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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 | Ish Smith |
| SG | Reggie Bullock |
| SF | Buddy Hield |
| PF | Blake Griffin |
| C | Anthony Davis |
| G | Jrue Holiday |
| F | Wesley Johnson |
| Util | Jakob Poeltl |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 321.91 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $11,800 | 57.58 | 4.88 |
| James Harden | HOU | $11,400 | 53.35 | 4.68 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $9,600 | 47.67 | 4.97 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $7,500 | 43.32 | 5.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ish Smith | DET | $5,700 | 33.41 | 5.86 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $7,500 | 43.32 | 5.78 |
| Milos Teodosic | LAC | $4,800 | 25.58 | 5.33 |
| Rajon Rondo | NOP | $4,600 | 23.96 | 5.21 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,400 | 53.35 | 4.68 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $9,600 | 47.67 | 4.97 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $7,500 | 43.32 | 5.78 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,600 | 42.51 | 4.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reggie Bullock | DET | $4,100 | 27.45 | 6.69 |
| Wesley Johnson | LAC | $4,400 | 25.50 | 5.80 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $7,500 | 43.32 | 5.78 |
| Milos Teodosic | LAC | $4,800 | 25.58 | 5.33 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,600 | 55.27 | 4.76 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,300 | 54.84 | 4.85 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,600 | 42.51 | 4.94 |
| Paul George | OKC | $8,000 | 39.42 | 4.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reggie Bullock | DET | $4,100 | 27.45 | 6.69 |
| Wesley Johnson | LAC | $4,400 | 25.50 | 5.80 |
| Larry Nance Jr. | LAL | $4,700 | 25.83 | 5.50 |
| Buddy Hield | SAC | $5,200 | 27.38 | 5.27 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $10,900 | 59.94 | 5.50 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,600 | 55.27 | 4.76 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,300 | 54.84 | 4.85 |
| Blake Griffin | LAC | $8,600 | 44.97 | 5.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $10,900 | 59.94 | 5.50 |
| Larry Nance Jr. | LAL | $4,700 | 25.83 | 5.50 |
| Tristan Thompson | CLE | $4,400 | 23.83 | 5.41 |
| Julius Randle | LAL | $6,000 | 31.79 | 5.30 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $10,900 | 59.94 | 5.50 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $9,900 | 48.55 | 4.90 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $9,300 | 45.04 | 4.84 |
| Blake Griffin | LAC | $8,600 | 44.97 | 5.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $10,900 | 59.94 | 5.50 |
| Tristan Thompson | CLE | $4,400 | 23.83 | 5.41 |
| Kosta Koufos | SAC | $3,800 | 20.57 | 5.41 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | TOR | $5,700 | 30.31 | 5.32 |
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.