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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 | Marcus Smart |
| SG | Jaylen Brown |
| SF | Buddy Hield |
| PF | James Johnson |
| C | DeMarcus Cousins |
| G | James Harden |
| F | Ben Simmons |
| Util | Jameer Nelson |
| Salary | $49,500 |
| Expected Points | 317.51 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,300 | 50.99 | 4.95 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $10,400 | 50.59 | 4.86 |
| John Wall | WAS | $9,800 | 48.53 | 4.95 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $8,500 | 43.27 | 5.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Smart | BOS | $5,000 | 30.89 | 6.18 |
| Dejounte Murray | SAS | $4,100 | 22.19 | 5.41 |
| Garrett Temple | SAC | $3,800 | 20.46 | 5.38 |
| Jeff Teague | MIN | $5,800 | 31.14 | 5.37 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $10,200 | 55.85 | 5.48 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIN | $8,100 | 41.40 | 5.11 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $7,000 | 36.10 | 5.16 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $7,000 | 35.88 | 5.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $3,900 | 27.51 | 7.05 |
| Marcus Smart | BOS | $5,000 | 30.89 | 6.18 |
| Robert Covington | PHI | $5,000 | 29.01 | 5.80 |
| Buddy Hield | SAC | $5,100 | 29.43 | 5.77 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,300 | 50.99 | 4.95 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $7,100 | 35.98 | 5.07 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $6,900 | 34.02 | 4.93 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $6,400 | 33.55 | 5.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $3,900 | 27.51 | 7.05 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $4,100 | 24.18 | 5.90 |
| Trevor Ariza | HOU | $4,900 | 28.68 | 5.85 |
| Robert Covington | PHI | $5,000 | 29.01 | 5.80 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | NOP | $10,000 | 53.46 | 5.35 |
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $10,500 | 49.48 | 4.71 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $9,100 | 41.64 | 4.58 |
| Paul Millsap | DEN | $7,200 | 34.80 | 4.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Johnson | MIA | $5,200 | 30.93 | 5.95 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $4,100 | 24.18 | 5.90 |
| Trevor Ariza | HOU | $4,900 | 28.68 | 5.85 |
| Jason Smith | WAS | $4,000 | 23.05 | 5.76 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | NOP | $10,000 | 53.46 | 5.35 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,400 | 50.26 | 5.35 |
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $10,500 | 49.48 | 4.71 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $8,400 | 44.48 | 5.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Smith | WAS | $4,000 | 23.05 | 5.76 |
| Marquese Chriss | PHO | $5,100 | 28.94 | 5.67 |
| Marcin Gortat | WAS | $5,200 | 27.92 | 5.37 |
| DeMarcus Cousins | NOP | $10,000 | 53.46 | 5.35 |
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.