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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 | Dennis Smith Jr. |
| SG | Josh Jackson |
| SF | E’Twaun Moore |
| PF | Al-Farouq Aminu |
| C | DeMarcus Cousins |
| G | Will Barton |
| F | Anthony Davis |
| Util | D.J. Augustin |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 298.84 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,300 | 44.52 | 4.79 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $8,500 | 41.38 | 4.87 |
| CJ McCollum | POR | $7,700 | 35.80 | 4.65 |
| Dennis Smith Jr. | DAL | $6,300 | 33.44 | 5.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dennis Smith Jr. | DAL | $6,300 | 33.44 | 5.31 |
| Yogi Ferrell | DAL | $4,500 | 23.89 | 5.31 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $5,700 | 29.25 | 5.13 |
| Elfrid Payton | ORL | $6,500 | 33.38 | 5.13 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Butler | MIN | $9,200 | 43.41 | 4.72 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $8,000 | 40.01 | 5.00 |
| CJ McCollum | POR | $7,700 | 35.80 | 4.65 |
| Dennis Smith Jr. | DAL | $6,300 | 33.44 | 5.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Jackson | PHO | $4,800 | 29.47 | 6.14 |
| Will Barton | DEN | $5,600 | 32.41 | 5.79 |
| Dennis Smith Jr. | DAL | $6,300 | 33.44 | 5.31 |
| Yogi Ferrell | DAL | $4,500 | 23.89 | 5.31 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Booker | PHO | $8,000 | 40.01 | 5.00 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $7,600 | 37.21 | 4.90 |
| Will Barton | DEN | $5,600 | 32.41 | 5.79 |
| Harrison Barnes | DAL | $6,800 | 31.88 | 4.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Jackson | PHO | $4,800 | 29.47 | 6.14 |
| Will Barton | DEN | $5,600 | 32.41 | 5.79 |
| Al-Farouq Aminu | POR | $4,700 | 23.72 | 5.05 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $8,000 | 40.01 | 5.00 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | NOP | $10,500 | 53.03 | 5.05 |
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $10,200 | 51.77 | 5.08 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $7,600 | 37.21 | 4.90 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $7,400 | 34.40 | 4.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bismack Biyombo | ORL | $5,600 | 29.60 | 5.28 |
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $10,200 | 51.77 | 5.08 |
| DeMarcus Cousins | NOP | $10,500 | 53.03 | 5.05 |
| Al-Farouq Aminu | POR | $4,700 | 23.72 | 5.05 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | NOP | $10,500 | 53.03 | 5.05 |
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $10,200 | 51.77 | 5.08 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,500 | 46.06 | 4.85 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $8,700 | 42.46 | 4.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bismack Biyombo | ORL | $5,600 | 29.60 | 5.28 |
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $10,200 | 51.77 | 5.08 |
| DeMarcus Cousins | NOP | $10,500 | 53.03 | 5.05 |
| Tyson Chandler | PHO | $4,500 | 22.17 | 4.93 |
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.