For full value reports and bulk linuep optimzers, check out FantasyPlus from Sports from the Basement.
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 | Damian Lillard |
| SG | MarShon Brooks |
| SF | Jimmy Butler |
| PF | Andre Ingram |
| C | Rudy Gobert |
| G | D’Angelo Russell |
| F | Tarik Black |
| Util | Kobi Simmons |
| Salary | $46,500 |
| Expected Points | 269.31 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $11,900 | 59.44 | 4.99 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $10,300 | 43.36 | 4.21 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $8,600 | 43.22 | 5.03 |
| Eric Bledsoe | MIL | $8,700 | 40.34 | 4.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frank Ntilikina | NYK | $4,300 | 23.81 | 5.54 |
| Reggie Jackson | DET | $6,200 | 34.05 | 5.49 |
| Sean Kilpatrick | CHI | $5,100 | 27.76 | 5.44 |
| Patty Mills | SAS | $4,600 | 24.13 | 5.25 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Bledsoe | MIL | $8,700 | 40.34 | 4.64 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $8,400 | 38.32 | 4.56 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIN | $7,400 | 38.29 | 5.17 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $8,200 | 37.72 | 4.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R.J. Hunter | HOU | $3,000 | 19.01 | 6.34 |
| Luke Kennard | DET | $4,300 | 26.85 | 6.24 |
| Jabari Bird | BOS | $3,400 | 21.16 | 6.22 |
| Damyean Dotson | NYK | $4,400 | 24.92 | 5.66 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,200 | 47.63 | 4.67 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,400 | 44.84 | 3.93 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $10,300 | 43.36 | 4.21 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $8,400 | 38.32 | 4.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Kennard | DET | $4,300 | 26.85 | 6.24 |
| Damyean Dotson | NYK | $4,400 | 24.92 | 5.66 |
| Gerald Green | HOU | $5,600 | 30.23 | 5.40 |
| Dillon Brooks | MEM | $5,400 | 28.99 | 5.37 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,200 | 53.62 | 4.79 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,200 | 47.63 | 4.67 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,400 | 44.84 | 3.93 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $10,000 | 44.44 | 4.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Ingram | LAL | $3,000 | 21.90 | 7.30 |
| Tarik Black | HOU | $3,300 | 21.43 | 6.49 |
| Eric Moreland | DET | $4,300 | 27.39 | 6.37 |
| Montrezl Harrell | LAC | $5,000 | 29.76 | 5.95 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,200 | 53.62 | 4.79 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $10,600 | 52.73 | 4.97 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,100 | 45.89 | 4.54 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $10,000 | 44.44 | 4.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarik Black | HOU | $3,300 | 21.43 | 6.49 |
| Eric Moreland | DET | $4,300 | 27.39 | 6.37 |
| Montrezl Harrell | LAC | $5,000 | 29.76 | 5.95 |
| Aron Baynes | BOS | $3,500 | 19.93 | 5.69 |
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.