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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 | Isaiah Canaan |
| SG | Kevin Huerter |
| SF | Giannis Antetokounmpo |
| PF | Rondae Hollis-Jefferson |
| C | DeAndre Jordan |
| G | John Wall |
| F | Harrison Barnes |
| Util | Vince Carter |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 276.67 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,600 | 45.83 | 4.77 |
| John Wall | WAS | $8,800 | 44.84 | 5.10 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $9,300 | 43.94 | 4.72 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $8,200 | 41.57 | 5.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaiah Canaan | PHO | $3,800 | 22.31 | 5.87 |
| Dennis Smith Jr. | DAL | $5,700 | 32.55 | 5.71 |
| Spencer Dinwiddie | BKN | $4,800 | 25.28 | 5.27 |
| D’Angelo Russell | BKN | $6,000 | 31.23 | 5.21 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $7,400 | 38.06 | 5.14 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $7,000 | 35.35 | 5.05 |
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $6,500 | 32.69 | 5.03 |
| Kent Bazemore | ATL | $5,900 | 29.97 | 5.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Huerter | ATL | $3,300 | 20.17 | 6.11 |
| Wesley Matthews | DAL | $5,100 | 26.34 | 5.16 |
| Joe Harris | BKN | $4,600 | 23.70 | 5.15 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $7,400 | 38.06 | 5.14 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,600 | 55.70 | 4.42 |
| Caris LeVert | BKN | $7,200 | 34.69 | 4.82 |
| Harrison Barnes | DAL | $5,500 | 29.24 | 5.32 |
| Al-Farouq Aminu | POR | $5,400 | 24.83 | 4.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeAndre’ Bembry | ATL | $4,300 | 24.63 | 5.73 |
| Harrison Barnes | DAL | $5,500 | 29.24 | 5.32 |
| Mikal Bridges | PHO | $3,400 | 16.76 | 4.93 |
| Caris LeVert | BKN | $7,200 | 34.69 | 4.82 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rondae Hollis-Jefferson | BKN | $4,800 | 26.61 | 5.54 |
| Ersan Ilyasova | MIL | $4,200 | 22.24 | 5.30 |
| Dewayne Dedmon | ATL | $4,400 | 21.31 | 4.84 |
| Zach Collins | POR | $4,100 | 17.25 | 4.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rondae Hollis-Jefferson | BKN | $4,800 | 26.61 | 5.54 |
| Ersan Ilyasova | MIL | $4,200 | 22.24 | 5.30 |
| Omari Spellman | ATL | $3,500 | 17.12 | 4.89 |
| Dewayne Dedmon | ATL | $4,400 | 21.31 | 4.84 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeAndre Jordan | DAL | $7,900 | 38.90 | 4.92 |
| Deandre Ayton | PHO | $7,500 | 37.86 | 5.05 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $6,700 | 35.31 | 5.27 |
| Dwight Howard | WAS | $6,100 | 34.57 | 5.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwight Howard | WAS | $6,100 | 34.57 | 5.67 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $6,700 | 35.31 | 5.27 |
| Cody Zeller | CHA | $4,400 | 23.13 | 5.26 |
| Alex Len | ATL | $4,700 | 24.62 | 5.24 |
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.