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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 | Mario Chalmers |
| SG | Tyreke Evans |
| SF | LeBron James |
| PF | T.J. Warren |
| C | Anthony Davis |
| G | Dennis Schroder |
| F | Bojan Bogdanovic |
| Util | Cory Joseph |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 326.28 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,000 | 59.80 | 5.44 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,000 | 59.52 | 4.96 |
| John Wall | WAS | $9,500 | 52.85 | 5.56 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $8,800 | 45.72 | 5.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mario Chalmers | MEM | $3,600 | 26.03 | 7.23 |
| Jarrett Jack | NYK | $4,700 | 26.70 | 5.68 |
| Dennis Schroder | ATL | $7,000 | 39.62 | 5.66 |
| John Wall | WAS | $9,500 | 52.85 | 5.56 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,000 | 59.80 | 5.44 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $7,900 | 39.11 | 4.95 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $7,200 | 38.42 | 5.34 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $7,800 | 37.91 | 4.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyreke Evans | MEM | $5,300 | 31.01 | 5.85 |
| Bojan Bogdanovic | IND | $4,000 | 23.01 | 5.75 |
| Dillon Brooks | MEM | $3,900 | 21.44 | 5.50 |
| Marco Belinelli | ATL | $4,200 | 22.92 | 5.46 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,000 | 59.52 | 4.96 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $10,400 | 56.49 | 5.43 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $8,800 | 45.72 | 5.19 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $7,900 | 39.11 | 4.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyreke Evans | MEM | $5,300 | 31.01 | 5.85 |
| Bojan Bogdanovic | IND | $4,000 | 23.01 | 5.75 |
| T.J. Warren | PHO | $5,100 | 29.30 | 5.75 |
| Dillon Brooks | MEM | $3,900 | 21.44 | 5.50 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,200 | 60.41 | 5.39 |
| DeMarcus Cousins | NOP | $11,400 | 60.11 | 5.27 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $10,400 | 56.49 | 5.43 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | NYK | $8,900 | 42.46 | 4.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T.J. Warren | PHO | $5,100 | 29.30 | 5.75 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $10,400 | 56.49 | 5.43 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $6,900 | 37.37 | 5.42 |
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,200 | 60.41 | 5.39 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,200 | 60.41 | 5.39 |
| DeMarcus Cousins | NOP | $11,400 | 60.11 | 5.27 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,000 | 47.21 | 5.25 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | NYK | $8,900 | 42.46 | 4.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Muscala | ATL | $3,700 | 20.89 | 5.65 |
| Tyson Chandler | PHO | $4,100 | 23.05 | 5.62 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $6,800 | 36.89 | 5.42 |
| Dewayne Dedmon | ATL | $4,500 | 24.38 | 5.42 |
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.