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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 | Rajon Rondo |
| SG | Spencer Dinwiddie |
| SF | Ben Simmons |
| PF | Mason Plumlee |
| C | DeMarcus Cousins |
| G | Austin Rivers |
| F | Zach Randolph |
| Util | E’Twaun Moore |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 325.32 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $9,600 | 50.15 | 5.22 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $9,200 | 45.17 | 4.91 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $8,900 | 43.18 | 4.85 |
| Dennis Schroder | ATL | $8,500 | 39.61 | 4.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rajon Rondo | NOP | $4,600 | 28.21 | 6.13 |
| Austin Rivers | LAC | $6,100 | 34.47 | 5.65 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $6,000 | 33.38 | 5.56 |
| Lonzo Ball | LAL | $6,600 | 35.05 | 5.31 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lou Williams | LAC | $7,800 | 38.97 | 5.00 |
| Spencer Dinwiddie | BKN | $7,000 | 37.01 | 5.29 |
| Eric Bledsoe | MIL | $7,100 | 36.28 | 5.11 |
| Tyreke Evans | MEM | $6,900 | 35.49 | 5.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Rivers | LAC | $6,100 | 34.47 | 5.65 |
| E’Twaun Moore | NOP | $3,500 | 19.57 | 5.59 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $6,000 | 33.38 | 5.56 |
| Spencer Dinwiddie | BKN | $7,000 | 37.01 | 5.29 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,400 | 55.73 | 4.89 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,600 | 53.77 | 4.64 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $9,600 | 50.15 | 5.22 |
| Tyreke Evans | MEM | $6,900 | 35.49 | 5.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E’Twaun Moore | NOP | $3,500 | 19.57 | 5.59 |
| Ersan Ilyasova | ATL | $4,500 | 23.85 | 5.30 |
| Robert Covington | PHI | $5,900 | 31.05 | 5.26 |
| Juancho Hernangómez | DEN | $3,700 | 19.43 | 5.25 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | NOP | $10,400 | 59.99 | 5.77 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,400 | 55.73 | 4.89 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,600 | 53.77 | 4.64 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $7,700 | 38.42 | 4.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mason Plumlee | DEN | $3,800 | 28.00 | 7.37 |
| DeMarcus Cousins | NOP | $10,400 | 59.99 | 5.77 |
| Zach Randolph | SAC | $5,000 | 27.50 | 5.50 |
| Ersan Ilyasova | ATL | $4,500 | 23.85 | 5.30 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | NOP | $10,400 | 59.99 | 5.77 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $9,700 | 47.63 | 4.91 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $8,600 | 46.06 | 5.36 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $7,900 | 38.72 | 4.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mason Plumlee | DEN | $3,800 | 28.00 | 7.37 |
| DeMarcus Cousins | NOP | $10,400 | 59.99 | 5.77 |
| Zach Randolph | SAC | $5,000 | 27.50 | 5.50 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $8,600 | 46.06 | 5.36 |
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.