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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 | Isaiah Thomas |
| SG | Andrew Wiggins |
| SF | LeBron James |
| PF | Justise Winslow |
| C | Joel Embiid |
| G | Jordan Clarkson |
| F | Rodney Hood |
| Util | Gorgui Dieng |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 295.12 |
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 | $9,400 | 48.38 | 5.15 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $8,600 | 41.24 | 4.79 |
| D’Angelo Russell | BKN | $7,300 | 36.50 | 5.00 |
| Goran Dragic | MIA | $7,400 | 36.31 | 4.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Clarkson | CLE | $4,600 | 25.55 | 5.55 |
| Isaiah Thomas | LAL | $5,100 | 28.32 | 5.55 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $5,600 | 30.09 | 5.37 |
| Dwyane Wade | MIA | $5,000 | 26.41 | 5.28 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D’Angelo Russell | BKN | $7,300 | 36.50 | 5.00 |
| CJ McCollum | POR | $6,900 | 33.26 | 4.82 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $6,700 | 33.25 | 4.96 |
| Brandon Ingram | LAL | $6,900 | 32.00 | 4.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Clarkson | CLE | $4,600 | 25.55 | 5.55 |
| Isaiah Thomas | LAL | $5,100 | 28.32 | 5.55 |
| Rodney Hood | CLE | $4,400 | 24.09 | 5.48 |
| Dwyane Wade | MIA | $5,000 | 26.41 | 5.28 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,900 | 60.45 | 5.08 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $8,600 | 41.24 | 4.79 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $6,700 | 33.25 | 4.96 |
| Brandon Ingram | LAL | $6,900 | 32.00 | 4.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rodney Hood | CLE | $4,400 | 24.09 | 5.48 |
| Justise Winslow | MIA | $3,900 | 20.60 | 5.28 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,900 | 60.45 | 5.08 |
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $5,800 | 29.19 | 5.03 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,900 | 60.45 | 5.08 |
| Julius Randle | LAL | $7,500 | 37.90 | 5.05 |
| Dario Saric | PHI | $6,500 | 30.87 | 4.75 |
| DeMarre Carroll | BKN | $5,900 | 28.51 | 4.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justise Winslow | MIA | $3,900 | 20.60 | 5.28 |
| Skal Labissiere | SAC | $4,500 | 23.71 | 5.27 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,900 | 60.45 | 5.08 |
| Julius Randle | LAL | $7,500 | 37.90 | 5.05 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,000 | 51.43 | 5.14 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,600 | 46.23 | 4.82 |
| Julius Randle | LAL | $7,500 | 37.90 | 5.05 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $8,000 | 37.68 | 4.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skal Labissiere | SAC | $4,500 | 23.71 | 5.27 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,000 | 51.43 | 5.14 |
| Julius Randle | LAL | $7,500 | 37.90 | 5.05 |
| Kelly Olynyk | MIA | $4,800 | 23.96 | 4.99 |
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.