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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 | Fred VanVleet |
| SG | D’Angelo Russell |
| SF | DeMarre Carroll |
| PF | Draymond Green |
| C | Joel Embiid |
| G | Caris LeVert |
| F | DeMar DeRozan |
| Util | Dorian Finney-Smith |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 298.58 |
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 | $11,600 | 57.86 | 4.99 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $8,800 | 41.00 | 4.66 |
| Terry Rozier | BOS | $8,000 | 37.71 | 4.71 |
| Lou Williams | LAC | $7,400 | 36.64 | 4.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fred VanVleet | TOR | $4,400 | 26.04 | 5.92 |
| Caris LeVert | BKN | $5,000 | 28.42 | 5.68 |
| Delon Wright | TOR | $3,600 | 20.47 | 5.68 |
| D’Angelo Russell | BKN | $6,500 | 36.31 | 5.59 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $7,600 | 40.42 | 5.32 |
| Terry Rozier | BOS | $8,000 | 37.71 | 4.71 |
| Lou Williams | LAC | $7,400 | 36.64 | 4.95 |
| D’Angelo Russell | BKN | $6,500 | 36.31 | 5.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fred VanVleet | TOR | $4,400 | 26.04 | 5.92 |
| Delon Wright | TOR | $3,600 | 20.47 | 5.68 |
| Nick Young | GS | $4,000 | 22.73 | 5.68 |
| D’Angelo Russell | BKN | $6,500 | 36.31 | 5.59 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $8,800 | 41.00 | 4.66 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $7,600 | 40.42 | 5.32 |
| Tobias Harris | LAC | $7,300 | 38.04 | 5.21 |
| Paul George | OKC | $8,100 | 33.61 | 4.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caris LeVert | BKN | $5,000 | 28.42 | 5.68 |
| Joe Harris | BKN | $3,600 | 19.62 | 5.45 |
| Corey Brewer | OKC | $4,400 | 23.81 | 5.41 |
| Andre Iguodala | GS | $4,400 | 23.44 | 5.33 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,600 | 42.96 | 4.99 |
| Julius Randle | LAL | $8,200 | 39.53 | 4.82 |
| Tobias Harris | LAC | $7,300 | 38.04 | 5.21 |
| Paul George | OKC | $8,100 | 33.61 | 4.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Barnes | DAL | $5,900 | 30.90 | 5.24 |
| Tobias Harris | LAC | $7,300 | 38.04 | 5.21 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $4,900 | 25.50 | 5.20 |
| DeMarre Carroll | BKN | $5,400 | 27.97 | 5.18 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $9,500 | 48.23 | 5.08 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,600 | 42.96 | 4.99 |
| Julius Randle | LAL | $8,200 | 39.53 | 4.82 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $8,400 | 39.43 | 4.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $4,900 | 25.50 | 5.20 |
| James Johnson | MIA | $5,200 | 26.72 | 5.14 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $9,500 | 48.23 | 5.08 |
| Willie Cauley-Stein | SAC | $6,200 | 31.01 | 5.00 |
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.