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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 | Terry Rozier |
| SG | Semi Ojeleye |
| SF | Ben Simmons |
| PF | Marcus Morris |
| C | Aron Baynes |
| G | Marcus Smart |
| F | JJ Redick |
| Util | Gordon Hayward |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 216.1 |
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 | $15,600 | 49.07 | 3.15 |
| Terry Rozier | BOS | $11,400 | 37.05 | 3.25 |
| Marcus Smart | BOS | $6,800 | 27.59 | 4.06 |
| Shane Larkin | BOS | $1,600 | 9.12 | 5.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shane Larkin | BOS | $1,600 | 9.12 | 5.70 |
| Marcus Smart | BOS | $6,800 | 27.59 | 4.06 |
| Terry Rozier | BOS | $11,400 | 37.05 | 3.25 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $15,600 | 49.07 | 3.15 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terry Rozier | BOS | $11,400 | 37.05 | 3.25 |
| JJ Redick | PHI | $6,200 | 27.66 | 4.46 |
| Marcus Smart | BOS | $6,800 | 27.59 | 4.06 |
| Marco Belinelli | PHI | $4,200 | 19.44 | 4.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semi Ojeleye | BOS | $1,300 | 7.68 | 5.91 |
| Marco Belinelli | PHI | $4,200 | 19.44 | 4.63 |
| JJ Redick | PHI | $6,200 | 27.66 | 4.46 |
| Marcus Smart | BOS | $6,800 | 27.59 | 4.06 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $15,600 | 49.07 | 3.15 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $9,400 | 31.16 | 3.31 |
| JJ Redick | PHI | $6,200 | 27.66 | 4.46 |
| Robert Covington | PHI | $7,500 | 24.60 | 3.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semi Ojeleye | BOS | $1,300 | 7.68 | 5.91 |
| Marcus Morris | BOS | $4,600 | 23.23 | 5.05 |
| Marco Belinelli | PHI | $4,200 | 19.44 | 4.63 |
| JJ Redick | PHI | $6,200 | 27.66 | 4.46 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Horford | BOS | $13,200 | 36.94 | 2.80 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $9,400 | 31.16 | 3.31 |
| Robert Covington | PHI | $7,500 | 24.60 | 3.28 |
| Dario Saric | PHI | $9,100 | 24.19 | 2.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Morris | BOS | $4,600 | 23.23 | 5.05 |
| Ersan Ilyasova | PHI | $5,600 | 23.43 | 4.18 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $9,400 | 31.16 | 3.31 |
| Robert Covington | PHI | $7,500 | 24.60 | 3.28 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $14,700 | 47.16 | 3.21 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $13,200 | 36.94 | 2.80 |
| Ersan Ilyasova | PHI | $5,600 | 23.43 | 4.18 |
| Aron Baynes | BOS | $3,100 | 21.91 | 7.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aron Baynes | BOS | $3,100 | 21.91 | 7.07 |
| Ersan Ilyasova | PHI | $5,600 | 23.43 | 4.18 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $14,700 | 47.16 | 3.21 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $13,200 | 36.94 | 2.80 |
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.