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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 | J.J. Barea |
| SG | Furkan Korkmaz |
| SF | Josh Jackson |
| PF | Anthony Davis |
| C | Joel Embiid |
| G | De’Anthony Melton |
| F | Domantas Sabonis |
| Util | Landry Shamet |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 309.74 |
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 | 62.63 | 5.13 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $8,800 | 44.54 | 5.06 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $9,100 | 43.74 | 4.81 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $8,300 | 41.98 | 5.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.J. Barea | DAL | $4,300 | 25.40 | 5.91 |
| Austin Rivers | HOU | $4,500 | 25.81 | 5.73 |
| De’Anthony Melton | PHO | $4,300 | 24.20 | 5.63 |
| Raul Neto | UTA | $4,300 | 24.15 | 5.62 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $8,900 | 44.33 | 4.98 |
| DeMar DeRozan | SAS | $8,000 | 40.57 | 5.07 |
| Luka Doncic | DAL | $8,200 | 37.46 | 4.57 |
| Jimmy Butler | PHI | $7,200 | 34.20 | 4.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Furkan Korkmaz | PHI | $3,600 | 23.26 | 6.46 |
| Evan Turner | POR | $3,900 | 21.01 | 5.39 |
| Reggie Bullock | DET | $4,200 | 22.31 | 5.31 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $6,400 | 33.90 | 5.30 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,100 | 54.16 | 4.88 |
| Kyle Kuzma | LAL | $7,000 | 35.37 | 5.05 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $6,400 | 33.65 | 5.26 |
| T.J. Warren | PHO | $7,100 | 33.37 | 4.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Jackson | PHO | $5,200 | 30.02 | 5.77 |
| Cedi Osman | CLE | $4,400 | 23.80 | 5.41 |
| Harrison Barnes | DAL | $5,300 | 27.98 | 5.28 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $6,400 | 33.65 | 5.26 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,500 | 59.29 | 5.16 |
| Blake Griffin | DET | $9,000 | 45.05 | 5.01 |
| Domantas Sabonis | IND | $7,100 | 38.81 | 5.47 |
| Julius Randle | NOP | $8,100 | 38.59 | 4.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Domantas Sabonis | IND | $7,100 | 38.81 | 5.47 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $7,400 | 38.18 | 5.16 |
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,500 | 59.29 | 5.16 |
| John Collins | ATL | $7,200 | 37.08 | 5.15 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,800 | 54.38 | 5.04 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $9,200 | 45.78 | 4.98 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $8,600 | 44.17 | 5.14 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $8,200 | 40.87 | 4.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jakob Poeltl | SAS | $3,600 | 20.74 | 5.76 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $6,500 | 36.51 | 5.62 |
| Tristan Thompson | CLE | $6,000 | 33.58 | 5.60 |
| DeAndre Jordan | DAL | $6,900 | 36.90 | 5.35 |
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.