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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 | Rajon Rondo |
| SG | Khris Middleton |
| SF | T.J. Warren |
| PF | Skal Labissiere |
| C | Anthony Davis |
| G | Tyler Dorsey |
| F | Nikola Mirotic |
| Util | Dragan Bender |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 307.63 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $8,500 | 42.76 | 5.03 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $8,700 | 42.09 | 4.84 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $8,200 | 41.60 | 5.07 |
| Elfrid Payton | PHO | $7,800 | 39.97 | 5.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rajon Rondo | NOP | $5,800 | 32.93 | 5.68 |
| Tyler Dorsey | ATL | $3,700 | 19.66 | 5.31 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $7,400 | 39.23 | 5.30 |
| Elfrid Payton | PHO | $7,800 | 39.97 | 5.12 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Booker | PHO | $9,200 | 44.68 | 4.86 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $8,500 | 42.76 | 5.03 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $8,700 | 42.09 | 4.84 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $8,200 | 41.60 | 5.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Dorsey | ATL | $3,700 | 19.66 | 5.31 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $6,900 | 35.07 | 5.08 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $8,200 | 41.60 | 5.07 |
| Trey Burke | NYK | $5,300 | 26.83 | 5.06 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,000 | 50.48 | 5.05 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $9,200 | 44.68 | 4.86 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $8,700 | 38.57 | 4.43 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,000 | 37.30 | 4.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T.J. Warren | PHO | $6,400 | 33.93 | 5.30 |
| Robert Covington | PHI | $5,000 | 25.47 | 5.09 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $6,900 | 35.07 | 5.08 |
| Thaddeus Young | IND | $5,800 | 29.43 | 5.07 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,700 | 61.17 | 5.23 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,000 | 50.48 | 5.05 |
| Nikola Mirotic | NOP | $6,800 | 36.01 | 5.30 |
| Otto Porter Jr. | WAS | $7,700 | 35.11 | 4.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skal Labissiere | SAC | $4,800 | 27.69 | 5.77 |
| Nikola Mirotic | NOP | $6,800 | 36.01 | 5.30 |
| T.J. Warren | PHO | $6,400 | 33.93 | 5.30 |
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,700 | 61.17 | 5.23 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,700 | 61.17 | 5.23 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,200 | 48.34 | 4.74 |
| DeAndre Jordan | LAC | $7,600 | 37.72 | 4.96 |
| Dwight Howard | CHA | $7,200 | 35.22 | 4.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skal Labissiere | SAC | $4,800 | 27.69 | 5.77 |
| Kosta Koufos | SAC | $4,400 | 23.64 | 5.37 |
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,700 | 61.17 | 5.23 |
| DeAndre Jordan | LAC | $7,600 | 37.72 | 4.96 |
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.