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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 | Tyus Jones |
| SG | Josh Jackson |
| SF | Andrew Wiggins |
| PF | T.J. Warren |
| C | Karl-Anthony Towns |
| G | Jimmy Butler |
| F | Tyreke Evans |
| Util | Allen Crabbe |
| Salary | $49,200 |
| Expected Points | 277.21 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Dinwiddie | BKN | $7,000 | 35.76 | 5.11 |
| Goran Dragic | MIA | $7,300 | 33.55 | 4.60 |
| Mario Chalmers | MEM | $6,000 | 32.33 | 5.39 |
| Kris Dunn | CHI | $5,900 | 28.00 | 4.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyus Jones | MIN | $3,600 | 23.71 | 6.58 |
| Mike James | PHO | $4,300 | 23.77 | 5.53 |
| Tyler Ulis | PHO | $4,200 | 22.78 | 5.42 |
| Mario Chalmers | MEM | $6,000 | 32.33 | 5.39 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Butler | MIN | $7,500 | 41.80 | 5.57 |
| Spencer Dinwiddie | BKN | $7,000 | 35.76 | 5.11 |
| Tyreke Evans | MEM | $6,900 | 34.37 | 4.98 |
| Dion Waiters | MIA | $6,100 | 28.56 | 4.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyus Jones | MIN | $3,600 | 23.71 | 6.58 |
| Josh Jackson | PHO | $3,700 | 22.53 | 6.09 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIN | $7,500 | 41.80 | 5.57 |
| Caris LeVert | BKN | $4,300 | 23.27 | 5.41 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $6,500 | 35.21 | 5.42 |
| Tyreke Evans | MEM | $6,900 | 34.37 | 4.98 |
| T.J. Warren | PHO | $7,100 | 32.27 | 4.55 |
| Rondae Hollis-Jefferson | BKN | $6,300 | 30.19 | 4.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Jackson | PHO | $3,700 | 22.53 | 6.09 |
| JaMychal Green | MEM | $4,400 | 24.37 | 5.54 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $6,500 | 35.21 | 5.42 |
| Caris LeVert | BKN | $4,300 | 23.27 | 5.41 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $6,500 | 35.21 | 5.42 |
| T.J. Warren | PHO | $7,100 | 32.27 | 4.55 |
| Lauri Markkanen | CHI | $6,400 | 31.22 | 4.88 |
| Rondae Hollis-Jefferson | BKN | $6,300 | 30.19 | 4.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JaMychal Green | MEM | $4,400 | 24.37 | 5.54 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $6,500 | 35.21 | 5.42 |
| Greg Monroe | PHO | $4,900 | 25.96 | 5.30 |
| Taj Gibson | MIN | $5,500 | 28.92 | 5.26 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $8,900 | 43.66 | 4.91 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $8,500 | 42.42 | 4.99 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $9,000 | 41.75 | 4.64 |
| Taj Gibson | MIN | $5,500 | 28.92 | 5.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyson Chandler | PHO | $4,400 | 23.74 | 5.40 |
| Greg Monroe | PHO | $4,900 | 25.96 | 5.30 |
| Taj Gibson | MIN | $5,500 | 28.92 | 5.26 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $8,500 | 42.42 | 4.99 |
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.