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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 | Tyus Jones |
| SG | James Harden |
| SF | Marcus Smart |
| PF | Al Horford |
| C | Joel Embiid |
| G | Ish Smith |
| F | Courtney Lee |
| Util | Ed Davis |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 306.98 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,400 | 63.10 | 5.54 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $8,000 | 42.37 | 5.30 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $8,700 | 39.42 | 4.53 |
| Eric Bledsoe | MIL | $7,100 | 34.72 | 4.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyus Jones | MIN | $3,400 | 27.99 | 8.23 |
| Ish Smith | DET | $4,900 | 28.99 | 5.92 |
| James Harden | HOU | $11,400 | 63.10 | 5.54 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $8,000 | 42.37 | 5.30 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,400 | 63.10 | 5.54 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIN | $7,700 | 42.39 | 5.50 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $7,500 | 37.43 | 4.99 |
| Eric Bledsoe | MIL | $7,100 | 34.72 | 4.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyus Jones | MIN | $3,400 | 27.99 | 8.23 |
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $5,800 | 32.49 | 5.60 |
| James Harden | HOU | $11,400 | 63.10 | 5.54 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIN | $7,700 | 42.39 | 5.50 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,900 | 49.97 | 4.58 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $8,700 | 39.42 | 4.53 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $7,500 | 37.43 | 4.99 |
| Tobias Harris | DET | $6,600 | 33.47 | 5.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Courtney Lee | NYK | $4,900 | 26.30 | 5.37 |
| Reggie Bullock | DET | $4,000 | 21.32 | 5.33 |
| JJ Redick | PHI | $5,200 | 27.56 | 5.30 |
| Marcus Smart | BOS | $5,100 | 26.87 | 5.27 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,900 | 49.97 | 4.58 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | NYK | $7,900 | 39.05 | 4.94 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $7,100 | 36.39 | 5.13 |
| Tobias Harris | DET | $6,600 | 33.47 | 5.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Horford | BOS | $7,100 | 36.39 | 5.13 |
| Tobias Harris | DET | $6,600 | 33.47 | 5.07 |
| Robert Covington | PHI | $5,900 | 29.67 | 5.03 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $5,500 | 27.24 | 4.95 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $9,600 | 48.67 | 5.07 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $8,900 | 46.54 | 5.23 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $9,400 | 46.51 | 4.95 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | NYK | $7,900 | 39.05 | 4.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $8,900 | 46.54 | 5.23 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $7,100 | 36.39 | 5.13 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $9,600 | 48.67 | 5.07 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $9,400 | 46.51 | 4.95 |
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.