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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 | Eric Bledsoe |
| SG | Jamal Murray |
| SF | LeBron James |
| PF | Pau Gasol |
| C | Clint Capela |
| G | Gary Harris |
| F | Jabari Parker |
| Util | Emeka Okafor |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 285.67 |
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 | $11,000 | 57.48 | 5.23 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $8,700 | 45.48 | 5.23 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $8,600 | 43.00 | 5.00 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $8,900 | 40.49 | 4.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Bledsoe | MIL | $6,900 | 37.44 | 5.43 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $8,700 | 45.48 | 5.23 |
| James Harden | HOU | $11,000 | 57.48 | 5.23 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $7,800 | 40.23 | 5.16 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,000 | 57.48 | 5.23 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $8,600 | 43.00 | 5.00 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $7,800 | 40.23 | 5.16 |
| Eric Bledsoe | MIL | $6,900 | 37.44 | 5.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Bledsoe | MIL | $6,900 | 37.44 | 5.43 |
| Gary Harris | DEN | $5,600 | 29.35 | 5.24 |
| James Harden | HOU | $11,000 | 57.48 | 5.23 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $6,700 | 34.92 | 5.21 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,200 | 58.87 | 5.26 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,700 | 53.99 | 5.05 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $8,900 | 40.49 | 4.55 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $6,700 | 34.92 | 5.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jabari Parker | MIL | $4,000 | 21.10 | 5.28 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,200 | 58.87 | 5.26 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $6,700 | 34.92 | 5.21 |
| Wilson Chandler | DEN | $5,200 | 26.64 | 5.12 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,500 | 60.73 | 5.28 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,200 | 58.87 | 5.26 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,700 | 53.99 | 5.05 |
| Blake Griffin | DET | $11,700 | 43.87 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,500 | 60.73 | 5.28 |
| Jabari Parker | MIL | $4,000 | 21.10 | 5.28 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,200 | 58.87 | 5.26 |
| Pau Gasol | SAS | $5,900 | 31.02 | 5.26 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,500 | 60.73 | 5.28 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $10,300 | 50.87 | 4.94 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $9,600 | 49.89 | 5.20 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $12,600 | 46.93 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clint Capela | HOU | $7,100 | 38.91 | 5.48 |
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,500 | 60.73 | 5.28 |
| Pau Gasol | SAS | $5,900 | 31.02 | 5.26 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $9,600 | 49.89 | 5.20 |
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.