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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 | Trey Burke |
| SG | Will Barton |
| SF | Kyle Kuzma |
| PF | Marquese Chriss |
| C | Nikola Jokic |
| G | Lonzo Ball |
| F | Julius Randle |
| Util | Luke Kornet |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 296.17 |
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 | $8,800 | 43.99 | 5.00 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $8,300 | 40.31 | 4.86 |
| Lonzo Ball | LAL | $7,800 | 38.13 | 4.89 |
| Terry Rozier | BOS | $7,600 | 34.99 | 4.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Burke | NYK | $4,800 | 30.18 | 6.29 |
| Wayne Selden Jr. | MEM | $3,800 | 20.89 | 5.50 |
| Andrew Harrison | MEM | $5,200 | 27.04 | 5.20 |
| Reggie Jackson | DET | $4,400 | 22.59 | 5.13 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Barton | DEN | $7,100 | 35.59 | 5.01 |
| Terry Rozier | BOS | $7,600 | 34.99 | 4.60 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $7,300 | 34.71 | 4.75 |
| Josh Jackson | PHO | $6,700 | 34.07 | 5.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Burke | NYK | $4,800 | 30.18 | 6.29 |
| Troy Daniels | PHO | $4,000 | 22.00 | 5.50 |
| Wayne Selden Jr. | MEM | $3,800 | 20.89 | 5.50 |
| Andrew Harrison | MEM | $5,200 | 27.04 | 5.20 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $8,800 | 43.99 | 5.00 |
| Kyle Kuzma | LAL | $6,900 | 36.37 | 5.27 |
| Will Barton | DEN | $7,100 | 35.59 | 5.01 |
| Josh Jackson | PHO | $6,700 | 34.07 | 5.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Beasley | NYK | $5,700 | 30.02 | 5.27 |
| Kyle Kuzma | LAL | $6,900 | 36.37 | 5.27 |
| Josh Jackson | PHO | $6,700 | 34.07 | 5.09 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | LAL | $6,200 | 31.39 | 5.06 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Griffin | DET | $9,200 | 43.74 | 4.75 |
| Julius Randle | LAL | $7,900 | 42.40 | 5.37 |
| Kyle Kuzma | LAL | $6,900 | 36.37 | 5.27 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $6,800 | 32.39 | 4.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marquese Chriss | PHO | $3,800 | 21.24 | 5.59 |
| Julius Randle | LAL | $7,900 | 42.40 | 5.37 |
| Michael Beasley | NYK | $5,700 | 30.02 | 5.27 |
| Kyle Kuzma | LAL | $6,900 | 36.37 | 5.27 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,300 | 47.35 | 5.09 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $9,700 | 46.76 | 4.82 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $8,600 | 46.13 | 5.36 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $9,400 | 44.94 | 4.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marquese Chriss | PHO | $3,800 | 21.24 | 5.59 |
| Brook Lopez | LAL | $6,000 | 32.70 | 5.45 |
| Julius Randle | LAL | $7,900 | 42.40 | 5.37 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $8,600 | 46.13 | 5.36 |
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.