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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 | Rajon Rondo |
| SG | MarShon Brooks |
| SF | LeBron James |
| PF | Bismack Biyombo |
| C | Kyle O’Quinn |
| G | Josh Jackson |
| F | Mario Hezonja |
| Util | Pascal Siakam |
| Salary | $49,700 |
| Expected Points | 286.36 |
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 | $9,700 | 45.68 | 4.71 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $8,700 | 40.89 | 4.70 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $8,500 | 40.30 | 4.74 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $7,900 | 36.59 | 4.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kobi Simmons | MEM | $3,400 | 19.63 | 5.77 |
| Shelvin Mack | ORL | $4,600 | 26.51 | 5.76 |
| Tyler Ulis | PHO | $5,900 | 33.34 | 5.65 |
| Tyler Dorsey | ATL | $3,900 | 21.68 | 5.56 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $8,700 | 40.89 | 4.70 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $8,500 | 40.30 | 4.74 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,200 | 37.42 | 4.56 |
| Josh Jackson | PHO | $7,400 | 37.16 | 5.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MarShon Brooks | MEM | $5,200 | 31.90 | 6.13 |
| Jamel Artis | ORL | $3,400 | 20.25 | 5.95 |
| Ben McLemore | MEM | $4,100 | 23.70 | 5.78 |
| Shelvin Mack | ORL | $4,600 | 26.51 | 5.76 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,500 | 62.23 | 5.41 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $9,700 | 45.68 | 4.71 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,200 | 37.42 | 4.56 |
| Josh Jackson | PHO | $7,400 | 37.16 | 5.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamel Artis | ORL | $3,400 | 20.25 | 5.95 |
| Ben McLemore | MEM | $4,100 | 23.70 | 5.78 |
| Danuel House | PHO | $3,900 | 21.23 | 5.44 |
| Mario Hezonja | ORL | $5,900 | 32.12 | 5.44 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,500 | 62.23 | 5.41 |
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $12,000 | 56.68 | 4.72 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $7,500 | 36.76 | 4.90 |
| Kyle Kuzma | LAL | $7,500 | 36.73 | 4.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bismack Biyombo | ORL | $3,900 | 25.21 | 6.46 |
| Ivan Rabb | MEM | $4,000 | 24.03 | 6.01 |
| Khem Birch | ORL | $4,000 | 22.59 | 5.65 |
| Kyle O’Quinn | NYK | $5,700 | 32.09 | 5.63 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $12,000 | 56.68 | 4.72 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,100 | 48.25 | 4.78 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $9,800 | 44.48 | 4.54 |
| Dwight Howard | CHA | $9,200 | 39.65 | 4.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bismack Biyombo | ORL | $3,900 | 25.21 | 6.46 |
| Ivan Rabb | MEM | $4,000 | 24.03 | 6.01 |
| Khem Birch | ORL | $4,000 | 22.59 | 5.65 |
| Kyle O’Quinn | NYK | $5,700 | 32.09 | 5.63 |
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.