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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 | Josh Hart |
| SG | Will Barton |
| SF | Wilson Chandler |
| PF | Domantas Sabonis |
| C | Nikola Jokic |
| G | John Wall |
| F | Otto Porter Jr. |
| Util | Al Jefferson |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 282.63 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Wall | WAS | $9,700 | 47.29 | 4.88 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $9,600 | 43.50 | 4.53 |
| Tyreke Evans | MEM | $8,800 | 40.45 | 4.60 |
| Goran Dragic | MIA | $7,500 | 36.33 | 4.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Hart | LAL | $4,600 | 24.29 | 5.28 |
| Jarrett Jack | NYK | $4,700 | 23.74 | 5.05 |
| Jordan Clarkson | LAL | $5,200 | 25.98 | 5.00 |
| Isaiah Canaan | PHO | $3,900 | 19.41 | 4.98 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $9,600 | 43.50 | 4.53 |
| Tyreke Evans | MEM | $8,800 | 40.45 | 4.60 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $8,500 | 40.05 | 4.71 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,300 | 39.13 | 4.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Hart | LAL | $4,600 | 24.29 | 5.28 |
| Will Barton | DEN | $6,500 | 33.41 | 5.14 |
| Wayne Ellington | MIA | $4,800 | 24.32 | 5.07 |
| Rodney Hood | UTA | $5,400 | 27.01 | 5.00 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Booker | PHO | $8,500 | 40.05 | 4.71 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,300 | 39.13 | 4.71 |
| Will Barton | DEN | $6,500 | 33.41 | 5.14 |
| T.J. Warren | PHO | $6,400 | 31.58 | 4.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson Chandler | DEN | $4,300 | 23.00 | 5.35 |
| Rondae Hollis-Jefferson | BKN | $5,900 | 30.52 | 5.17 |
| Will Barton | DEN | $6,500 | 33.41 | 5.14 |
| Otto Porter Jr. | WAS | $5,600 | 28.69 | 5.12 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,600 | 43.19 | 5.02 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | NYK | $8,900 | 39.44 | 4.43 |
| Domantas Sabonis | IND | $6,400 | 32.51 | 5.08 |
| T.J. Warren | PHO | $6,400 | 31.58 | 4.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson Chandler | DEN | $4,300 | 23.00 | 5.35 |
| Rondae Hollis-Jefferson | BKN | $5,900 | 30.52 | 5.17 |
| Otto Porter Jr. | WAS | $5,600 | 28.69 | 5.12 |
| Domantas Sabonis | IND | $6,400 | 32.51 | 5.08 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $9,500 | 46.72 | 4.92 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $9,900 | 46.09 | 4.66 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,600 | 43.19 | 5.02 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | NYK | $8,900 | 39.44 | 4.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Domantas Sabonis | IND | $6,400 | 32.51 | 5.08 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | TOR | $5,400 | 27.25 | 5.05 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,600 | 43.19 | 5.02 |
| Al Jefferson | IND | $3,400 | 16.85 | 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.