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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 NCAA Football DraftKings Optimizer.
| QB | Justin Herbert |
| RB1 | Damarea Crockett |
| RB2 | Marcus McElroy |
| WR1 | Nate Brown |
| WR2 | Jayden Reed |
| WR3 | Deebo Samuel |
| Flex | Rodney Anderson |
| Super Flex | Drew Lock |
| Salary | $49,700 |
| Expected Points | 182.34 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Quarterbacks
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Herbert | ORE | $9,900 | 36.37 | 3.67 |
| Khalil Tate | ARI | $10,400 | 33.54 | 3.23 |
| Drew Lock | MIZZ | $9,000 | 33.08 | 3.68 |
| Nick Fitzgerald | MSST | $10,200 | 30.98 | 3.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Lock | MIZZ | $9,000 | 33.08 | 3.68 |
| Justin Herbert | ORE | $9,900 | 36.37 | 3.67 |
| Alex Hornibrook | WISC | $6,900 | 24.32 | 3.52 |
| Reid Herring | ECU | $5,700 | 20.02 | 3.51 |
Running Backs
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rodney Anderson | OKLA | $9,400 | 32.30 | 3.44 |
| Mike Weber | OSU | $7,900 | 25.76 | 3.26 |
| Jonathan Taylor | WISC | $10,100 | 25.38 | 2.51 |
| Patrick Laird | CAL | $7,200 | 24.40 | 3.39 |
| Karan Higdon | MICH | $7,500 | 23.06 | 3.07 |
| Alexander Mattison | BSU | $8,000 | 21.98 | 2.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damarea Crockett | MIZZ | $5,000 | 19.09 | 3.82 |
| Marcus McElroy | CSU | $3,200 | 11.92 | 3.73 |
| Rodney Anderson | OKLA | $9,400 | 32.30 | 3.44 |
| Benny Snell | UK | $6,100 | 20.80 | 3.41 |
| Patrick Laird | CAL | $7,200 | 24.40 | 3.39 |
| Izzy Matthews | CSU | $5,900 | 19.67 | 3.33 |
Wide Receivers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marquise Brown | OKLA | $7,700 | 26.85 | 3.49 |
| Jonathan Giles | LSU | $7,100 | 23.91 | 3.37 |
| Deebo Samuel | SCAR | $6,300 | 23.07 | 3.66 |
| Emanuel Hall | MIZZ | $7,700 | 21.20 | 2.75 |
| N’Keal Harry | ASU | $8,500 | 21.01 | 2.47 |
| JJ Arcega-Whiteside | STAN | $8,100 | 20.28 | 2.50 |
| Davontavean Martin | WSU | $6,000 | 19.39 | 3.23 |
| Stanley Morgan Jr. | NEB | $8,500 | 19.38 | 2.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nate Brown | MIZZ | $3,900 | 16.47 | 4.22 |
| Deebo Samuel | SCAR | $6,300 | 23.07 | 3.66 |
| Terrell Green | ECU | $3,700 | 13.49 | 3.65 |
| Marquise Brown | OKLA | $7,700 | 26.85 | 3.49 |
| Terry McLaurin | OSU | $4,400 | 14.91 | 3.39 |
| Jonathan Giles | LSU | $7,100 | 23.91 | 3.37 |
| Jayden Reed | WMU | $3,000 | 10.04 | 3.35 |
| Austin Mack | OSU | $5,300 | 17.31 | 3.27 |
Picks are based on historical performance and match-up. 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.