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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 | Chris Paul |
| SG | Eric Gordon |
| SF | Luc Richard Mbah a Moute |
| PF | Aaron Gordon |
| C | Joel Embiid |
| G | Isaiah Thomas |
| F | Marcus Smart |
| Util | Timothé Luwawu-Cabarrot |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 296.6 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Paul | HOU | $9,500 | 49.99 | 5.26 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $8,700 | 43.77 | 5.03 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $8,500 | 43.44 | 5.11 |
| James Harden | HOU | $10,500 | 40.47 | 3.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terry Rozier | BOS | $4,700 | 25.69 | 5.46 |
| T.J. McConnell | PHI | $4,400 | 23.94 | 5.44 |
| Isaiah Thomas | CLE | $5,700 | 30.76 | 5.40 |
| Jeff Teague | MIN | $6,300 | 33.66 | 5.34 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Paul | HOU | $9,500 | 49.99 | 5.26 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $8,500 | 43.44 | 5.11 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIN | $8,800 | 43.08 | 4.90 |
| James Harden | HOU | $10,500 | 40.47 | 3.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $6,300 | 35.39 | 5.62 |
| Marcus Smart | BOS | $5,100 | 28.39 | 5.57 |
| Terry Rozier | BOS | $4,700 | 25.69 | 5.46 |
| D.J. Augustin | ORL | $3,700 | 19.50 | 5.27 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,300 | 56.19 | 4.97 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $7,500 | 37.33 | 4.98 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $7,900 | 36.56 | 4.63 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $5,800 | 30.11 | 5.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luc Richard Mbah a Moute | HOU | $3,200 | 18.80 | 5.87 |
| Marcus Smart | BOS | $5,100 | 28.39 | 5.57 |
| P.J. Tucker | HOU | $3,500 | 18.21 | 5.20 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $5,800 | 30.11 | 5.19 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,300 | 56.19 | 4.97 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $7,500 | 37.33 | 4.98 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $7,000 | 35.49 | 5.07 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $7,400 | 33.52 | 4.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luc Richard Mbah a Moute | HOU | $3,200 | 18.80 | 5.87 |
| P.J. Tucker | HOU | $3,500 | 18.21 | 5.20 |
| Al Jefferson | IND | $3,400 | 17.29 | 5.09 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $7,000 | 35.49 | 5.07 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $9,400 | 47.97 | 5.10 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,100 | 45.61 | 5.01 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $6,700 | 35.80 | 5.34 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $7,000 | 35.49 | 5.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clint Capela | HOU | $6,700 | 35.80 | 5.34 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $9,400 | 47.97 | 5.10 |
| Al Jefferson | IND | $3,400 | 17.29 | 5.09 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $7,000 | 35.49 | 5.07 |
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.