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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 | Lonzo Ball |
| SG | Khris Middleton |
| SF | Trey Lyles |
| PF | Ersan Ilyasova |
| C | Joel Embiid |
| G | Reggie Jackson |
| F | Anthony Davis |
| Util | Mike Muscala |
| Salary | $48,800 |
| Expected Points | 316.17 |
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 | $11,000 | 55.51 | 5.05 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,900 | 46.56 | 4.70 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $8,000 | 42.93 | 5.37 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $8,500 | 42.67 | 5.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Langston Galloway | DET | $3,300 | 22.04 | 6.68 |
| D.J. Augustin | ORL | $3,900 | 25.20 | 6.46 |
| Marcus Smart | BOS | $4,300 | 27.63 | 6.42 |
| Reggie Jackson | DET | $5,000 | 31.19 | 6.24 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $8,400 | 43.21 | 5.14 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $6,700 | 38.19 | 5.70 |
| Jimmy Butler | PHI | $7,900 | 37.52 | 4.75 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $6,800 | 33.20 | 4.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Kennard | DET | $3,000 | 18.17 | 6.06 |
| Jonathon Simmons | ORL | $3,300 | 19.92 | 6.04 |
| Josh Hart | LAL | $4,100 | 23.59 | 5.75 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $6,700 | 38.19 | 5.70 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $10,700 | 56.09 | 5.24 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,100 | 50.60 | 5.01 |
| Paul George | OKC | $8,800 | 41.51 | 4.72 |
| Tobias Harris | LAC | $7,700 | 36.88 | 4.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Lyles | DEN | $3,700 | 26.89 | 7.27 |
| Cedi Osman | CLE | $4,300 | 25.93 | 6.03 |
| Juancho Hernangómez | DEN | $4,700 | 27.71 | 5.89 |
| Otto Porter Jr. | WAS | $6,100 | 34.36 | 5.63 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $10,900 | 59.21 | 5.43 |
| Julius Randle | NOP | $7,100 | 42.22 | 5.95 |
| Lauri Markkanen | CHI | $6,300 | 33.84 | 5.37 |
| Montrezl Harrell | LAC | $6,700 | 33.72 | 5.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ersan Ilyasova | MIL | $3,300 | 23.45 | 7.11 |
| Daniel Theis | BOS | $4,000 | 28.22 | 7.05 |
| Jon Leuer | DET | $3,000 | 18.53 | 6.18 |
| Julius Randle | NOP | $7,100 | 42.22 | 5.95 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $9,800 | 52.90 | 5.40 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $9,300 | 47.25 | 5.08 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $8,400 | 46.76 | 5.57 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,200 | 46.17 | 5.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brook Lopez | MIL | $4,500 | 28.35 | 6.30 |
| JaVale McGee | LAL | $4,400 | 26.90 | 6.11 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $8,400 | 46.76 | 5.57 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $9,800 | 52.90 | 5.40 |
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.