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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 | Bradley Beal |
| SG | Khris Middleton |
| SF | Markieff Morris |
| PF | Jayson Tatum |
| C | John Henson |
| G | John Wall |
| F | Nikola Mirotic |
| Util | Pat Connaughton |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 291.48 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Wall | WAS | $9,100 | 52.59 | 5.78 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,300 | 48.79 | 5.25 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $7,700 | 39.80 | 5.17 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $6,800 | 38.72 | 5.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Wall | WAS | $9,100 | 52.59 | 5.78 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $6,800 | 38.72 | 5.69 |
| Rajon Rondo | NOP | $7,100 | 37.47 | 5.28 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,300 | 48.79 | 5.25 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $7,400 | 41.35 | 5.59 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $7,700 | 39.80 | 5.17 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $7,400 | 38.94 | 5.26 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $6,800 | 38.72 | 5.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $6,800 | 38.72 | 5.69 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $7,400 | 41.35 | 5.59 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $7,400 | 38.94 | 5.26 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $6,000 | 31.36 | 5.23 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,600 | 56.60 | 5.34 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $7,400 | 41.35 | 5.59 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $7,400 | 38.94 | 5.26 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $6,300 | 32.76 | 5.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Markieff Morris | WAS | $5,300 | 30.75 | 5.80 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $7,400 | 41.35 | 5.59 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,600 | 56.60 | 5.34 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $7,400 | 38.94 | 5.26 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,400 | 60.72 | 5.33 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,600 | 56.60 | 5.34 |
| Nikola Mirotic | NOP | $7,600 | 41.89 | 5.51 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $7,300 | 37.77 | 5.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Markieff Morris | WAS | $5,300 | 30.75 | 5.80 |
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $5,600 | 30.98 | 5.53 |
| Nikola Mirotic | NOP | $7,600 | 41.89 | 5.51 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,600 | 56.60 | 5.34 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,400 | 60.72 | 5.33 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $7,300 | 37.77 | 5.17 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $7,000 | 35.96 | 5.14 |
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $5,600 | 30.98 | 5.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Henson | MIL | $4,600 | 26.71 | 5.81 |
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $5,600 | 30.98 | 5.53 |
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,400 | 60.72 | 5.33 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $7,300 | 37.77 | 5.17 |
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.