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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 | Delon Wright |
| SG | Nicolas Batum |
| SF | DeMarre Carroll |
| PF | Anthony Davis |
| C | Andre Drummond |
| G | Kyle Anderson |
| F | Kawhi Leonard |
| Util | Robin Lopez |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 297.22 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damian Lillard | POR | $8,500 | 45.50 | 5.35 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $8,700 | 43.97 | 5.05 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $8,600 | 43.86 | 5.10 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $9,000 | 41.84 | 4.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delon Wright | TOR | $4,100 | 23.74 | 5.79 |
| Kyle Anderson | MEM | $4,600 | 26.28 | 5.71 |
| Marcus Smart | BOS | $4,900 | 26.91 | 5.49 |
| Shaquille Harrison | CHI | $3,200 | 17.47 | 5.46 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | SAS | $8,000 | 39.32 | 4.92 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | NYK | $7,400 | 35.18 | 4.75 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $6,500 | 32.42 | 4.99 |
| Jeremy Lamb | CHA | $6,200 | 31.61 | 5.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $4,600 | 24.38 | 5.30 |
| Joe Harris | BKN | $4,700 | 24.57 | 5.23 |
| Jeremy Lamb | CHA | $6,200 | 31.61 | 5.10 |
| Iman Shumpert | SAC | $3,600 | 18.35 | 5.10 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $10,900 | 56.32 | 5.17 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,000 | 55.08 | 5.01 |
| Kawhi Leonard | TOR | $9,500 | 49.78 | 5.24 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $6,700 | 34.76 | 5.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarre Carroll | BKN | $3,600 | 20.81 | 5.78 |
| Gordon Hayward | BOS | $5,400 | 30.00 | 5.56 |
| Marvin Williams | CHA | $4,900 | 26.69 | 5.45 |
| Cedi Osman | CLE | $4,200 | 22.82 | 5.43 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,700 | 59.35 | 5.07 |
| Blake Griffin | DET | $9,400 | 46.24 | 4.92 |
| Julius Randle | NOP | $7,500 | 39.61 | 5.28 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,200 | 37.91 | 4.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rondae Hollis-Jefferson | BKN | $4,900 | 27.30 | 5.57 |
| Larry Nance Jr. | CLE | $6,700 | 35.63 | 5.32 |
| Julius Randle | NOP | $7,500 | 39.61 | 5.28 |
| Lauri Markkanen | CHI | $7,000 | 36.02 | 5.15 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Drummond | DET | $8,900 | 46.44 | 5.22 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $9,200 | 45.78 | 4.98 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,300 | 43.65 | 4.69 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $7,700 | 38.16 | 4.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brook Lopez | MIL | $4,600 | 25.09 | 5.45 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $6,600 | 35.45 | 5.37 |
| Jarrett Allen | BKN | $5,100 | 27.22 | 5.34 |
| Willie Cauley-Stein | SAC | $5,700 | 30.38 | 5.33 |
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.