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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 | D’Angelo Russell |
| SG | Allen Crabbe |
| SF | Nikola Mirotic |
| PF | Anthony Davis |
| C | Dwight Howard |
| G | Kyrie Irving |
| F | DeMarre Carroll |
| Util | Mike Muscala |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 284.28 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Wall | WAS | $9,500 | 46.81 | 4.93 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $9,300 | 45.59 | 4.90 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,100 | 42.19 | 4.64 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $7,700 | 42.05 | 5.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shelvin Mack | MEM | $4,200 | 23.61 | 5.62 |
| Darren Collison | IND | $4,500 | 25.23 | 5.61 |
| Fred VanVleet | TOR | $3,900 | 21.45 | 5.50 |
| Jeff Teague | MIN | $5,900 | 32.32 | 5.48 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawhi Leonard | TOR | $9,000 | 45.14 | 5.02 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $8,100 | 37.79 | 4.67 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $6,900 | 36.56 | 5.30 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | NYK | $6,700 | 33.23 | 4.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allen Crabbe | BKN | $3,700 | 21.96 | 5.93 |
| Garrett Temple | MEM | $4,000 | 23.01 | 5.75 |
| Gordon Hayward | BOS | $5,400 | 29.35 | 5.44 |
| Pat Connaughton | MIL | $3,600 | 19.22 | 5.34 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,500 | 55.39 | 4.82 |
| Nikola Mirotic | NOP | $7,400 | 38.11 | 5.15 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $6,100 | 28.91 | 4.74 |
| Jabari Parker | CHI | $5,700 | 28.40 | 4.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarre Carroll | BKN | $4,000 | 23.03 | 5.76 |
| Mario Hezonja | NYK | $3,600 | 18.73 | 5.20 |
| Robert Covington | MIN | $5,300 | 27.40 | 5.17 |
| Nikola Mirotic | NOP | $7,400 | 38.11 | 5.15 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,400 | 57.36 | 5.03 |
| Domantas Sabonis | IND | $6,300 | 31.44 | 4.99 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $6,400 | 31.37 | 4.90 |
| Julius Randle | NOP | $6,700 | 30.23 | 4.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ersan Ilyasova | MIL | $3,900 | 21.54 | 5.52 |
| Derrick Favors | UTA | $4,500 | 24.15 | 5.37 |
| Dario Saric | MIN | $4,300 | 22.96 | 5.34 |
| Mike Muscala | PHI | $3,500 | 17.74 | 5.07 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,300 | 53.04 | 5.15 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,600 | 49.20 | 5.13 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $7,400 | 39.84 | 5.38 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $7,900 | 39.01 | 4.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwight Howard | WAS | $5,700 | 33.34 | 5.85 |
| Jarrett Allen | BKN | $5,100 | 27.89 | 5.47 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $7,400 | 39.84 | 5.38 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $7,100 | 38.00 | 5.35 |
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.