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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 | Emmanuel Mudiay |
| SG | David Nwaba |
| SF | Michael Beasley |
| PF | LeBron James |
| C | Joel Embiid |
| G | D’Angelo Russell |
| F | Larry Nance Jr. |
| Util | JaVale McGee |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 304.5 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $11,500 | 56.33 | 4.90 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,800 | 46.07 | 4.70 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $9,400 | 42.99 | 4.57 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $8,600 | 41.37 | 4.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emmanuel Mudiay | NYK | $4,400 | 25.53 | 5.80 |
| D’Angelo Russell | BKN | $5,600 | 32.13 | 5.74 |
| Austin Rivers | LAC | $5,100 | 28.39 | 5.57 |
| Lou Williams | LAC | $6,900 | 38.26 | 5.54 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,800 | 46.07 | 4.70 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $9,400 | 42.99 | 4.57 |
| Lou Williams | LAC | $6,900 | 38.26 | 5.54 |
| Zach LaVine | CHI | $7,000 | 37.01 | 5.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Nwaba | CHI | $3,500 | 21.79 | 6.22 |
| D’Angelo Russell | BKN | $5,600 | 32.13 | 5.74 |
| Austin Rivers | LAC | $5,100 | 28.39 | 5.57 |
| Lou Williams | LAC | $6,900 | 38.26 | 5.54 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,800 | 62.19 | 5.27 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,300 | 47.79 | 4.64 |
| Paul George | OKC | $8,800 | 41.58 | 4.73 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $9,000 | 41.10 | 4.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Nwaba | CHI | $3,500 | 21.79 | 6.22 |
| Robert Covington | PHI | $5,000 | 26.69 | 5.34 |
| Danilo Gallinari | LAC | $6,100 | 32.55 | 5.34 |
| Markieff Morris | WAS | $5,400 | 28.62 | 5.30 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,800 | 62.19 | 5.27 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,300 | 47.79 | 4.64 |
| Paul George | OKC | $8,800 | 41.58 | 4.73 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,000 | 39.14 | 4.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cristiano Felicio | CHI | $3,000 | 17.23 | 5.74 |
| Larry Nance Jr. | CLE | $4,800 | 26.13 | 5.44 |
| Danilo Gallinari | LAC | $6,100 | 32.55 | 5.34 |
| Robert Covington | PHI | $5,000 | 26.69 | 5.34 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $9,700 | 49.95 | 5.15 |
| Dwight Howard | CHA | $8,400 | 39.93 | 4.75 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,000 | 39.14 | 4.89 |
| Enes Kanter | NYK | $7,600 | 37.14 | 4.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cristiano Felicio | CHI | $3,000 | 17.23 | 5.74 |
| Larry Nance Jr. | CLE | $4,800 | 26.13 | 5.44 |
| JaVale McGee | GS | $3,000 | 15.97 | 5.32 |
| Skal Labissiere | SAC | $4,500 | 23.82 | 5.29 |
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.