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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 | Tyus Jones |
| SG | Denzel Valentine |
| SF | Josh Jackson |
| PF | Julius Randle |
| C | Anthony Davis |
| G | Wayne Selden Jr. |
| F | Aaron Gordon |
| Util | Marquese Chriss |
| Salary | $49,300 |
| Expected Points | 296.38 |
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 | $11,700 | 57.33 | 4.90 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $12,200 | 43.58 | 3.57 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $8,500 | 41.99 | 4.94 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $8,200 | 38.90 | 4.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyus Jones | MIN | $1,600 | 10.93 | 6.83 |
| Wayne Selden Jr. | MEM | $3,700 | 23.07 | 6.24 |
| Demetrius Jackson | PHI | $1,000 | 5.96 | 5.96 |
| Ian Clark | NOP | $3,800 | 21.03 | 5.53 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,700 | 57.33 | 4.90 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $8,200 | 38.90 | 4.74 |
| Josh Jackson | PHO | $7,000 | 34.78 | 4.97 |
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $6,800 | 32.53 | 4.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyus Jones | MIN | $1,600 | 10.93 | 6.83 |
| Wayne Selden Jr. | MEM | $3,700 | 23.07 | 6.24 |
| Justin Anderson | PHI | $2,000 | 11.98 | 5.99 |
| Troy Daniels | PHO | $3,900 | 23.21 | 5.95 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $12,200 | 43.58 | 3.57 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $7,500 | 38.69 | 5.16 |
| Josh Jackson | PHO | $7,000 | 34.78 | 4.97 |
| Kyle Kuzma | LAL | $6,600 | 33.65 | 5.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Anderson | PHI | $2,000 | 11.98 | 5.99 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $7,500 | 38.69 | 5.16 |
| Harrison Barnes | DAL | $6,200 | 31.85 | 5.14 |
| Denzel Valentine | CHI | $6,100 | 31.30 | 5.13 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,500 | 58.22 | 5.06 |
| Blake Griffin | DET | $9,500 | 44.84 | 4.72 |
| Julius Randle | LAL | $8,300 | 41.17 | 4.96 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $7,500 | 38.69 | 5.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheick Diallo | NOP | $3,800 | 21.88 | 5.76 |
| Noah Vonleh | CHI | $4,500 | 25.06 | 5.57 |
| Bobby Portis | CHI | $6,500 | 33.90 | 5.22 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $7,500 | 38.69 | 5.16 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,500 | 58.22 | 5.06 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $13,400 | 49.51 | 3.69 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $13,700 | 48.77 | 3.56 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $9,300 | 45.57 | 4.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheick Diallo | NOP | $3,800 | 21.88 | 5.76 |
| Noah Vonleh | CHI | $4,500 | 25.06 | 5.57 |
| Bobby Portis | CHI | $6,500 | 33.90 | 5.22 |
| Dwight Howard | CHA | $8,000 | 41.41 | 5.18 |
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.