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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 | Eric Bledsoe |
| SG | Delon Wright |
| SF | Markieff Morris |
| PF | Mike Scott |
| C | Al Horford |
| G | John Wall |
| F | Giannis Antetokounmpo |
| Util | Trevor Booker |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 295.53 |
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 | $9,300 | 52.36 | 5.63 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $8,800 | 44.79 | 5.09 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $7,500 | 41.91 | 5.59 |
| Eric Bledsoe | MIL | $6,300 | 36.16 | 5.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Bledsoe | MIL | $6,300 | 36.16 | 5.74 |
| John Wall | WAS | $9,300 | 52.36 | 5.63 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $7,500 | 41.91 | 5.59 |
| Delon Wright | TOR | $4,500 | 24.55 | 5.46 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $8,800 | 44.79 | 5.09 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $7,800 | 41.41 | 5.31 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $7,300 | 39.71 | 5.44 |
| Eric Bledsoe | MIL | $6,300 | 36.16 | 5.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Bledsoe | MIL | $6,300 | 36.16 | 5.74 |
| Delon Wright | TOR | $4,500 | 24.55 | 5.46 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $7,300 | 39.71 | 5.44 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $7,800 | 41.41 | 5.31 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,800 | 62.05 | 5.26 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,600 | 57.72 | 5.44 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $7,800 | 41.41 | 5.31 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $7,300 | 39.71 | 5.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,600 | 57.72 | 5.44 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $7,300 | 39.71 | 5.44 |
| Markieff Morris | WAS | $5,500 | 29.56 | 5.37 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $7,800 | 41.41 | 5.31 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,800 | 62.05 | 5.26 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,600 | 57.72 | 5.44 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $7,200 | 38.28 | 5.32 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $7,600 | 34.04 | 4.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,600 | 57.72 | 5.44 |
| Markieff Morris | WAS | $5,500 | 29.56 | 5.37 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $7,200 | 38.28 | 5.32 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,800 | 62.05 | 5.26 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Horford | BOS | $7,200 | 38.28 | 5.32 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $7,600 | 34.04 | 4.48 |
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $6,000 | 30.46 | 5.08 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | TOR | $5,900 | 28.80 | 4.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Horford | BOS | $7,200 | 38.28 | 5.32 |
| Tyler Zeller | MIL | $2,800 | 14.82 | 5.29 |
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $6,000 | 30.46 | 5.08 |
| Myles Turner | IND | $5,600 | 28.43 | 5.08 |
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.