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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 | Kyle Lowry |
| SG | Kentavious Caldwell-Pope |
| SF | Dillon Brooks |
| PF | Larry Nance Jr. |
| C | Anthony Davis |
| G | De’Aaron Fox |
| F | Paul Millsap |
| Util | Luke Kennard |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 308.91 |
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 | $11,100 | 54.66 | 4.92 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $8,300 | 42.71 | 5.15 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $8,100 | 41.69 | 5.15 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $8,000 | 40.54 | 5.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $5,600 | 29.24 | 5.22 |
| Isaiah Thomas | LAL | $6,000 | 31.27 | 5.21 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $8,300 | 42.71 | 5.15 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $8,100 | 41.69 | 5.15 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,100 | 54.66 | 4.92 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $8,300 | 42.71 | 5.15 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $8,100 | 41.69 | 5.15 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $7,500 | 37.12 | 4.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | LAL | $6,200 | 34.11 | 5.50 |
| Dillon Brooks | MEM | $4,200 | 21.96 | 5.23 |
| Isaiah Thomas | LAL | $6,000 | 31.27 | 5.21 |
| Kobi Simmons | MEM | $4,100 | 21.34 | 5.20 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,400 | 60.80 | 5.33 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,400 | 49.60 | 4.77 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $7,600 | 37.20 | 4.89 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $7,500 | 37.12 | 4.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | LAL | $6,200 | 34.11 | 5.50 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,400 | 60.80 | 5.33 |
| Dillon Brooks | MEM | $4,200 | 21.96 | 5.23 |
| Reggie Bullock | DET | $4,700 | 24.10 | 5.13 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,400 | 60.80 | 5.33 |
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,300 | 60.08 | 5.32 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,400 | 49.60 | 4.77 |
| Blake Griffin | DET | $7,900 | 40.07 | 5.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Larry Nance Jr. | CLE | $6,300 | 34.10 | 5.41 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,400 | 60.80 | 5.33 |
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,300 | 60.08 | 5.32 |
| Paul Millsap | DEN | $6,100 | 32.28 | 5.29 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,300 | 60.08 | 5.32 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $9,500 | 47.09 | 4.96 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $8,200 | 42.73 | 5.21 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $9,100 | 41.24 | 4.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Larry Nance Jr. | CLE | $6,300 | 34.10 | 5.41 |
| Kosta Koufos | SAC | $4,400 | 23.75 | 5.40 |
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,300 | 60.08 | 5.32 |
| Paul Millsap | DEN | $6,100 | 32.28 | 5.29 |
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.