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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 | José Calderón |
| SG | Evan Fournier |
| SF | LeBron James |
| PF | Al Horford |
| C | Guillermo Hernangómez |
| G | James Harden |
| F | Giannis Antetokounmpo |
| Util | Bismack Biyombo |
| Salary | $49,400 |
| Expected Points | 273.61 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $9,400 | 50.99 | 5.42 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $8,300 | 44.01 | 5.30 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $9,400 | 43.41 | 4.62 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $11,600 | 42.38 | 3.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Calderón | DET | $1,000 | 7.17 | 7.17 |
| Eric Bledsoe | MIL | $6,000 | 33.84 | 5.64 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $7,100 | 39.81 | 5.61 |
| Jeremy Lin | ATL | $3,900 | 21.30 | 5.46 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | NYK | $7,300 | 35.02 | 4.80 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $7,000 | 33.03 | 4.72 |
| Evan Fournier | ORL | $6,500 | 31.48 | 4.84 |
| Gary Harris | DEN | $5,600 | 30.25 | 5.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $4,400 | 24.42 | 5.55 |
| Gary Harris | DEN | $5,600 | 30.25 | 5.40 |
| Gordon Hayward | BOS | $4,900 | 25.83 | 5.27 |
| Reggie Bullock | DET | $3,800 | 19.94 | 5.25 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $10,700 | 53.50 | 5.00 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,200 | 51.91 | 4.63 |
| Kyle Kuzma | LAL | $6,000 | 30.67 | 5.11 |
| Taurean Prince | ATL | $5,800 | 29.22 | 5.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miles Bridges | CHA | $3,000 | 17.15 | 5.72 |
| Glenn Robinson III | DET | $3,400 | 19.43 | 5.71 |
| P.J. Tucker | HOU | $4,400 | 23.54 | 5.35 |
| Al-Farouq Aminu | POR | $4,900 | 25.47 | 5.20 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Griffin | DET | $13,200 | 44.86 | 3.40 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $6,000 | 32.84 | 5.47 |
| Domantas Sabonis | IND | $6,800 | 30.07 | 4.42 |
| Noah Vonleh | NYK | $5,400 | 26.84 | 4.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Horford | BOS | $6,000 | 32.84 | 5.47 |
| Jarell Martin | ORL | $3,000 | 15.94 | 5.31 |
| Paul Millsap | DEN | $5,100 | 26.34 | 5.16 |
| Noah Vonleh | NYK | $5,400 | 26.84 | 4.97 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $9,600 | 47.30 | 4.93 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $12,400 | 46.10 | 3.72 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $8,400 | 40.52 | 4.82 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $6,400 | 35.97 | 5.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guillermo Hernangómez | CHA | $3,600 | 22.86 | 6.35 |
| Alex Len | ATL | $4,000 | 25.18 | 6.30 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $6,400 | 35.97 | 5.62 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $6,400 | 34.71 | 5.42 |
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.