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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 | Jrue Holiday |
| SG | Kyle Korver |
| SF | DeMar DeRozan |
| PF | Noah Vonleh |
| C | Anthony Davis |
| G | D’Angelo Russell |
| F | Otto Porter Jr. |
| Util | Dante Cunningham |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 307.2 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $11,500 | 57.55 | 5.00 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $8,200 | 42.87 | 5.23 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $8,700 | 41.23 | 4.74 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $8,600 | 41.20 | 4.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Dorsey | ATL | $4,100 | 21.90 | 5.34 |
| Jeff Teague | MIN | $6,600 | 35.26 | 5.34 |
| D’Angelo Russell | BKN | $6,200 | 32.86 | 5.30 |
| Ricky Rubio | UTA | $6,800 | 35.57 | 5.23 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $8,200 | 42.87 | 5.23 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $8,700 | 41.23 | 4.74 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $8,600 | 41.20 | 4.79 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $8,600 | 40.23 | 4.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Korver | CLE | $3,600 | 19.30 | 5.36 |
| Tyler Dorsey | ATL | $4,100 | 21.90 | 5.34 |
| D’Angelo Russell | BKN | $6,200 | 32.86 | 5.30 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $8,200 | 42.87 | 5.23 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,600 | 59.60 | 5.14 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $8,600 | 40.23 | 4.68 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $8,000 | 39.84 | 4.98 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $7,700 | 39.04 | 5.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Korver | CLE | $3,600 | 19.30 | 5.36 |
| Otto Porter Jr. | WAS | $6,400 | 34.26 | 5.35 |
| Denzel Valentine | CHI | $4,700 | 24.48 | 5.21 |
| Kyle Kuzma | LAL | $6,400 | 33.01 | 5.16 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,200 | 59.64 | 5.33 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,600 | 59.60 | 5.14 |
| Blake Griffin | DET | $8,100 | 40.17 | 4.96 |
| Tobias Harris | LAC | $8,300 | 38.79 | 4.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noah Vonleh | CHI | $3,400 | 19.59 | 5.76 |
| Otto Porter Jr. | WAS | $6,400 | 34.26 | 5.35 |
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,200 | 59.64 | 5.33 |
| Dante Cunningham | BKN | $3,300 | 17.58 | 5.33 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,200 | 59.64 | 5.33 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,400 | 47.10 | 5.01 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $8,500 | 45.00 | 5.29 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $9,000 | 42.49 | 4.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noah Vonleh | CHI | $3,400 | 19.59 | 5.76 |
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,200 | 59.64 | 5.33 |
| Dante Cunningham | BKN | $3,300 | 17.58 | 5.33 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $7,800 | 41.48 | 5.32 |
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.