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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 | Ben Simmons |
| SG | DeAndre’ Bembry |
| SF | Taurean Prince |
| PF | Pascal Siakam |
| C | Nikola Vucevic |
| G | Ricky Rubio |
| F | Julius Randle |
| Util | Trevor Booker |
| Salary | $48,900 |
| Expected Points | 260.35 |
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 | $10,200 | 47.63 | 4.67 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $9,200 | 35.47 | 3.85 |
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $7,700 | 34.26 | 4.45 |
| Ricky Rubio | UTA | $7,200 | 33.86 | 4.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaquille Harrison | PHO | $3,700 | 21.77 | 5.88 |
| Tyler Dorsey | ATL | $4,300 | 22.83 | 5.31 |
| Jonathan Gibson | BOS | $3,000 | 15.09 | 5.03 |
| Fred VanVleet | TOR | $4,500 | 22.17 | 4.93 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $9,200 | 35.47 | 3.85 |
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $7,700 | 34.26 | 4.45 |
| MarShon Brooks | MEM | $14,600 | 33.36 | 2.28 |
| Terry Rozier | BOS | $7,500 | 32.98 | 4.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeAndre’ Bembry | ATL | $3,200 | 20.04 | 6.26 |
| Shaquille Harrison | PHO | $3,700 | 21.77 | 5.88 |
| Tyler Dorsey | ATL | $4,300 | 22.83 | 5.31 |
| Norman Powell | TOR | $3,100 | 16.43 | 5.30 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $11,400 | 51.93 | 4.55 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $10,200 | 47.63 | 4.67 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $7,100 | 32.92 | 4.64 |
| Taurean Prince | ATL | $6,600 | 31.52 | 4.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeAndre’ Bembry | ATL | $3,200 | 20.04 | 6.26 |
| Norman Powell | TOR | $3,100 | 16.43 | 5.30 |
| JJ Redick | PHI | $5,500 | 28.50 | 5.18 |
| Mario Hezonja | ORL | $5,600 | 28.30 | 5.05 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $11,400 | 51.93 | 4.55 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,500 | 39.69 | 4.67 |
| Julius Randle | LAL | $7,600 | 36.11 | 4.75 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $7,100 | 32.92 | 4.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $3,400 | 20.21 | 5.94 |
| John Collins | ATL | $5,200 | 30.04 | 5.78 |
| Mike Muscala | ATL | $4,100 | 23.06 | 5.62 |
| Johnathan Motley | DAL | $5,100 | 26.85 | 5.26 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Drummond | DET | $12,500 | 46.15 | 3.69 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,500 | 39.69 | 4.67 |
| Dwight Howard | CHA | $9,700 | 36.63 | 3.78 |
| Julius Randle | LAL | $7,600 | 36.11 | 4.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Collins | ATL | $5,200 | 30.04 | 5.78 |
| Mike Muscala | ATL | $4,100 | 23.06 | 5.62 |
| Ivica Zubac | LAL | $3,600 | 20.08 | 5.58 |
| Johnathan Motley | DAL | $5,100 | 26.85 | 5.26 |
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.