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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 | Andrew Harrison |
| SG | Jrue Holiday |
| SF | DeMar DeRozan |
| PF | Dirk Nowitzki |
| C | DeMarcus Cousins |
| G | T.J. McConnell |
| F | LaMarcus Aldridge |
| Util | Myke Henry |
| Salary | $49,700 |
| Expected Points | 297.16 |
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 | 53.65 | 4.71 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,100 | 44.88 | 4.93 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $9,300 | 44.61 | 4.80 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $9,500 | 44.52 | 4.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Harrison | MEM | $3,800 | 21.30 | 5.60 |
| T.J. McConnell | PHI | $4,500 | 25.14 | 5.59 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $6,900 | 36.81 | 5.33 |
| Yogi Ferrell | DAL | $4,700 | 24.32 | 5.17 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,400 | 53.65 | 4.71 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $9,300 | 44.61 | 4.80 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $9,500 | 44.52 | 4.69 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $7,600 | 39.05 | 5.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Harrison | MEM | $3,800 | 21.30 | 5.60 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $6,900 | 36.81 | 5.33 |
| Yogi Ferrell | DAL | $4,700 | 24.32 | 5.17 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $7,600 | 39.05 | 5.14 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,100 | 53.49 | 4.82 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,400 | 50.25 | 4.83 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $7,600 | 39.05 | 5.14 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $8,400 | 39.05 | 4.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Larry Nance Jr. | LAL | $5,300 | 27.33 | 5.16 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $7,600 | 39.05 | 5.14 |
| Allen Crabbe | BKN | $4,400 | 22.59 | 5.13 |
| Darius Miller | NOP | $3,500 | 17.83 | 5.09 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | NOP | $10,900 | 54.38 | 4.99 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,100 | 53.49 | 4.82 |
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $10,700 | 51.82 | 4.84 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,400 | 50.25 | 4.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tristan Thompson | CLE | $3,600 | 19.43 | 5.40 |
| Ed Davis | POR | $3,400 | 18.22 | 5.36 |
| Dirk Nowitzki | DAL | $4,500 | 23.33 | 5.18 |
| Larry Nance Jr. | LAL | $5,300 | 27.33 | 5.16 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | NOP | $10,900 | 54.38 | 4.99 |
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $10,700 | 51.82 | 4.84 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $9,800 | 45.01 | 4.59 |
| Dwight Howard | CHA | $8,800 | 42.85 | 4.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tristan Thompson | CLE | $3,600 | 19.43 | 5.40 |
| Ed Davis | POR | $3,400 | 18.22 | 5.36 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | TOR | $4,800 | 25.33 | 5.28 |
| Dirk Nowitzki | DAL | $4,500 | 23.33 | 5.18 |
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.