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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 | Cory Joseph |
| SG | Jimmy Butler |
| SF | Ben Simmons |
| PF | Dwight Powell |
| C | Karl-Anthony Towns |
| G | J.J. Barea |
| F | Will Barton |
| Util | Skal Labissiere |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 292.61 |
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 | $10,100 | 49.96 | 4.95 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $9,000 | 42.67 | 4.74 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $8,600 | 42.52 | 4.94 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $8,800 | 41.83 | 4.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cory Joseph | IND | $3,700 | 25.65 | 6.93 |
| J.J. Barea | DAL | $5,200 | 29.47 | 5.67 |
| Frank Mason III | SAC | $3,900 | 21.51 | 5.51 |
| Dennis Schroder | ATL | $7,900 | 39.41 | 4.99 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $9,000 | 42.67 | 4.74 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIN | $7,800 | 42.30 | 5.42 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,400 | 40.88 | 4.87 |
| Will Barton | DEN | $7,200 | 36.62 | 5.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lance Stephenson | IND | $4,200 | 24.74 | 5.89 |
| J.J. Barea | DAL | $5,200 | 29.47 | 5.67 |
| Frank Mason III | SAC | $3,900 | 21.51 | 5.51 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIN | $7,800 | 42.30 | 5.42 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $10,100 | 49.96 | 4.95 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,400 | 40.88 | 4.87 |
| Will Barton | DEN | $7,200 | 36.62 | 5.09 |
| Harrison Barnes | DAL | $6,600 | 32.28 | 4.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lance Stephenson | IND | $4,200 | 24.74 | 5.89 |
| Wesley Matthews | DAL | $4,400 | 23.80 | 5.41 |
| J.J. Redick | PHI | $5,300 | 28.67 | 5.41 |
| E’Twaun Moore | NOP | $4,600 | 24.06 | 5.23 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | NOP | $11,300 | 52.62 | 4.66 |
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $10,300 | 46.07 | 4.47 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | NYK | $8,400 | 41.28 | 4.91 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $7,500 | 35.56 | 4.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwight Powell | DAL | $3,800 | 22.53 | 5.93 |
| Skal Labissiere | SAC | $3,400 | 19.58 | 5.76 |
| Dario Saric | PHI | $5,100 | 27.81 | 5.45 |
| Tyler Cavanaugh | ATL | $3,800 | 20.73 | 5.45 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | NOP | $11,300 | 52.62 | 4.66 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $9,900 | 48.44 | 4.89 |
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $10,300 | 46.07 | 4.47 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $9,100 | 44.20 | 4.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwight Powell | DAL | $3,800 | 22.53 | 5.93 |
| Skal Labissiere | SAC | $3,400 | 19.58 | 5.76 |
| Dario Saric | PHI | $5,100 | 27.81 | 5.45 |
| Dirk Nowitzki | DAL | $4,700 | 25.40 | 5.40 |
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.