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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 | Isaiah Taylor |
| SG | Tyreke Evans |
| SF | Jeremy Lamb |
| PF | JaMychal Green |
| C | Willy Hernangomez |
| G | James Harden |
| F | Blake Griffin |
| Util | Deyonta Davis |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 272.87 |
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 | $11,600 | 58.35 | 5.03 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $9,100 | 43.41 | 4.77 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $8,200 | 42.11 | 5.13 |
| Tyreke Evans | MEM | $7,900 | 41.53 | 5.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaiah Taylor | ATL | $3,700 | 25.25 | 6.82 |
| Wayne Selden Jr. | MEM | $3,400 | 19.14 | 5.63 |
| D.J. Augustin | ORL | $5,000 | 26.35 | 5.27 |
| J.J. Barea | DAL | $5,500 | 29.00 | 5.27 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,600 | 58.35 | 5.03 |
| Tyreke Evans | MEM | $7,900 | 41.53 | 5.26 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $7,800 | 39.91 | 5.12 |
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $7,500 | 38.76 | 5.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damion Lee | ATL | $3,200 | 18.62 | 5.82 |
| Wayne Selden Jr. | MEM | $3,400 | 19.14 | 5.63 |
| E’Twaun Moore | NOP | $4,300 | 23.19 | 5.39 |
| Jeremy Lamb | CHA | $5,700 | 30.58 | 5.36 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $9,100 | 43.41 | 4.77 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $7,300 | 37.23 | 5.10 |
| Taurean Prince | ATL | $7,200 | 36.00 | 5.00 |
| JaMychal Green | MEM | $5,800 | 32.61 | 5.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damion Lee | ATL | $3,200 | 18.62 | 5.82 |
| JaMychal Green | MEM | $5,800 | 32.61 | 5.62 |
| E’Twaun Moore | NOP | $4,300 | 23.19 | 5.39 |
| Jeremy Lamb | CHA | $5,700 | 30.58 | 5.36 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,700 | 57.34 | 4.90 |
| Blake Griffin | DET | $8,600 | 42.95 | 4.99 |
| Julius Randle | LAL | $8,000 | 39.50 | 4.94 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $7,300 | 37.23 | 5.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Muscala | ATL | $4,400 | 25.31 | 5.75 |
| JaMychal Green | MEM | $5,800 | 32.61 | 5.62 |
| Frank Kaminsky | CHA | $4,100 | 22.58 | 5.51 |
| Dewayne Dedmon | ATL | $5,600 | 29.49 | 5.27 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,700 | 57.34 | 4.90 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $9,900 | 48.37 | 4.89 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $8,700 | 44.64 | 5.13 |
| Blake Griffin | DET | $8,600 | 42.95 | 4.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willy Hernangomez | CHA | $3,400 | 20.80 | 6.12 |
| Mike Muscala | ATL | $4,400 | 25.31 | 5.75 |
| Frank Kaminsky | CHA | $4,100 | 22.58 | 5.51 |
| Dewayne Dedmon | ATL | $5,600 | 29.49 | 5.27 |
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.