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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 | Terry Rozier |
| SG | Brandon Ingram |
| SF | Jayson Tatum |
| PF | Marreese Speights |
| C | Enes Kanter |
| G | Damian Lillard |
| F | LeBron James |
| Util | Myke Henry |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 271.62 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damian Lillard | POR | $8,900 | 44.13 | 4.96 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $8,400 | 41.14 | 4.90 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $9,300 | 40.74 | 4.38 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $8,800 | 39.60 | 4.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terry Rozier | BOS | $5,300 | 28.63 | 5.40 |
| Isaiah Thomas | CLE | $5,600 | 29.79 | 5.32 |
| Jerian Grant | CHI | $5,400 | 28.26 | 5.23 |
| Andrew Harrison | MEM | $4,200 | 21.92 | 5.22 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $9,300 | 40.74 | 4.38 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $8,500 | 37.14 | 4.37 |
| CJ McCollum | POR | $7,100 | 35.14 | 4.95 |
| Jordan Clarkson | LAL | $7,000 | 31.69 | 4.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terry Rozier | BOS | $5,300 | 28.63 | 5.40 |
| Andrew Harrison | MEM | $4,200 | 21.92 | 5.22 |
| Wayne Selden Jr. | MEM | $3,900 | 19.84 | 5.09 |
| Dwyane Wade | CLE | $4,700 | 23.56 | 5.01 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,100 | 56.81 | 5.12 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $8,800 | 39.60 | 4.50 |
| T.J. Warren | PHO | $6,700 | 33.20 | 4.96 |
| Brandon Ingram | LAL | $6,300 | 31.24 | 4.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Kidd-Gilchrist | CHA | $4,100 | 21.54 | 5.25 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,100 | 56.81 | 5.12 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $5,600 | 28.31 | 5.05 |
| Al-Farouq Aminu | POR | $5,100 | 25.29 | 4.96 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,100 | 56.81 | 5.12 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | NYK | $8,200 | 35.84 | 4.37 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $7,600 | 35.15 | 4.62 |
| T.J. Warren | PHO | $6,700 | 33.20 | 4.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marreese Speights | ORL | $3,400 | 18.14 | 5.34 |
| Bobby Portis | CHI | $5,900 | 31.05 | 5.26 |
| Frank Kaminsky | CHA | $4,400 | 23.07 | 5.24 |
| Ersan Ilyasova | ATL | $4,400 | 23.00 | 5.23 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,400 | 48.40 | 4.65 |
| Dwight Howard | CHA | $9,400 | 43.47 | 4.62 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $8,300 | 38.57 | 4.65 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $8,600 | 37.98 | 4.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marreese Speights | ORL | $3,400 | 18.14 | 5.34 |
| Bobby Portis | CHI | $5,900 | 31.05 | 5.26 |
| Frank Kaminsky | CHA | $4,400 | 23.07 | 5.24 |
| Ersan Ilyasova | ATL | $4,400 | 23.00 | 5.23 |
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.