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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 | Damian Lillard |
| SG | Donovan Mitchell |
| SF | LeBron James |
| PF | Noah Vonleh |
| C | Alex Len |
| G | Dennis Schroder |
| F | Dewayne Dedmon |
| Util | Antonio Blakeney |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 269.33 |
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 | $11,200 | 55.12 | 4.92 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,600 | 50.18 | 5.23 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $8,600 | 41.63 | 4.84 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $8,200 | 41.62 | 5.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dennis Schroder | ATL | $6,200 | 34.09 | 5.50 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,600 | 50.18 | 5.23 |
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $7,400 | 38.08 | 5.15 |
| Fred VanVleet | TOR | $4,400 | 22.48 | 5.11 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,200 | 55.12 | 4.92 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $8,200 | 41.62 | 5.08 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $8,000 | 38.92 | 4.86 |
| Lou Williams | LAC | $7,600 | 38.38 | 5.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Korver | CLE | $4,000 | 20.78 | 5.19 |
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $7,400 | 38.08 | 5.15 |
| Fred VanVleet | TOR | $4,400 | 22.48 | 5.11 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $8,200 | 41.62 | 5.08 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,400 | 58.41 | 5.12 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $8,700 | 40.99 | 4.71 |
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $7,800 | 37.28 | 4.78 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $7,500 | 36.12 | 4.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Beasley | NYK | $5,400 | 28.82 | 5.34 |
| Troy Williams | NYK | $3,300 | 17.62 | 5.34 |
| Kyle Korver | CLE | $4,000 | 20.78 | 5.19 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,400 | 58.41 | 5.12 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,500 | 60.09 | 5.22 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,400 | 58.41 | 5.12 |
| Blake Griffin | DET | $7,800 | 40.51 | 5.19 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,000 | 36.57 | 4.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noah Vonleh | CHI | $3,800 | 21.44 | 5.64 |
| Jarell Martin | MEM | $5,100 | 28.32 | 5.55 |
| Nikola Mirotic | NOP | $5,600 | 31.03 | 5.54 |
| Dewayne Dedmon | ATL | $4,700 | 25.27 | 5.38 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,500 | 60.09 | 5.22 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $9,700 | 47.24 | 4.87 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $8,300 | 43.12 | 5.19 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $8,900 | 42.46 | 4.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Len | PHO | $3,700 | 20.93 | 5.66 |
| Noah Vonleh | CHI | $3,800 | 21.44 | 5.64 |
| Jarell Martin | MEM | $5,100 | 28.32 | 5.55 |
| Dewayne Dedmon | ATL | $4,700 | 25.27 | 5.38 |
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.