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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 | Zach LaVine |
| SG | Cedi Osman |
| SF | Jeff Green |
| PF | LeBron James |
| C | Anthony Davis |
| G | Stanley Johnson |
| F | Taurean Prince |
| Util | José Calderón |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 303.76 |
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 | $11,200 | 54.22 | 4.84 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $9,500 | 46.27 | 4.87 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $8,800 | 43.11 | 4.90 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $8,000 | 41.99 | 5.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach LaVine | CHI | $6,100 | 34.38 | 5.64 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $6,300 | 33.98 | 5.39 |
| Jerian Grant | CHI | $5,000 | 26.36 | 5.27 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $8,000 | 41.99 | 5.25 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,200 | 54.22 | 4.84 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIN | $9,600 | 45.80 | 4.77 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $8,000 | 41.99 | 5.25 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $7,800 | 38.40 | 4.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedi Osman | CLE | $3,000 | 18.44 | 6.15 |
| Zach LaVine | CHI | $6,100 | 34.38 | 5.64 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $6,300 | 33.98 | 5.39 |
| Taurean Prince | ATL | $4,900 | 26.01 | 5.31 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $12,100 | 62.27 | 5.15 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,500 | 49.92 | 4.75 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIN | $9,600 | 45.80 | 4.77 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $8,500 | 40.28 | 4.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedi Osman | CLE | $3,000 | 18.44 | 6.15 |
| Jeff Green | CLE | $4,500 | 25.56 | 5.68 |
| Taurean Prince | ATL | $4,900 | 26.01 | 5.31 |
| Stanley Johnson | DET | $5,100 | 26.78 | 5.25 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $12,100 | 62.27 | 5.15 |
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,100 | 55.16 | 4.97 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,500 | 49.92 | 4.75 |
| Blake Griffin | DET | $9,100 | 45.09 | 4.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Green | CLE | $4,500 | 25.56 | 5.68 |
| Zach Randolph | SAC | $5,700 | 29.96 | 5.26 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $12,100 | 62.27 | 5.15 |
| Danilo Gallinari | LAC | $6,500 | 33.48 | 5.15 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,100 | 55.16 | 4.97 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $10,200 | 51.87 | 5.09 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $9,800 | 47.84 | 4.88 |
| Blake Griffin | DET | $9,100 | 45.09 | 4.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Randolph | SAC | $5,700 | 29.96 | 5.26 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $6,000 | 31.39 | 5.23 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $6,800 | 35.37 | 5.20 |
| DeAndre Jordan | LAC | $7,000 | 36.27 | 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.