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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 | Jamal Murray |
| SG | Tyreke Evans |
| SF | Andrew White III |
| PF | Tyler Cavanaugh |
| C | Anthony Davis |
| G | Chris Paul |
| F | LeBron James |
| Util | Shabazz Muhammad |
| Salary | $49,800 |
| Expected Points | 327.96 |
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 | 53.69 | 4.79 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,700 | 46.35 | 4.78 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $7,900 | 43.23 | 5.47 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $8,300 | 41.12 | 4.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinn Cook | GS | $3,400 | 23.85 | 7.01 |
| Cameron Payne | CHI | $4,500 | 27.62 | 6.14 |
| Antonio Blakeney | CHI | $3,200 | 19.33 | 6.04 |
| Ian Clark | NOP | $3,500 | 19.71 | 5.63 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,200 | 53.69 | 4.79 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $8,300 | 41.12 | 4.95 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $8,200 | 40.72 | 4.97 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $9,200 | 39.78 | 4.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damion Lee | ATL | $2,900 | 20.26 | 6.98 |
| Cameron Payne | CHI | $4,500 | 27.62 | 6.14 |
| Nick Young | GS | $4,500 | 26.69 | 5.93 |
| Ian Clark | NOP | $3,500 | 19.71 | 5.63 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,900 | 64.02 | 5.38 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $17,000 | 53.48 | 3.15 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $13,200 | 37.22 | 2.82 |
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $8,100 | 36.68 | 4.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew White III | ATL | $1,000 | 12.46 | 12.46 |
| Damion Lee | ATL | $2,900 | 20.26 | 6.98 |
| Jeff Green | CLE | $4,600 | 26.06 | 5.66 |
| Will Barton | DEN | $6,200 | 34.37 | 5.54 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,900 | 64.02 | 5.38 |
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,500 | 60.06 | 5.22 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $17,000 | 53.48 | 3.15 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,800 | 42.56 | 4.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Cavanaugh | ATL | $1,700 | 13.41 | 7.89 |
| Al Jefferson | IND | $3,900 | 22.43 | 5.75 |
| Jeff Green | CLE | $4,600 | 26.06 | 5.66 |
| DeMarre Carroll | BKN | $5,200 | 28.33 | 5.45 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,500 | 60.06 | 5.22 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,500 | 48.75 | 5.13 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $8,600 | 43.60 | 5.07 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,800 | 42.56 | 4.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Jefferson | IND | $3,900 | 22.43 | 5.75 |
| Paul Millsap | DEN | $5,800 | 31.32 | 5.40 |
| Rondae Hollis-Jefferson | BKN | $5,700 | 30.64 | 5.37 |
| Dwight Powell | DAL | $5,300 | 27.90 | 5.26 |
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.