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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 | Terry Rozier |
| SG | Kentavious Caldwell-Pope |
| SF | LeBron James |
| PF | Kyle Kuzma |
| C | Andre Drummond |
| G | Reggie Bullock |
| F | Marcus Smart |
| Util | Shane Larkin |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 302.86 |
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 | 48.71 | 5.02 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $9,100 | 45.20 | 4.97 |
| Elfrid Payton | PHO | $7,200 | 38.21 | 5.31 |
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $8,100 | 37.97 | 4.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terry Rozier | BOS | $4,900 | 29.90 | 6.10 |
| Dwight Buycks | DET | $3,400 | 18.34 | 5.39 |
| Elfrid Payton | PHO | $7,200 | 38.21 | 5.31 |
| Zach LaVine | CHI | $6,600 | 34.76 | 5.27 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $9,100 | 45.20 | 4.97 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $8,600 | 44.50 | 5.17 |
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $8,100 | 37.97 | 4.69 |
| Eric Bledsoe | MIL | $7,000 | 36.49 | 5.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terry Rozier | BOS | $4,900 | 29.90 | 6.10 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | LAL | $5,900 | 32.92 | 5.58 |
| Marcus Smart | BOS | $4,800 | 26.34 | 5.49 |
| Reggie Bullock | DET | $4,600 | 25.14 | 5.47 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,700 | 62.70 | 5.36 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,400 | 50.59 | 4.86 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $8,600 | 44.50 | 5.17 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $7,000 | 35.42 | 5.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | LAL | $5,900 | 32.92 | 5.58 |
| Kyle Kuzma | LAL | $5,400 | 29.86 | 5.53 |
| Marcus Smart | BOS | $4,800 | 26.34 | 5.49 |
| Reggie Bullock | DET | $4,600 | 25.14 | 5.47 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,700 | 62.70 | 5.36 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,400 | 50.59 | 4.86 |
| Blake Griffin | DET | $7,900 | 40.60 | 5.14 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,000 | 38.18 | 4.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Kuzma | LAL | $5,400 | 29.86 | 5.53 |
| T.J. Warren | PHO | $6,100 | 33.14 | 5.43 |
| Bobby Portis | CHI | $6,200 | 33.36 | 5.38 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,700 | 62.70 | 5.36 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Drummond | DET | $9,500 | 48.00 | 5.05 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $7,600 | 40.76 | 5.36 |
| Blake Griffin | DET | $7,900 | 40.60 | 5.14 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,000 | 38.18 | 4.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Portis | CHI | $6,200 | 33.36 | 5.38 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $7,600 | 40.76 | 5.36 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $6,900 | 36.33 | 5.26 |
| Blake Griffin | DET | $7,900 | 40.60 | 5.14 |
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.