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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 | Malcolm Brogdon |
| SG | Khris Middleton |
| SF | Pat Connaughton |
| PF | Ersan Ilyasova |
| C | Marc Gasol |
| G | Kyle Lowry |
| F | Giannis Antetokounmpo |
| Util | Sterling Brown |
| Salary | $46,400 |
| Expected Points | 233.04 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $8,000 | 33.78 | 4.22 |
| Malcolm Brogdon | MIL | $7,200 | 25.26 | 3.51 |
| Eric Bledsoe | MIL | $6,200 | 24.90 | 4.02 |
| George Hill | MIL | $4,000 | 20.68 | 5.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Hill | MIL | $4,000 | 20.68 | 5.17 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $8,000 | 33.78 | 4.22 |
| Fred VanVleet | TOR | $4,800 | 19.84 | 4.13 |
| Eric Bledsoe | MIL | $6,200 | 24.90 | 4.02 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $8,600 | 34.23 | 3.98 |
| Danny Green | TOR | $3,000 | 13.44 | 4.48 |
| Sterling Brown | MIL | $1,400 | 1.41 | 1.01 |
| Tony Snell | MIL | $1,000 | 1.38 | 1.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Green | TOR | $3,000 | 13.44 | 4.48 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $8,600 | 34.23 | 3.98 |
| Tony Snell | MIL | $1,000 | 1.38 | 1.38 |
| Sterling Brown | MIL | $1,400 | 1.41 | 1.01 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawhi Leonard | TOR | $11,800 | 55.04 | 4.66 |
| Norman Powell | TOR | $3,800 | 19.43 | 5.11 |
| Pat Connaughton | MIL | $1,800 | 10.15 | 5.64 |
| Bonzie Colson | MIL | $1,000 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pat Connaughton | MIL | $1,800 | 10.15 | 5.64 |
| Norman Powell | TOR | $3,800 | 19.43 | 5.11 |
| Kawhi Leonard | TOR | $11,800 | 55.04 | 4.66 |
| Bonzie Colson | MIL | $1,000 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,600 | 60.10 | 5.18 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $9,200 | 32.60 | 3.54 |
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $4,400 | 19.01 | 4.32 |
| Nikola Mirotic | MIL | $3,400 | 11.98 | 3.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ersan Ilyasova | MIL | $2,200 | 11.94 | 5.43 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,600 | 60.10 | 5.18 |
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $4,400 | 19.01 | 4.32 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $9,200 | 32.60 | 3.54 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marc Gasol | TOR | $5,600 | 28.79 | 5.14 |
| Brook Lopez | MIL | $5,200 | 24.99 | 4.80 |
| Pau Gasol | MIL | $1,000 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marc Gasol | TOR | $5,600 | 28.79 | 5.14 |
| Brook Lopez | MIL | $5,200 | 24.99 | 4.80 |
| Pau Gasol | MIL | $1,000 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
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.