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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 | Fred VanVleet |
| SG | Landry Shamet |
| SF | Derrick Jones Jr. |
| PF | Julius Randle |
| C | Joel Embiid |
| G | Luka Doncic |
| F | Tobias Harris |
| Util | Darius Miller |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 314.77 |
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 | $11,100 | 58.11 | 5.23 |
| Luka Doncic | DAL | $8,400 | 46.39 | 5.52 |
| D’Angelo Russell | BKN | $8,700 | 42.97 | 4.94 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $8,300 | 42.36 | 5.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fred VanVleet | TOR | $4,800 | 31.35 | 6.53 |
| Ian Clark | NOP | $3,700 | 21.04 | 5.69 |
| Dwyane Wade | MIA | $5,800 | 32.04 | 5.52 |
| Luka Doncic | DAL | $8,400 | 46.39 | 5.52 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | SAS | $7,800 | 39.49 | 5.06 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $7,200 | 37.01 | 5.14 |
| Buddy Hield | SAC | $7,100 | 35.81 | 5.04 |
| Jimmy Butler | PHI | $7,300 | 35.61 | 4.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Landry Shamet | LAC | $3,700 | 21.72 | 5.87 |
| Dion Waiters | MIA | $4,700 | 27.18 | 5.78 |
| Bogdan Bogdanovic | SAC | $4,700 | 26.67 | 5.68 |
| Norman Powell | TOR | $3,600 | 20.21 | 5.61 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,200 | 58.06 | 5.18 |
| Danilo Gallinari | LAC | $7,400 | 37.20 | 5.03 |
| Tobias Harris | PHI | $7,000 | 36.02 | 5.15 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $6,500 | 32.59 | 5.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derrick Jones Jr. | MIA | $3,900 | 22.90 | 5.87 |
| Rudy Gay | SAS | $5,300 | 29.04 | 5.48 |
| DeMarre Carroll | BKN | $4,700 | 25.11 | 5.34 |
| P.J. Tucker | HOU | $3,800 | 20.20 | 5.32 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julius Randle | NOP | $8,200 | 43.47 | 5.30 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,100 | 41.74 | 5.15 |
| Blake Griffin | DET | $7,900 | 41.21 | 5.22 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $7,200 | 36.71 | 5.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Larry Nance Jr. | CLE | $5,400 | 28.72 | 5.32 |
| Julius Randle | NOP | $8,200 | 43.47 | 5.30 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $5,800 | 30.48 | 5.26 |
| Blake Griffin | DET | $7,900 | 41.21 | 5.22 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,400 | 56.46 | 5.43 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $9,700 | 47.27 | 4.87 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $8,500 | 47.16 | 5.55 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $8,600 | 44.55 | 5.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $8,500 | 47.16 | 5.55 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $7,100 | 38.57 | 5.43 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,400 | 56.46 | 5.43 |
| Jakob Poeltl | SAS | $4,000 | 21.18 | 5.30 |
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.