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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 | Jamal Murray |
| SG | Khris Middleton |
| SF | Giannis Antetokounmpo |
| PF | Nikola Mirotic |
| C | Enes Kanter |
| G | Kyrie Irving |
| F | Jayson Tatum |
| Util | Isaiah Thomas |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 302.42 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,300 | 48.74 | 5.24 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $8,500 | 47.12 | 5.54 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $6,400 | 35.40 | 5.53 |
| CJ McCollum | POR | $6,600 | 35.31 | 5.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $8,500 | 47.12 | 5.54 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $6,400 | 35.40 | 5.53 |
| CJ McCollum | POR | $6,600 | 35.31 | 5.35 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,300 | 48.74 | 5.24 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $6,800 | 37.05 | 5.45 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $5,200 | 26.93 | 5.18 |
| Gary Harris | DEN | $4,900 | 24.05 | 4.91 |
| Pat Connaughton | MIL | $3,700 | 19.66 | 5.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $6,800 | 37.05 | 5.45 |
| Pat Connaughton | MIL | $3,700 | 19.66 | 5.31 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $5,200 | 26.93 | 5.18 |
| Gary Harris | DEN | $4,900 | 24.05 | 4.91 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,200 | 57.09 | 5.60 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $5,400 | 30.36 | 5.62 |
| Marcus Morris | BOS | $4,600 | 25.87 | 5.62 |
| Al-Farouq Aminu | POR | $4,400 | 24.56 | 5.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $5,400 | 30.36 | 5.62 |
| Marcus Morris | BOS | $4,600 | 25.87 | 5.62 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,200 | 57.09 | 5.60 |
| Al-Farouq Aminu | POR | $4,400 | 24.56 | 5.58 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Horford | BOS | $7,000 | 37.59 | 5.37 |
| Paul Millsap | DEN | $5,600 | 27.37 | 4.89 |
| Nikola Mirotic | MIL | $3,900 | 24.10 | 6.18 |
| Mason Plumlee | DEN | $3,600 | 16.29 | 4.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Mirotic | MIL | $3,900 | 24.10 | 6.18 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $7,000 | 37.59 | 5.37 |
| Ersan Ilyasova | MIL | $3,100 | 15.18 | 4.90 |
| Paul Millsap | DEN | $5,600 | 27.37 | 4.89 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $10,300 | 57.07 | 5.54 |
| Enes Kanter | POR | $6,300 | 35.65 | 5.66 |
| Brook Lopez | MIL | $4,700 | 24.97 | 5.31 |
| Aron Baynes | BOS | $2,900 | 10.29 | 3.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enes Kanter | POR | $6,300 | 35.65 | 5.66 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $10,300 | 57.07 | 5.54 |
| Brook Lopez | MIL | $4,700 | 24.97 | 5.31 |
| Aron Baynes | BOS | $2,900 | 10.29 | 3.55 |
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.