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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 | Isaiah Canaan |
| SG | Will Barton |
| SF | Khris Middleton |
| PF | T.J. Warren |
| C | Nikola Jokic |
| G | Kemba Walker |
| F | Dario Saric |
| Util | Myke Henry |
| Salary | $49,600 |
| Expected Points | 286.96 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $9,300 | 43.56 | 4.68 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $8,800 | 42.44 | 4.82 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $8,900 | 40.65 | 4.57 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $8,000 | 40.10 | 5.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaiah Canaan | PHO | $3,800 | 24.87 | 6.54 |
| Malcolm Brogdon | MIL | $5,100 | 26.64 | 5.22 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $8,000 | 40.10 | 5.01 |
| Dennis Smith Jr. | DAL | $6,000 | 30.02 | 5.00 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $9,300 | 43.56 | 4.68 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIN | $9,400 | 41.69 | 4.43 |
| Tyreke Evans | MEM | $8,200 | 37.97 | 4.63 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $7,100 | 35.98 | 5.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaiah Canaan | PHO | $3,800 | 24.87 | 6.54 |
| Will Barton | DEN | $5,700 | 30.18 | 5.29 |
| Malcolm Brogdon | MIL | $5,100 | 26.64 | 5.22 |
| Gary Harris | DEN | $6,100 | 31.84 | 5.22 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,000 | 50.96 | 4.63 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $8,900 | 40.65 | 4.57 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $7,100 | 35.98 | 5.07 |
| T.J. Warren | PHO | $6,400 | 33.75 | 5.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Barton | DEN | $5,700 | 30.18 | 5.29 |
| T.J. Warren | PHO | $6,400 | 33.75 | 5.27 |
| Trey Lyles | DEN | $5,100 | 26.54 | 5.20 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $7,100 | 35.98 | 5.07 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,000 | 50.96 | 4.63 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $7,300 | 34.15 | 4.68 |
| Dario Saric | PHI | $6,800 | 34.14 | 5.02 |
| T.J. Warren | PHO | $6,400 | 33.75 | 5.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T.J. Warren | PHO | $6,400 | 33.75 | 5.27 |
| Trey Lyles | DEN | $5,100 | 26.54 | 5.20 |
| Dragan Bender | PHO | $3,500 | 17.77 | 5.08 |
| Mason Plumlee | DEN | $4,800 | 24.33 | 5.07 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $8,600 | 43.97 | 5.11 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,600 | 43.59 | 4.54 |
| Dwight Howard | CHA | $9,100 | 42.44 | 4.66 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $8,500 | 38.88 | 4.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $8,600 | 43.97 | 5.11 |
| Dragan Bender | PHO | $3,500 | 17.77 | 5.08 |
| Mason Plumlee | DEN | $4,800 | 24.33 | 5.07 |
| Jarell Martin | MEM | $4,800 | 24.13 | 5.03 |
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.