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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 | Wayne Ellington |
| SF | DeMarre Carroll |
| PF | T.J. Warren |
| C | Marc Gasol |
| G | Allen Crabbe |
| F | Giannis Antetokounmpo |
| Util | Sean Kilpatrick |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 288.75 |
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 | $9,400 | 44.70 | 4.75 |
| Tyreke Evans | MEM | $8,600 | 41.77 | 4.86 |
| Lou Williams | LAC | $7,600 | 38.73 | 5.10 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $8,200 | 37.79 | 4.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.J. Barea | DAL | $4,600 | 25.84 | 5.62 |
| George Hill | SAC | $4,600 | 25.35 | 5.51 |
| Andrew Harrison | MEM | $4,100 | 22.23 | 5.42 |
| Ish Smith | DET | $3,800 | 20.12 | 5.29 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $9,400 | 44.70 | 4.75 |
| Tyreke Evans | MEM | $8,600 | 41.77 | 4.86 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $8,400 | 39.63 | 4.72 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,800 | 39.62 | 4.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne Ellington | MIA | $3,900 | 23.66 | 6.07 |
| J.J. Barea | DAL | $4,600 | 25.84 | 5.62 |
| Buddy Hield | SAC | $4,700 | 26.14 | 5.56 |
| George Hill | SAC | $4,600 | 25.35 | 5.51 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,500 | 57.37 | 4.99 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $8,400 | 39.63 | 4.72 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,800 | 39.62 | 4.50 |
| T.J. Warren | PHO | $6,900 | 36.87 | 5.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne Ellington | MIA | $3,900 | 23.66 | 6.07 |
| DeMarre Carroll | BKN | $5,000 | 28.12 | 5.62 |
| Buddy Hield | SAC | $4,700 | 26.14 | 5.56 |
| Wilson Chandler | DEN | $4,600 | 24.90 | 5.41 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,500 | 57.37 | 4.99 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,500 | 36.88 | 4.34 |
| T.J. Warren | PHO | $6,900 | 36.87 | 5.34 |
| Harrison Barnes | DAL | $6,200 | 31.71 | 5.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarre Carroll | BKN | $5,000 | 28.12 | 5.62 |
| Wilson Chandler | DEN | $4,600 | 24.90 | 5.41 |
| Dirk Nowitzki | DAL | $4,500 | 24.19 | 5.38 |
| T.J. Warren | PHO | $6,900 | 36.87 | 5.34 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Drummond | DET | $9,300 | 45.69 | 4.91 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $8,700 | 43.32 | 4.98 |
| DeAndre Jordan | LAC | $8,300 | 40.57 | 4.89 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $7,900 | 37.79 | 4.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dirk Nowitzki | DAL | $4,500 | 24.19 | 5.38 |
| Robin Lopez | CHI | $4,500 | 24.00 | 5.33 |
| Mason Plumlee | DEN | $4,400 | 22.87 | 5.20 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $7,100 | 36.86 | 5.19 |
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.