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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 | Lou Williams |
| SG | Tyrone Wallace |
| SF | LeBron James |
| PF | Marvin Williams |
| C | Joel Embiid |
| G | Josh Richardson |
| F | Markieff Morris |
| Util | Cameron Payne |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 292.15 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,700 | 48.77 | 5.03 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $8,900 | 42.15 | 4.74 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $8,600 | 41.71 | 4.85 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $8,700 | 40.53 | 4.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lou Williams | LAC | $7,200 | 39.00 | 5.42 |
| Eric Bledsoe | MIL | $7,300 | 38.78 | 5.31 |
| Goran Dragic | MIA | $6,400 | 33.25 | 5.19 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,700 | 48.77 | 5.03 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $8,900 | 42.15 | 4.74 |
| Lou Williams | LAC | $7,200 | 39.00 | 5.42 |
| Eric Bledsoe | MIL | $7,300 | 38.78 | 5.31 |
| Zach LaVine | CHI | $7,400 | 36.37 | 4.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyrone Wallace | LAC | $4,000 | 22.78 | 5.70 |
| Lou Williams | LAC | $7,200 | 39.00 | 5.42 |
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $5,200 | 27.76 | 5.34 |
| Eric Bledsoe | MIL | $7,300 | 38.78 | 5.31 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,700 | 60.49 | 5.17 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,700 | 51.03 | 4.77 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $8,700 | 40.53 | 4.66 |
| Tobias Harris | LAC | $7,600 | 35.25 | 4.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyrone Wallace | LAC | $4,000 | 22.78 | 5.70 |
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $5,200 | 27.76 | 5.34 |
| Markieff Morris | WAS | $4,900 | 25.56 | 5.22 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,700 | 60.49 | 5.17 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,700 | 60.49 | 5.17 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,700 | 51.03 | 4.77 |
| Tobias Harris | LAC | $7,600 | 35.25 | 4.64 |
| Otto Porter Jr. | WAS | $6,800 | 34.05 | 5.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Markieff Morris | WAS | $4,900 | 25.56 | 5.22 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,700 | 60.49 | 5.17 |
| Jabari Parker | MIL | $4,300 | 22.13 | 5.15 |
| DeMarre Carroll | BKN | $5,800 | 29.29 | 5.05 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $10,500 | 51.40 | 4.90 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $9,400 | 48.86 | 5.20 |
| Dwight Howard | CHA | $8,400 | 39.84 | 4.74 |
| DeAndre Jordan | LAC | $7,900 | 36.45 | 4.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $9,400 | 48.86 | 5.20 |
| Dario Saric | PHI | $6,100 | 30.58 | 5.01 |
| Larry Nance Jr. | CLE | $5,200 | 25.67 | 4.94 |
| John Henson | MIL | $4,700 | 23.11 | 4.92 |
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.