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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 | Delon Wright |
| SG | Norman Powell |
| SF | LeBron James |
| PF | LaMarcus Aldridge |
| C | Jonas Valanciunas |
| G | Dwyane Wade |
| F | DeMar DeRozan |
| Util | Kyle Korver |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 271.36 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $8,400 | 39.66 | 4.72 |
| Lou Williams | LAC | $8,300 | 39.41 | 4.75 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $8,500 | 38.91 | 4.58 |
| Lonzo Ball | LAL | $7,200 | 35.48 | 4.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delon Wright | TOR | $4,900 | 28.21 | 5.76 |
| Dwyane Wade | CLE | $4,600 | 24.60 | 5.35 |
| Tyrone Wallace | LAC | $3,800 | 18.86 | 4.96 |
| Lonzo Ball | LAL | $7,200 | 35.48 | 4.93 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,600 | 44.56 | 5.18 |
| Lou Williams | LAC | $8,300 | 39.41 | 4.75 |
| Brandon Ingram | LAL | $6,600 | 28.66 | 4.34 |
| Delon Wright | TOR | $4,900 | 28.21 | 5.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delon Wright | TOR | $4,900 | 28.21 | 5.76 |
| Dwyane Wade | CLE | $4,600 | 24.60 | 5.35 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,600 | 44.56 | 5.18 |
| Marcus Smart | BOS | $5,000 | 24.86 | 4.97 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,100 | 55.30 | 4.98 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,600 | 44.56 | 5.18 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $8,500 | 38.91 | 4.58 |
| Brandon Ingram | LAL | $6,600 | 28.66 | 4.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,600 | 44.56 | 5.18 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,100 | 55.30 | 4.98 |
| Marcus Smart | BOS | $5,000 | 24.86 | 4.97 |
| Kyle Anderson | SAS | $5,400 | 26.49 | 4.90 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,100 | 55.30 | 4.98 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,500 | 44.56 | 5.24 |
| Blake Griffin | LAC | $8,500 | 38.85 | 4.57 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $7,700 | 36.79 | 4.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,500 | 44.56 | 5.24 |
| Pau Gasol | SAS | $5,700 | 28.73 | 5.04 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,100 | 55.30 | 4.98 |
| Julius Randle | LAL | $6,500 | 31.82 | 4.89 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,100 | 44.56 | 4.41 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,500 | 44.56 | 5.24 |
| Blake Griffin | LAC | $8,500 | 38.85 | 4.57 |
| DeAndre Jordan | LAC | $8,400 | 38.01 | 4.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonas Valanciunas | TOR | $5,200 | 28.98 | 5.57 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,500 | 44.56 | 5.24 |
| Pau Gasol | SAS | $5,700 | 28.73 | 5.04 |
| Julius Randle | LAL | $6,500 | 31.82 | 4.89 |
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.