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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 | Jrue Holiday |
| SG | Bogdan Bogdanovic |
| SF | Michael Kidd-Gilchrist |
| PF | Anthony Davis |
| C | Joel Embiid |
| G | Ben Simmons |
| F | Trey Lyles |
| Util | Tony Parker |
| Salary | $49,700 |
| Expected Points | 313.37 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $12,200 | 62.78 | 5.15 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,700 | 48.31 | 4.98 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $8,800 | 46.01 | 5.23 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $8,600 | 43.37 | 5.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tony Parker | CHA | $1,600 | 10.89 | 6.81 |
| Alec Burks | CLE | $4,400 | 28.16 | 6.40 |
| Malik Monk | CHA | $2,800 | 17.06 | 6.09 |
| T.J. McConnell | PHI | $3,600 | 21.86 | 6.07 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | SAS | $8,300 | 41.05 | 4.95 |
| Luka Doncic | DAL | $7,400 | 37.92 | 5.12 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $6,600 | 33.84 | 5.13 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $6,900 | 33.73 | 4.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Furkan Korkmaz | PHI | $3,600 | 21.37 | 5.94 |
| Wesley Matthews | DAL | $4,100 | 22.72 | 5.54 |
| Gerald Green | HOU | $4,200 | 23.03 | 5.48 |
| JJ Redick | PHI | $5,500 | 29.59 | 5.38 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,300 | 53.32 | 4.72 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,400 | 47.88 | 5.09 |
| Kawhi Leonard | TOR | $9,000 | 45.83 | 5.09 |
| Rudy Gay | SAS | $5,500 | 28.81 | 5.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Kidd-Gilchrist | CHA | $1,800 | 13.40 | 7.44 |
| Trey Lyles | DEN | $1,400 | 9.96 | 7.11 |
| Cedi Osman | CLE | $4,300 | 23.65 | 5.50 |
| Harrison Barnes | DAL | $5,300 | 28.45 | 5.37 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,600 | 59.28 | 5.11 |
| Blake Griffin | DET | $8,400 | 43.34 | 5.16 |
| Julius Randle | NOP | $8,200 | 39.15 | 4.77 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $7,700 | 38.91 | 5.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Muscala | PHI | $3,500 | 18.67 | 5.33 |
| Frank Kaminsky | CHA | $2,000 | 10.36 | 5.18 |
| Blake Griffin | DET | $8,400 | 43.34 | 5.16 |
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,600 | 59.28 | 5.11 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,800 | 56.08 | 5.19 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,000 | 50.19 | 4.18 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $7,900 | 43.06 | 5.45 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $7,800 | 40.47 | 5.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bismack Biyombo | CHA | $2,400 | 16.86 | 7.03 |
| DeAndre Jordan | DAL | $5,900 | 33.71 | 5.71 |
| Willie Cauley-Stein | SAC | $6,000 | 33.74 | 5.62 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $7,900 | 43.06 | 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.