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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 | Brandon Ingram |
| SG | Eric Bledsoe |
| SF | Khris Middleton |
| PF | Julius Randle |
| C | Karl-Anthony Towns |
| G | Jeff Teague |
| F | Trey Lyles |
| Util | Monte Morris |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 288.04 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Bledsoe | MIL | $7,100 | 36.32 | 5.12 |
| Brandon Ingram | LAL | $6,300 | 33.21 | 5.27 |
| Jeff Teague | MIN | $6,200 | 31.51 | 5.08 |
| Isaiah Thomas | LAL | $5,800 | 29.04 | 5.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Ingram | LAL | $6,300 | 33.21 | 5.27 |
| Eric Bledsoe | MIL | $7,100 | 36.32 | 5.12 |
| Jeff Teague | MIN | $6,200 | 31.51 | 5.08 |
| Isaiah Thomas | LAL | $5,800 | 29.04 | 5.01 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Butler | MIN | $9,500 | 43.29 | 4.56 |
| Eric Bledsoe | MIL | $7,100 | 36.32 | 5.12 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $6,900 | 34.40 | 4.99 |
| Will Barton | DEN | $6,800 | 32.82 | 4.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Bledsoe | MIL | $7,100 | 36.32 | 5.12 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | LAL | $5,100 | 26.04 | 5.11 |
| Isaiah Thomas | LAL | $5,800 | 29.04 | 5.01 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $6,900 | 34.40 | 4.99 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,700 | 53.24 | 4.98 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIN | $9,500 | 43.29 | 4.56 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $6,900 | 34.40 | 4.99 |
| Brandon Ingram | LAL | $6,300 | 33.21 | 5.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Ingram | LAL | $6,300 | 33.21 | 5.27 |
| Trey Lyles | DEN | $4,400 | 22.91 | 5.21 |
| Kyle Kuzma | LAL | $6,000 | 30.83 | 5.14 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $6,900 | 34.40 | 4.99 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,700 | 53.24 | 4.98 |
| Julius Randle | LAL | $6,700 | 35.29 | 5.27 |
| Kyle Kuzma | LAL | $6,000 | 30.83 | 5.14 |
| Taj Gibson | MIN | $5,300 | 24.05 | 4.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julius Randle | LAL | $6,700 | 35.29 | 5.27 |
| Trey Lyles | DEN | $4,400 | 22.91 | 5.21 |
| Kyle Kuzma | LAL | $6,000 | 30.83 | 5.14 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,700 | 53.24 | 4.98 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,300 | 47.20 | 5.08 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $9,800 | 44.72 | 4.56 |
| Julius Randle | LAL | $6,700 | 35.29 | 5.27 |
| Taj Gibson | MIN | $5,300 | 24.05 | 4.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julius Randle | LAL | $6,700 | 35.29 | 5.27 |
| Brook Lopez | LAL | $4,500 | 23.41 | 5.20 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,300 | 47.20 | 5.08 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $9,800 | 44.72 | 4.56 |
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.