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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 | Malcolm Brogdon |
| SG | MarShon Brooks |
| SF | Tobias Harris |
| PF | Pascal Siakam |
| C | Anthony Davis |
| G | Buddy Hield |
| F | Khris Middleton |
| Util | Norman Powell |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 1107.06 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malcolm Brogdon | MIL | $4,400 | 823.84 | 187.24 |
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $11,900 | 57.07 | 4.80 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,000 | 44.47 | 4.94 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $8,400 | 40.70 | 4.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malcolm Brogdon | MIL | $4,400 | 823.84 | 187.24 |
| Delon Wright | TOR | $3,900 | 25.18 | 6.46 |
| Ish Smith | DET | $4,700 | 26.71 | 5.68 |
| Sean Kilpatrick | CHI | $4,800 | 25.65 | 5.34 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malcolm Brogdon | MIL | $4,400 | 823.84 | 187.24 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $8,300 | 41.64 | 5.02 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $8,400 | 40.70 | 4.85 |
| Eric Bledsoe | MIL | $8,700 | 39.85 | 4.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malcolm Brogdon | MIL | $4,400 | 823.84 | 187.24 |
| Delon Wright | TOR | $3,900 | 25.18 | 6.46 |
| Sindarius Thornwell | LAC | $3,100 | 18.69 | 6.03 |
| MarShon Brooks | MEM | $6,200 | 35.92 | 5.79 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $12,100 | 57.50 | 4.75 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $8,300 | 41.64 | 5.02 |
| Paul George | OKC | $7,800 | 37.76 | 4.84 |
| Tobias Harris | LAC | $6,900 | 34.84 | 5.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sindarius Thornwell | LAC | $3,100 | 18.69 | 6.03 |
| Kyle Korver | CLE | $3,600 | 20.38 | 5.66 |
| Damyean Dotson | NYK | $4,200 | 23.78 | 5.66 |
| C.J. Miles | TOR | $3,300 | 18.66 | 5.65 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,600 | 57.81 | 4.98 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $12,100 | 57.50 | 4.75 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $9,900 | 48.49 | 4.90 |
| Nikola Mirotic | NOP | $6,100 | 39.18 | 6.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Moreland | DET | $3,400 | 23.61 | 6.94 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $3,400 | 23.61 | 6.94 |
| Nikola Mirotic | NOP | $6,100 | 39.18 | 6.42 |
| Jakob Poeltl | TOR | $3,400 | 20.49 | 6.03 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,600 | 57.81 | 4.98 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $10,800 | 53.02 | 4.91 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $9,900 | 48.49 | 4.90 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,300 | 46.76 | 4.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Moreland | DET | $3,400 | 23.61 | 6.94 |
| Jakob Poeltl | TOR | $3,400 | 20.49 | 6.03 |
| Cristiano Felicio | CHI | $4,500 | 24.77 | 5.50 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | TOR | $5,700 | 31.26 | 5.48 |
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.