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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 | Cory Joseph |
| SG | Lance Stephenson |
| SF | Will Barton |
| PF | Nikola Mirotic |
| C | Anthony Davis |
| G | Dennis Smith Jr. |
| F | Blake Griffin |
| Util | Maurice Harkless |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 310.6 |
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 | $9,000 | 43.88 | 4.88 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $8,800 | 42.70 | 4.85 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $7,200 | 37.90 | 5.26 |
| Lou Williams | LAC | $8,300 | 37.84 | 4.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cory Joseph | IND | $3,700 | 22.03 | 5.95 |
| Joe Young | IND | $3,000 | 17.08 | 5.69 |
| Ish Smith | DET | $5,500 | 29.66 | 5.39 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $7,200 | 37.90 | 5.26 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $8,900 | 43.51 | 4.89 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $7,200 | 37.90 | 5.26 |
| Lou Williams | LAC | $8,300 | 37.84 | 4.56 |
| CJ McCollum | POR | $7,000 | 34.58 | 4.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lance Stephenson | IND | $4,800 | 33.00 | 6.87 |
| Mario Hezonja | ORL | $4,600 | 26.19 | 5.69 |
| Joe Young | IND | $3,000 | 17.08 | 5.69 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $7,200 | 37.90 | 5.26 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otto Porter Jr. | WAS | $7,100 | 34.76 | 4.90 |
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $6,700 | 34.46 | 5.14 |
| Lance Stephenson | IND | $4,800 | 33.00 | 6.87 |
| Will Barton | DEN | $6,200 | 31.64 | 5.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lance Stephenson | IND | $4,800 | 33.00 | 6.87 |
| Maurice Harkless | POR | $3,100 | 16.15 | 5.21 |
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $6,700 | 34.46 | 5.14 |
| Wesley Matthews | DAL | $5,300 | 27.13 | 5.12 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,200 | 56.67 | 5.06 |
| Blake Griffin | DET | $8,500 | 42.44 | 4.99 |
| Otto Porter Jr. | WAS | $7,100 | 34.76 | 4.90 |
| Nikola Mirotic | NOP | $5,800 | 33.56 | 5.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwight Powell | DAL | $3,700 | 21.59 | 5.84 |
| Nikola Mirotic | NOP | $5,800 | 33.56 | 5.79 |
| Maurice Harkless | POR | $3,100 | 16.15 | 5.21 |
| Domantas Sabonis | IND | $5,500 | 28.05 | 5.10 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,200 | 56.67 | 5.06 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $9,200 | 47.76 | 5.19 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $8,700 | 44.87 | 5.16 |
| Blake Griffin | DET | $8,500 | 42.44 | 4.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwight Powell | DAL | $3,700 | 21.59 | 5.84 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $9,200 | 47.76 | 5.19 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $6,300 | 32.72 | 5.19 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $8,700 | 44.87 | 5.16 |
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.