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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 | Elfrid Payton |
| SG | Jonathon Simmons |
| SF | LeBron James |
| PF | Pascal Siakam |
| C | Nikola Vucevic |
| G | Darren Collison |
| F | Lance Stephenson |
| Util | Skal Labissiere |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 295.13 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $9,300 | 46.35 | 4.98 |
| John Wall | WAS | $8,500 | 40.34 | 4.75 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $8,300 | 39.78 | 4.79 |
| Elfrid Payton | ORL | $5,600 | 32.12 | 5.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elfrid Payton | ORL | $5,600 | 32.12 | 5.73 |
| Shelvin Mack | ORL | $3,600 | 19.20 | 5.33 |
| Darren Collison | IND | $5,800 | 30.03 | 5.18 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $9,300 | 46.35 | 4.98 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $9,300 | 46.35 | 4.98 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $7,700 | 39.11 | 5.08 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,400 | 38.70 | 4.61 |
| Jonathon Simmons | ORL | $6,600 | 35.38 | 5.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lance Stephenson | IND | $4,200 | 23.32 | 5.55 |
| Jonathon Simmons | ORL | $6,600 | 35.38 | 5.36 |
| Kelly Oubre Jr. | WAS | $4,900 | 25.69 | 5.24 |
| Reggie Bullock | DET | $3,500 | 18.06 | 5.16 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,800 | 60.73 | 5.15 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,400 | 38.70 | 4.61 |
| Jonathon Simmons | ORL | $6,600 | 35.38 | 5.36 |
| Thaddeus Young | IND | $6,300 | 32.87 | 5.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lance Stephenson | IND | $4,200 | 23.32 | 5.55 |
| Jonathon Simmons | ORL | $6,600 | 35.38 | 5.36 |
| Kelly Oubre Jr. | WAS | $4,900 | 25.69 | 5.24 |
| Thaddeus Young | IND | $6,300 | 32.87 | 5.22 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,800 | 60.73 | 5.15 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $8,200 | 35.47 | 4.33 |
| Thaddeus Young | IND | $6,300 | 32.87 | 5.22 |
| Rondae Hollis-Jefferson | BKN | $6,300 | 30.11 | 4.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $3,700 | 22.69 | 6.13 |
| Skal Labissiere | SAC | $3,100 | 17.06 | 5.50 |
| Thaddeus Young | IND | $6,300 | 32.87 | 5.22 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,800 | 60.73 | 5.15 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $9,200 | 45.43 | 4.94 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $9,500 | 44.24 | 4.66 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $8,200 | 35.47 | 4.33 |
| Myles Turner | IND | $6,700 | 33.28 | 4.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skal Labissiere | SAC | $3,100 | 17.06 | 5.50 |
| Kosta Koufos | SAC | $3,300 | 17.86 | 5.41 |
| Willie Cauley-Stein | SAC | $5,200 | 26.34 | 5.06 |
| Myles Turner | IND | $6,700 | 33.28 | 4.97 |
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.