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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 | Andrew Harrison |
| SG | Kelly Oubre Jr. |
| SF | LeBron James |
| PF | James Johnson |
| C | Alex Len |
| G | Rajon Rondo |
| F | Anthony Davis |
| Util | Tyrone Wallace |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 275 |
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 | $11,400 | 56.88 | 4.99 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $9,600 | 46.01 | 4.79 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $8,700 | 44.46 | 5.11 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $9,100 | 43.67 | 4.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Harrison | MEM | $4,300 | 23.02 | 5.35 |
| Goran Dragic | MIA | $6,300 | 33.14 | 5.26 |
| Rajon Rondo | NOP | $5,800 | 30.51 | 5.26 |
| Eric Bledsoe | MIL | $6,900 | 35.99 | 5.22 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,400 | 56.88 | 4.99 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $9,600 | 46.01 | 4.79 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $8,800 | 41.88 | 4.76 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIN | $9,000 | 41.06 | 4.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Harrison | MEM | $4,300 | 23.02 | 5.35 |
| Kelly Oubre Jr. | WAS | $4,500 | 23.80 | 5.29 |
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $5,700 | 29.79 | 5.23 |
| Eric Bledsoe | MIL | $6,900 | 35.99 | 5.22 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,200 | 57.83 | 5.16 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,500 | 49.18 | 4.68 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIN | $9,000 | 41.06 | 4.56 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $8,000 | 38.62 | 4.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelly Oubre Jr. | WAS | $4,500 | 23.80 | 5.29 |
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $5,700 | 29.79 | 5.23 |
| James Johnson | MIA | $4,700 | 24.43 | 5.20 |
| T.J. Warren | PHO | $6,000 | 31.11 | 5.19 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,100 | 58.87 | 5.30 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,200 | 57.83 | 5.16 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,500 | 49.18 | 4.68 |
| Blake Griffin | DET | $8,600 | 41.21 | 4.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,100 | 58.87 | 5.30 |
| James Johnson | MIA | $4,700 | 24.43 | 5.20 |
| T.J. Warren | PHO | $6,000 | 31.11 | 5.19 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,200 | 57.83 | 5.16 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,100 | 58.87 | 5.30 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $10,300 | 50.07 | 4.86 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $9,300 | 49.52 | 5.32 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,400 | 48.20 | 5.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Len | PHO | $4,800 | 28.27 | 5.89 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $9,300 | 49.52 | 5.32 |
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,100 | 58.87 | 5.30 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $7,600 | 39.37 | 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.