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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 | Wayne Selden Jr. |
| SG | Jrue Holiday |
| SF | LeBron James |
| PF | Kevin Love |
| C | Marc Gasol |
| G | Darren Collison |
| F | Noah Vonleh |
| Util | Paul Zipser |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 287.01 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $9,000 | 42.64 | 4.74 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $7,900 | 42.12 | 5.33 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $8,700 | 40.89 | 4.70 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $7,800 | 39.92 | 5.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne Selden Jr. | MEM | $3,500 | 19.43 | 5.55 |
| Darren Collison | IND | $5,500 | 30.35 | 5.52 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $7,900 | 42.12 | 5.33 |
| Rajon Rondo | NOP | $5,700 | 30.34 | 5.32 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $7,900 | 42.12 | 5.33 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,000 | 41.65 | 5.21 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $8,600 | 39.60 | 4.60 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $8,200 | 39.13 | 4.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne Selden Jr. | MEM | $3,500 | 19.43 | 5.55 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $7,900 | 42.12 | 5.33 |
| Danny Green | SAS | $4,300 | 22.70 | 5.28 |
| Cameron Payne | CHI | $5,300 | 28.01 | 5.28 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,700 | 62.03 | 5.30 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,100 | 57.50 | 5.18 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $9,000 | 42.64 | 4.74 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,000 | 41.65 | 5.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Markieff Morris | WAS | $5,500 | 29.76 | 5.41 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,700 | 62.03 | 5.30 |
| Danny Green | SAS | $4,300 | 22.70 | 5.28 |
| Jeremy Lamb | CHA | $5,400 | 28.42 | 5.26 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,700 | 62.03 | 5.30 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,100 | 57.50 | 5.18 |
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,500 | 54.71 | 4.76 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,800 | 41.83 | 4.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Love | CLE | $6,400 | 35.38 | 5.53 |
| Noah Vonleh | CHI | $4,100 | 22.26 | 5.43 |
| Markieff Morris | WAS | $5,500 | 29.76 | 5.41 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,700 | 62.03 | 5.30 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,500 | 54.71 | 4.76 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $9,600 | 47.40 | 4.94 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $9,700 | 47.25 | 4.87 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,800 | 41.83 | 4.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Love | CLE | $6,400 | 35.38 | 5.53 |
| Noah Vonleh | CHI | $4,100 | 22.26 | 5.43 |
| Ian Mahinmi | WAS | $3,500 | 18.44 | 5.27 |
| James Johnson | MIA | $6,200 | 31.84 | 5.14 |
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.