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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 | De’Aaron Fox |
| SG | Tyreke Evans |
| SF | Nikola Mirotic |
| PF | Anthony Davis |
| C | Marc Gasol |
| G | Buddy Hield |
| F | Nemanja Bjelica |
| Util | Dante Cunningham |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 304.7 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $10,200 | 49.52 | 4.85 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $8,900 | 43.61 | 4.90 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $8,400 | 42.17 | 5.02 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $8,700 | 41.65 | 4.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $6,100 | 37.62 | 6.17 |
| Malcolm Brogdon | MIL | $4,700 | 26.77 | 5.70 |
| Shelvin Mack | MEM | $4,200 | 23.79 | 5.66 |
| Patty Mills | SAS | $3,900 | 22.05 | 5.65 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | SAS | $9,100 | 41.40 | 4.55 |
| Jimmy Butler | PHI | $7,900 | 40.07 | 5.07 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $7,400 | 34.24 | 4.63 |
| Buddy Hield | SAC | $5,600 | 31.02 | 5.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyreke Evans | IND | $4,100 | 27.96 | 6.82 |
| Bogdan Bogdanovic | SAC | $4,000 | 23.54 | 5.88 |
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $4,900 | 27.23 | 5.56 |
| Buddy Hield | SAC | $5,600 | 31.02 | 5.54 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,300 | 55.61 | 4.92 |
| Paul George | OKC | $10,400 | 49.06 | 4.72 |
| Nikola Mirotic | NOP | $7,100 | 38.04 | 5.36 |
| Tobias Harris | LAC | $7,800 | 37.15 | 4.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nemanja Bjelica | SAC | $4,500 | 26.10 | 5.80 |
| Thaddeus Young | IND | $4,000 | 23.11 | 5.78 |
| Dorian Finney-Smith | DAL | $3,600 | 20.80 | 5.78 |
| T.J. Warren | PHO | $6,400 | 35.47 | 5.54 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,600 | 59.50 | 5.13 |
| Blake Griffin | DET | $10,100 | 45.25 | 4.48 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,000 | 40.63 | 5.08 |
| Julius Randle | NOP | $6,800 | 33.42 | 4.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derrick Favors | UTA | $4,600 | 25.73 | 5.59 |
| Jaren Jackson Jr. | MEM | $5,800 | 30.66 | 5.29 |
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,600 | 59.50 | 5.13 |
| Dewayne Dedmon | ATL | $4,000 | 20.47 | 5.12 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $11,100 | 53.62 | 4.83 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $9,700 | 47.85 | 4.93 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $9,500 | 46.79 | 4.92 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $7,600 | 42.23 | 5.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $7,000 | 39.06 | 5.58 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $7,600 | 42.23 | 5.56 |
| Willie Cauley-Stein | SAC | $5,800 | 31.74 | 5.47 |
| Myles Turner | IND | $4,700 | 24.58 | 5.23 |
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.