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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 | Drew Lock |
| RB1 | Tony Pollard |
| RB2 | Scottie Phillips |
| WR1 | Cornelius McCoy |
| WR2 | Emanuel Hall |
| WR3 | John Ursua |
| Flex | Jermar Jefferson |
| Super Flex | Chris Helbig |
| Salary | $48,400 |
| Expected Points | 216.03 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Quarterbacks
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Lock | MIZZ | $10,100 | 35.09 | 3.47 |
| Chris Helbig | SUT | $6,400 | 33.52 | 5.24 |
| Eric Dungey | SYR | $9,300 | 31.80 | 3.42 |
| Nick Fitzgerald | MSST | $10,600 | 31.31 | 2.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Helbig | SUT | $6,400 | 33.52 | 5.24 |
| Drew Lock | MIZZ | $10,100 | 35.09 | 3.47 |
| Eric Dungey | SYR | $9,300 | 31.80 | 3.42 |
| Ty Gangi | NEV | $8,500 | 26.41 | 3.11 |
Running Backs
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jermar Jefferson | ORST | $7,400 | 32.92 | 4.45 |
| Scottie Phillips | MISS | $5,400 | 31.75 | 5.88 |
| Darrell Henderson | MEM | $10,600 | 30.19 | 2.85 |
| Jonathan Taylor | WISC | $9,700 | 27.25 | 2.81 |
| AJ Dillon | BC | $10,800 | 26.78 | 2.48 |
| Justice Hill | OKST | $7,800 | 26.38 | 3.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tony Pollard | MEM | $1,800 | 18.30 | 10.17 |
| Scottie Phillips | MISS | $5,400 | 31.75 | 5.88 |
| Kenny Gainwell | MEM | $1,000 | 4.57 | 4.57 |
| Jermar Jefferson | ORST | $7,400 | 32.92 | 4.45 |
| Jay Green Jr. | SUT | $4,000 | 17.48 | 4.37 |
| Zack Moss | UTAH | $6,100 | 23.37 | 3.83 |
Wide Receivers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Ursua | HAW | $8,100 | 28.39 | 3.50 |
| Emanuel Hall | MIZZ | $8,200 | 28.33 | 3.45 |
| Cedric Byrd | HAW | $7,400 | 28.06 | 3.79 |
| A.J. Brown | MISS | $7,200 | 27.77 | 3.86 |
| Greg Dortch | WF | $11,200 | 23.26 | 2.08 |
| KJ Hamler | PSU | $6,600 | 21.33 | 3.23 |
| Marquise Brown | OKLA | $7,600 | 21.21 | 2.79 |
| N’Keal Harry | ASU | $8,900 | 20.42 | 2.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cornelius McCoy | GAST | $1,000 | 7.73 | 7.73 |
| A.J. Brown | MISS | $7,200 | 27.77 | 3.86 |
| Cedric Byrd | HAW | $7,400 | 28.06 | 3.79 |
| Tyron Johnson | OKST | $5,400 | 19.58 | 3.63 |
| John Ursua | HAW | $8,100 | 28.39 | 3.50 |
| Emanuel Hall | MIZZ | $8,200 | 28.33 | 3.45 |
| KeSean Carter | TTU | $1,000 | 3.34 | 3.34 |
| Erik Ezukanma | TTU | $1,000 | 3.34 | 3.34 |
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.