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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 | Jamal Murray |
| SG | Wesley Matthews |
| SF | James Johnson |
| PF | Mason Plumlee |
| C | Nikola Jokic |
| G | Kent Bazemore |
| F | Anthony Davis |
| Util | Langston Galloway |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 304.17 |
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 | $8,600 | 45.33 | 5.27 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $8,700 | 43.63 | 5.01 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $8,800 | 43.17 | 4.91 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $8,500 | 42.08 | 4.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alec Burks | CLE | $4,600 | 25.91 | 5.63 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $6,300 | 35.28 | 5.60 |
| Derrick White | SAS | $3,700 | 20.33 | 5.49 |
| Darren Collison | IND | $4,300 | 23.16 | 5.39 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $8,000 | 40.71 | 5.09 |
| DeMar DeRozan | SAS | $7,900 | 38.23 | 4.84 |
| Luka Doncic | DAL | $8,300 | 36.75 | 4.43 |
| Buddy Hield | SAC | $7,200 | 35.82 | 4.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wesley Matthews | DAL | $4,400 | 24.25 | 5.51 |
| Kent Bazemore | ATL | $5,700 | 30.84 | 5.41 |
| Mikal Bridges | PHO | $4,200 | 22.30 | 5.31 |
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $4,400 | 22.96 | 5.22 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawhi Leonard | TOR | $9,500 | 50.74 | 5.34 |
| Tobias Harris | LAC | $7,800 | 37.72 | 4.84 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $6,900 | 35.14 | 5.09 |
| Danilo Gallinari | LAC | $7,300 | 34.12 | 4.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Johnson | MIA | $3,700 | 21.54 | 5.82 |
| Jeff Green | WAS | $4,200 | 23.89 | 5.69 |
| Rodions Kurucs | BKN | $4,600 | 25.89 | 5.63 |
| Trevor Ariza | WAS | $5,400 | 29.19 | 5.41 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,800 | 61.28 | 5.19 |
| Blake Griffin | DET | $9,000 | 46.13 | 5.13 |
| Julius Randle | NOP | $7,900 | 42.22 | 5.34 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $7,200 | 36.83 | 5.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mason Plumlee | DEN | $5,100 | 29.88 | 5.86 |
| Dewayne Dedmon | ATL | $5,200 | 29.62 | 5.70 |
| Montrezl Harrell | LAC | $5,700 | 31.55 | 5.53 |
| Dario Saric | MIN | $4,800 | 26.30 | 5.48 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $9,600 | 50.55 | 5.27 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,400 | 47.54 | 5.06 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $9,200 | 47.47 | 5.16 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $8,900 | 46.13 | 5.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeAndre Jordan | DAL | $6,400 | 36.61 | 5.72 |
| Willie Cauley-Stein | SAC | $6,500 | 35.30 | 5.43 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $6,600 | 34.98 | 5.30 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $9,600 | 50.55 | 5.27 |
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.