | 5.60 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $6,400 | 35.38 | 5.53 |
| Lauri Markkanen | CHI | $8,000 | 43.49 | 5.44 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,800 | 53.21 | 4.93 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $10,600 | 50.45 | 4.76 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $9,000 | 46.18 | 5.13 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $8,100 | 41.79 | 5.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JaVale McGee | LAL | $3,700 | 25.71 | 6.95 |
| Alex Len | ATL | $4,500 | 29.17 | 6.48 |
| Dwight Powell | DAL | $5,900 | 32.95 | 5.59 |
| Deandre Ayton | PHO | $7,400 | 39.05 | 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.