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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 | Zach LaVine |
| SG | Bradley Beal |
| SF | Kyle Kuzma |
| PF | Thomas Bryant |
| C | Guillermo Hernangómez |
| G | T.J. McConnell |
| F | Anthony Davis |
| Util | Ed Davis |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 287.4 |
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 | $11,700 | 58.18 | 4.97 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $8,900 | 47.77 | 5.37 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $9,000 | 44.07 | 4.90 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $8,300 | 41.79 | 5.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T.J. McConnell | PHI | $3,600 | 22.59 | 6.28 |
| Malik Monk | CHA | $3,600 | 22.17 | 6.16 |
| De’Anthony Melton | PHO | $3,600 | 21.07 | 5.85 |
| Zach LaVine | CHI | $6,600 | 37.78 | 5.72 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $8,600 | 46.18 | 5.37 |
| Luka Doncic | DAL | $7,800 | 35.44 | 4.54 |
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $6,800 | 33.56 | 4.93 |
| JJ Redick | PHI | $5,300 | 29.80 | 5.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Furkan Korkmaz | PHI | $3,400 | 21.19 | 6.23 |
| Josh Okogie | MIN | $3,700 | 21.28 | 5.75 |
| Justin Holiday | CHI | $4,800 | 27.00 | 5.63 |
| JJ Redick | PHI | $5,300 | 29.80 | 5.62 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul George | OKC | $9,200 | 45.84 | 4.98 |
| Kyle Kuzma | LAL | $7,500 | 38.94 | 5.19 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $6,800 | 34.93 | 5.14 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $6,300 | 32.91 | 5.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarre Carroll | BKN | $4,000 | 26.02 | 6.51 |
| James Johnson | MIA | $3,900 | 22.33 | 5.73 |
| Marvin Williams | CHA | $5,100 | 28.81 | 5.65 |
| Jeff Green | WAS | $4,400 | 23.80 | 5.41 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,800 | 60.74 | 5.15 |
| Blake Griffin | DET | $8,400 | 40.66 | 4.84 |
| Julius Randle | NOP | $8,000 | 39.80 | 4.98 |
| John Collins | ATL | $8,200 | 38.21 | 4.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Bryant | WAS | $4,700 | 31.59 | 6.72 |
| Dario Saric | MIN | $4,400 | 23.85 | 5.42 |
| Ed Davis | BKN | $3,400 | 17.96 | 5.28 |
| Taj Gibson | MIN | $4,600 | 23.80 | 5.17 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,600 | 59.97 | 5.66 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,600 | 49.86 | 5.19 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $9,400 | 48.21 | 5.13 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $8,100 | 41.50 | 5.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guillermo Hernangómez | CHA | $3,800 | 24.79 | 6.52 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,600 | 59.97 | 5.66 |
| DeAndre Jordan | DAL | $6,500 | 35.66 | 5.49 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $7,400 | 40.37 | 5.45 |
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.