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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 | Dwyane Wade |
| SG | Khris Middleton |
| SF | Robert Covington |
| PF | Trevor Booker |
| C | DeMarcus Cousins |
| G | Bradley Beal |
| F | Dario Saric |
| Util | Timothé Luwawu-Cabarrot |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 303.15 |
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 | $9,500 | 47.98 | 5.05 |
| John Wall | WAS | $8,800 | 46.40 | 5.27 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $7,100 | 36.68 | 5.17 |
| Eric Bledsoe | MIL | $6,700 | 32.47 | 4.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Wall | WAS | $8,800 | 46.40 | 5.27 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $7,100 | 36.68 | 5.17 |
| Frank Mason III | SAC | $3,900 | 19.85 | 5.09 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $9,500 | 47.98 | 5.05 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $7,700 | 40.79 | 5.30 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $7,300 | 39.46 | 5.41 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $7,100 | 36.68 | 5.17 |
| Eric Bledsoe | MIL | $6,700 | 32.47 | 4.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $7,300 | 39.46 | 5.41 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $7,700 | 40.79 | 5.30 |
| Kelly Oubre Jr. | WAS | $4,700 | 24.90 | 5.30 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $7,100 | 36.68 | 5.17 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,600 | 59.99 | 5.17 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,400 | 56.54 | 4.96 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $9,500 | 47.98 | 5.05 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $7,300 | 39.46 | 5.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $7,300 | 39.46 | 5.41 |
| Robert Covington | PHI | $6,200 | 33.44 | 5.39 |
| Kelly Oubre Jr. | WAS | $4,700 | 24.90 | 5.30 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,600 | 59.99 | 5.17 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,600 | 59.99 | 5.17 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,400 | 56.54 | 4.96 |
| DeMarcus Cousins | NOP | $10,700 | 55.72 | 5.21 |
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $10,100 | 50.76 | 5.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Covington | PHI | $6,200 | 33.44 | 5.39 |
| Dario Saric | PHI | $6,100 | 32.55 | 5.34 |
| DeMarcus Cousins | NOP | $10,700 | 55.72 | 5.21 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,600 | 59.99 | 5.17 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | NOP | $10,700 | 55.72 | 5.21 |
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $10,100 | 50.76 | 5.03 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $7,800 | 37.85 | 4.85 |
| Dario Saric | PHI | $6,100 | 32.55 | 5.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dario Saric | PHI | $6,100 | 32.55 | 5.34 |
| DeMarcus Cousins | NOP | $10,700 | 55.72 | 5.21 |
| Willie Cauley-Stein | SAC | $5,200 | 26.57 | 5.11 |
| Richaun Holmes | PHI | $4,400 | 22.27 | 5.06 |
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.