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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’Anthony Melton |
| SG | Khris Middleton |
| SF | Giannis Antetokounmpo |
| PF | Mike Muscala |
| C | Andre Drummond |
| G | Ben Simmons |
| F | Bam Adebayo |
| Util | Amir Johnson |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 307.1 |
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 | $11,400 | 55.22 | 4.84 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $10,000 | 47.45 | 4.75 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $8,300 | 43.88 | 5.29 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $8,000 | 41.46 | 5.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| De’Anthony Melton | PHO | $4,200 | 27.55 | 6.56 |
| Collin Sexton | CLE | $4,900 | 29.62 | 6.05 |
| Alec Burks | CLE | $4,100 | 24.05 | 5.87 |
| Josh Hart | LAL | $3,600 | 20.79 | 5.78 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | SAS | $8,900 | 44.32 | 4.98 |
| Jimmy Butler | PHI | $7,400 | 40.23 | 5.44 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $6,700 | 34.54 | 5.16 |
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $6,700 | 32.48 | 4.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allen Crabbe | BKN | $3,900 | 21.93 | 5.62 |
| Jimmy Butler | PHI | $7,400 | 40.23 | 5.44 |
| Rodney Hood | CLE | $4,300 | 23.30 | 5.42 |
| Jeremy Lamb | CHA | $6,100 | 32.34 | 5.30 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,100 | 57.43 | 5.17 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $10,800 | 54.64 | 5.06 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,300 | 50.51 | 4.90 |
| Kawhi Leonard | TOR | $9,700 | 47.02 | 4.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juancho Hernangómez | DEN | $4,400 | 25.18 | 5.72 |
| Cedi Osman | CLE | $4,600 | 25.47 | 5.54 |
| Wilson Chandler | PHI | $3,700 | 20.29 | 5.48 |
| Thaddeus Young | IND | $4,700 | 24.32 | 5.17 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,000 | 56.39 | 5.13 |
| Blake Griffin | DET | $9,400 | 44.05 | 4.69 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $7,600 | 39.00 | 5.13 |
| Julius Randle | NOP | $7,400 | 36.45 | 4.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Muscala | PHI | $3,800 | 25.49 | 6.71 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $4,200 | 27.41 | 6.53 |
| Kelly Olynyk | MIA | $4,000 | 25.99 | 6.50 |
| Amir Johnson | PHI | $3,000 | 18.98 | 6.33 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $9,300 | 45.72 | 4.92 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $8,600 | 45.40 | 5.28 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $8,700 | 42.77 | 4.92 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $8,100 | 38.85 | 4.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Zeller | CHA | $4,000 | 22.70 | 5.68 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | TOR | $4,600 | 26.01 | 5.66 |
| Deandre Ayton | PHO | $6,600 | 35.19 | 5.33 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $8,600 | 45.40 | 5.28 |
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.