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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 | Patrick Beverley |
| SG | Jrue Holiday |
| SF | Justin Holiday |
| PF | DeMarcus Cousins |
| C | Marc Gasol |
| G | J.J. Barea |
| F | Khris Middleton |
| Util | Daniel Theis |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 299.87 |
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 | $12,000 | 61.86 | 5.15 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $8,500 | 41.42 | 4.87 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $8,700 | 39.39 | 4.53 |
| Mike Conley | MEM | $7,100 | 36.06 | 5.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Beverley | LAC | $5,200 | 28.77 | 5.53 |
| J.J. Barea | DAL | $4,300 | 23.76 | 5.53 |
| Jerian Grant | CHI | $5,500 | 29.00 | 5.27 |
| Malcolm Delaney | ATL | $4,400 | 22.98 | 5.22 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C.J. McCollum | POR | $7,300 | 34.57 | 4.73 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $6,300 | 34.09 | 5.41 |
| Justin Holiday | CHI | $6,000 | 32.24 | 5.37 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $6,200 | 32.13 | 5.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Beverley | LAC | $5,200 | 28.77 | 5.53 |
| J.J. Barea | DAL | $4,300 | 23.76 | 5.53 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $6,300 | 34.09 | 5.41 |
| Justin Holiday | CHI | $6,000 | 32.24 | 5.37 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,000 | 61.86 | 5.15 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $6,300 | 34.09 | 5.41 |
| Justin Holiday | CHI | $6,000 | 32.24 | 5.37 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $6,500 | 29.07 | 4.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Barnes | DAL | $5,100 | 27.95 | 5.48 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $6,300 | 34.09 | 5.41 |
| Justin Holiday | CHI | $6,000 | 32.24 | 5.37 |
| Kent Bazemore | ATL | $5,200 | 27.39 | 5.27 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | NOP | $11,500 | 62.94 | 5.47 |
| Blake Griffin | LAC | $9,500 | 48.78 | 5.13 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $6,800 | 33.29 | 4.90 |
| Lauri Markkanen | CHI | $5,900 | 30.88 | 5.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Barnes | DAL | $5,100 | 27.95 | 5.48 |
| DeMarcus Cousins | NOP | $11,500 | 62.94 | 5.47 |
| Lauri Markkanen | CHI | $5,900 | 30.88 | 5.23 |
| Blake Griffin | LAC | $9,500 | 48.78 | 5.13 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | NOP | $11,500 | 62.94 | 5.47 |
| Blake Griffin | LAC | $9,500 | 48.78 | 5.13 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $7,500 | 42.97 | 5.73 |
| DeAndre Jordan | LAC | $7,800 | 38.77 | 4.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $7,500 | 42.97 | 5.73 |
| DeMarcus Cousins | NOP | $11,500 | 62.94 | 5.47 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $6,200 | 32.32 | 5.21 |
| Mike Muscala | ATL | $3,300 | 16.95 | 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.