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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 | Jrue Holiday |
| SG | Brandon Ingram |
| SF | E’Twaun Moore |
| PF | DeMarcus Cousins |
| C | Anthony Davis |
| G | Dennis Schroder |
| F | Dante Cunningham |
| Util | Malcolm Delaney |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 321.2 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $11,500 | 57.31 | 4.98 |
| Dennis Schroder | ATL | $7,700 | 42.66 | 5.54 |
| D’Angelo Russell | BKN | $7,600 | 39.38 | 5.18 |
| Lonzo Ball | LAL | $6,900 | 33.48 | 4.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dennis Schroder | ATL | $7,700 | 42.66 | 5.54 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $5,900 | 32.67 | 5.54 |
| D’Angelo Russell | BKN | $7,600 | 39.38 | 5.18 |
| Caris LeVert | BKN | $4,700 | 23.98 | 5.10 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Butler | MIN | $7,400 | 38.04 | 5.14 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $5,900 | 32.67 | 5.54 |
| Brandon Ingram | LAL | $5,200 | 29.43 | 5.66 |
| Taurean Prince | ATL | $5,300 | 27.67 | 5.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Ingram | LAL | $5,200 | 29.43 | 5.66 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $5,900 | 32.67 | 5.54 |
| Taurean Prince | ATL | $5,300 | 27.67 | 5.22 |
| Kent Bazemore | ATL | $4,800 | 24.88 | 5.18 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul George | OKC | $8,000 | 41.09 | 5.14 |
| Carmelo Anthony | OKC | $7,100 | 35.18 | 4.95 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $6,400 | 32.57 | 5.09 |
| Brandon Ingram | LAL | $5,200 | 29.43 | 5.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Ingram | LAL | $5,200 | 29.43 | 5.66 |
| Dante Cunningham | NOP | $3,200 | 17.45 | 5.45 |
| Rondae Hollis-Jefferson | BKN | $5,100 | 27.70 | 5.43 |
| Larry Nance Jr. | LAL | $4,900 | 26.28 | 5.36 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | NOP | $10,400 | 61.52 | 5.92 |
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $10,600 | 58.64 | 5.53 |
| Carmelo Anthony | OKC | $7,100 | 35.18 | 4.95 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $6,400 | 32.57 | 5.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | NOP | $10,400 | 61.52 | 5.92 |
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $10,600 | 58.64 | 5.53 |
| Dante Cunningham | NOP | $3,200 | 17.45 | 5.45 |
| Rondae Hollis-Jefferson | BKN | $5,100 | 27.70 | 5.43 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | NOP | $10,400 | 61.52 | 5.92 |
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $10,600 | 58.64 | 5.53 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $8,900 | 42.83 | 4.81 |
| Brook Lopez | LAL | $6,200 | 33.89 | 5.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | NOP | $10,400 | 61.52 | 5.92 |
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $10,600 | 58.64 | 5.53 |
| Brook Lopez | LAL | $6,200 | 33.89 | 5.47 |
| Dewayne Dedmon | ATL | $4,900 | 25.20 | 5.14 |
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.