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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 | Marcus Smart |
| SG | C.J. Miles |
| SF | JJ Redick |
| PF | Al Horford |
| C | Aron Baynes |
| G | Ben Simmons |
| F | Kevin Love |
| Util | Joel Embiid |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 228.36 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $12,100 | 64.30 | 5.31 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $9,400 | 51.01 | 5.43 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $7,800 | 39.03 | 5.00 |
| Terry Rozier | BOS | $7,700 | 34.14 | 4.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $9,400 | 51.01 | 5.43 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $12,100 | 64.30 | 5.31 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $7,800 | 39.03 | 5.00 |
| Marcus Smart | BOS | $5,700 | 28.33 | 4.97 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,400 | 41.10 | 4.89 |
| Terry Rozier | BOS | $7,700 | 34.14 | 4.43 |
| Marcus Smart | BOS | $5,700 | 28.33 | 4.97 |
| JJ Redick | PHI | $5,400 | 27.68 | 5.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JJ Redick | PHI | $5,400 | 27.68 | 5.13 |
| Marcus Smart | BOS | $5,700 | 28.33 | 4.97 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,400 | 41.10 | 4.89 |
| Terry Rozier | BOS | $7,700 | 34.14 | 4.43 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $12,100 | 64.30 | 5.31 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $9,400 | 51.01 | 5.43 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,400 | 41.10 | 4.89 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $6,700 | 32.10 | 4.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $9,400 | 51.01 | 5.43 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $12,100 | 64.30 | 5.31 |
| JJ Redick | PHI | $5,400 | 27.68 | 5.13 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,400 | 41.10 | 4.89 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Horford | BOS | $7,300 | 36.42 | 4.99 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $6,700 | 32.10 | 4.79 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $6,000 | 30.37 | 5.06 |
| Dario Saric | PHI | $6,500 | 27.35 | 4.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Love | CLE | $6,000 | 30.37 | 5.06 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $7,300 | 36.42 | 4.99 |
| Robert Covington | PHI | $5,000 | 24.10 | 4.82 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $6,700 | 32.10 | 4.79 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $9,300 | 50.94 | 5.48 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $7,300 | 36.42 | 4.99 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | TOR | $6,900 | 35.73 | 5.18 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $6,000 | 30.37 | 5.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aron Baynes | BOS | $3,600 | 20.47 | 5.68 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $9,300 | 50.94 | 5.48 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | TOR | $6,900 | 35.73 | 5.18 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $6,000 | 30.37 | 5.06 |
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.