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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 | Tim Frazier |
| SG | Gary Harris |
| SF | LeBron James |
| PF | Willie Cauley-Stein |
| C | Nikola Jokic |
| G | Bradley Beal |
| F | Markieff Morris |
| Util | Frank Mason III |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 288.99 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goran Dragic | MIA | $7,500 | 33.52 | 4.47 |
| Eric Bledsoe | MIL | $6,600 | 33.49 | 5.07 |
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $6,500 | 31.67 | 4.87 |
| Ricky Rubio | UTA | $5,400 | 26.69 | 4.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Frazier | WAS | $4,100 | 23.26 | 5.67 |
| George Hill | SAC | $4,100 | 21.26 | 5.18 |
| Frank Mason III | SAC | $3,000 | 15.27 | 5.09 |
| Eric Bledsoe | MIL | $6,600 | 33.49 | 5.07 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $7,900 | 43.47 | 5.50 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIN | $7,600 | 38.38 | 5.05 |
| Eric Bledsoe | MIL | $6,600 | 33.49 | 5.07 |
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $6,500 | 31.67 | 4.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $7,900 | 43.47 | 5.50 |
| Gary Harris | DEN | $5,200 | 27.91 | 5.37 |
| George Hill | SAC | $4,100 | 21.26 | 5.18 |
| Denzel Valentine | CHI | $5,600 | 28.56 | 5.10 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,300 | 55.75 | 4.93 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,200 | 53.25 | 4.75 |
| T.J. Warren | PHO | $7,300 | 33.18 | 4.55 |
| Otto Porter | WAS | $6,400 | 32.34 | 5.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denzel Valentine | CHI | $5,600 | 28.56 | 5.10 |
| Otto Porter | WAS | $6,400 | 32.34 | 5.05 |
| Joe Ingles | UTA | $4,800 | 24.19 | 5.04 |
| Wayne Ellington | MIA | $3,600 | 18.13 | 5.03 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,300 | 55.75 | 4.93 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,200 | 53.25 | 4.75 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $7,200 | 36.15 | 5.02 |
| Lauri Markkanen | CHI | $6,700 | 33.39 | 4.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willie Cauley-Stein | SAC | $5,100 | 29.00 | 5.69 |
| Kenneth Faried | DEN | $3,900 | 21.68 | 5.56 |
| Mason Plumlee | DEN | $3,600 | 18.74 | 5.21 |
| Otto Porter | WAS | $6,400 | 32.34 | 5.05 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,100 | 43.71 | 4.80 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $8,700 | 43.19 | 4.96 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $7,200 | 36.15 | 5.02 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $8,500 | 33.86 | 3.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willie Cauley-Stein | SAC | $5,100 | 29.00 | 5.69 |
| Kenneth Faried | DEN | $3,900 | 21.68 | 5.56 |
| Robin Lopez | CHI | $4,900 | 26.46 | 5.40 |
| Mason Plumlee | DEN | $3,600 | 18.74 | 5.21 |
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.