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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 | Ty Lawson |
| SG | Garrett Temple |
| SF | Kyle Singler |
| PF | Dragan Bender |
| C | Alex Len |
| G | Ricky Rubio |
| F | Paul Millsap |
| Util | Brian Roberts |
| Salary | $36,700 |
| Expected Points | 221.9 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ricky Rubio | MIN | $7,900 | 37.85 | 4.79 |
| Tyler Ulis | PHO | $6,800 | 37.31 | 5.49 |
| Dennis Schroder | ATL | $7,600 | 35.44 | 4.66 |
| Jrue Holiday | NO | $7,800 | 33.78 | 4.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ty Lawson | SAC | $4,900 | 32.60 | 6.65 |
| Semaj Christon | OKC | $3,000 | 19.74 | 6.58 |
| Quinn Cook | NO | $3,000 | 19.07 | 6.36 |
| Tyler Ennis | LAL | $4,400 | 27.77 | 6.31 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jrue Holiday | NO | $7,800 | 33.78 | 4.33 |
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $7,000 | 32.02 | 4.57 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $5,500 | 30.85 | 5.61 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | ATL | $6,000 | 30.71 | 5.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garrett Temple | SAC | $3,800 | 23.56 | 6.20 |
| Ben McLemore | SAC | $3,800 | 21.50 | 5.66 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $5,500 | 30.85 | 5.61 |
| Kent Bazemore | ATL | $4,100 | 21.74 | 5.30 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $7,000 | 36.32 | 5.19 |
| T.J. Warren | PHO | $6,700 | 34.83 | 5.20 |
| Wilson Chandler | DEN | $5,600 | 32.85 | 5.87 |
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $7,000 | 32.02 | 4.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garrett Temple | SAC | $3,800 | 23.56 | 6.20 |
| Kyle Singler | OKC | $3,000 | 18.16 | 6.05 |
| Wilson Chandler | DEN | $5,600 | 32.85 | 5.87 |
| Derrick Jones Jr. | PHO | $3,500 | 19.35 | 5.53 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Millsap | ATL | $7,100 | 37.32 | 5.26 |
| Julius Randle | LAL | $6,700 | 33.03 | 4.93 |
| Wilson Chandler | DEN | $5,600 | 32.85 | 5.87 |
| Willie Cauley-Stein | SAC | $6,600 | 31.76 | 4.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dragan Bender | PHO | $3,000 | 19.65 | 6.55 |
| Dwight Powell | DAL | $3,700 | 22.92 | 6.19 |
| Juancho Hernangómez | DEN | $3,000 | 18.21 | 6.07 |
| Domantas Sabonis | OKC | $3,000 | 17.84 | 5.95 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,200 | 50.94 | 4.99 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $9,500 | 47.14 | 4.96 |
| Julius Randle | LAL | $6,700 | 33.03 | 4.93 |
| Willie Cauley-Stein | SAC | $6,600 | 31.76 | 4.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Len | PHO | $4,000 | 26.38 | 6.59 |
| Dragan Bender | PHO | $3,000 | 19.65 | 6.55 |
| Alexis Ajinca | NO | $4,100 | 26.82 | 6.54 |
| Enes Kanter | OKC | $4,500 | 28.98 | 6.44 |
Picks are based on historical performance and match-up. 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.