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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 | Shabazz Napier |
| SG | Evan Turner |
| SF | Taurean Prince |
| PF | Larry Nance Jr. |
| C | Karl-Anthony Towns |
| G | D’Angelo Russell |
| F | LeBron James |
| Util | Aaron Harrison |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 311.51 |
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 | $9,300 | 43.91 | 4.72 |
| Lou Williams | LAC | $8,200 | 40.84 | 4.98 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $8,500 | 40.75 | 4.79 |
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $7,500 | 39.85 | 5.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shabazz Napier | POR | $3,800 | 27.36 | 7.20 |
| Isaiah Taylor | ATL | $3,800 | 24.08 | 6.34 |
| Mario Chalmers | MEM | $3,200 | 20.24 | 6.32 |
| Tyrone Wallace | LAC | $3,000 | 17.94 | 5.98 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lou Williams | LAC | $8,200 | 40.84 | 4.98 |
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $7,500 | 39.85 | 5.31 |
| CJ McCollum | POR | $7,500 | 38.65 | 5.15 |
| Taurean Prince | ATL | $7,100 | 37.57 | 5.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shabazz Napier | POR | $3,800 | 27.36 | 7.20 |
| Evan Turner | POR | $3,600 | 23.26 | 6.46 |
| Tyrone Wallace | LAC | $3,000 | 17.94 | 5.98 |
| D’Angelo Russell | BKN | $6,300 | 35.58 | 5.65 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,600 | 62.33 | 5.37 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $9,300 | 43.91 | 4.72 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $8,300 | 39.93 | 4.81 |
| Taurean Prince | ATL | $7,100 | 37.57 | 5.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Turner | POR | $3,600 | 23.26 | 6.46 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,600 | 62.33 | 5.37 |
| Joe Ingles | UTA | $6,100 | 32.74 | 5.37 |
| JaMychal Green | MEM | $5,600 | 30.02 | 5.36 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,600 | 62.33 | 5.37 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $8,300 | 39.93 | 4.81 |
| Julius Randle | LAL | $8,100 | 39.06 | 4.82 |
| Tobias Harris | LAC | $7,300 | 36.42 | 4.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marquese Chriss | PHO | $4,300 | 23.91 | 5.56 |
| Dewayne Dedmon | ATL | $5,300 | 29.25 | 5.52 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,600 | 62.33 | 5.37 |
| JaMychal Green | MEM | $5,600 | 30.02 | 5.36 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,500 | 49.41 | 5.20 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $9,400 | 43.59 | 4.64 |
| Dwight Howard | CHA | $8,600 | 42.59 | 4.95 |
| DeAndre Jordan | LAC | $8,400 | 41.87 | 4.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alan Williams | PHO | $3,400 | 18.95 | 5.57 |
| Marquese Chriss | PHO | $4,300 | 23.91 | 5.56 |
| Dewayne Dedmon | ATL | $5,300 | 29.25 | 5.52 |
| Aron Baynes | BOS | $3,400 | 18.50 | 5.44 |
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.