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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 | Josh Hart |
| SG | Tyrone Wallace |
| SF | LeBron James |
| PF | Marquese Chriss |
| C | Jusuf Nurkic |
| G | Isaiah Taylor |
| F | Anthony Davis |
| Util | Tyler Zeller |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 296.81 |
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 | $11,500 | 56.53 | 4.92 |
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $11,300 | 55.86 | 4.94 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $9,400 | 46.02 | 4.90 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,600 | 44.99 | 4.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Hart | LAL | $3,900 | 23.38 | 5.99 |
| Isaiah Taylor | ATL | $4,800 | 28.61 | 5.96 |
| Tyler Ulis | PHO | $4,700 | 27.94 | 5.94 |
| Shaquille Harrison | PHO | $3,600 | 21.12 | 5.87 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,500 | 56.53 | 4.92 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $7,900 | 39.23 | 4.97 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $8,200 | 38.64 | 4.71 |
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $7,500 | 38.56 | 5.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Hart | LAL | $3,900 | 23.38 | 5.99 |
| Damion Lee | ATL | $4,200 | 24.72 | 5.89 |
| Shaquille Harrison | PHO | $3,600 | 21.12 | 5.87 |
| Tyrone Wallace | LAC | $3,400 | 19.70 | 5.79 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,800 | 61.48 | 5.21 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,800 | 51.57 | 4.77 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $9,400 | 46.02 | 4.90 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $7,900 | 39.23 | 4.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damion Lee | ATL | $4,200 | 24.72 | 5.89 |
| Robert Covington | PHI | $5,900 | 33.13 | 5.61 |
| Gerald Green | HOU | $5,200 | 28.73 | 5.53 |
| Ersan Ilyasova | PHI | $4,000 | 21.35 | 5.34 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,800 | 61.48 | 5.21 |
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,600 | 58.91 | 5.08 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,800 | 51.57 | 4.77 |
| Paul George | OKC | $8,100 | 39.08 | 4.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marquese Chriss | PHO | $4,800 | 27.37 | 5.70 |
| Robert Covington | PHI | $5,900 | 33.13 | 5.61 |
| Noah Vonleh | CHI | $4,700 | 25.15 | 5.35 |
| Ersan Ilyasova | PHI | $4,000 | 21.35 | 5.34 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,600 | 58.91 | 5.08 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,100 | 48.18 | 4.77 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $9,100 | 46.47 | 5.11 |
| DeAndre Jordan | LAC | $8,300 | 41.23 | 4.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $6,500 | 38.68 | 5.95 |
| Marquese Chriss | PHO | $4,800 | 27.37 | 5.70 |
| Tyler Zeller | MIL | $3,200 | 17.85 | 5.58 |
| Noah Vonleh | CHI | $4,700 | 25.15 | 5.35 |
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.