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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 | Shelvin Mack |
| SG | JJ Redick |
| SF | Kevin Durant |
| PF | Cheick Diallo |
| C | Nikola Jokic |
| G | Ben Simmons |
| F | DeMarcus Cousins |
| Util | Solomon Hill |
| Salary | $49,700 |
| Expected Points | 299.03 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $9,600 | 50.32 | 5.24 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $9,300 | 47.43 | 5.10 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,100 | 46.08 | 5.06 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $12,600 | 43.10 | 3.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shelvin Mack | MEM | $3,400 | 22.58 | 6.64 |
| Monte Morris | DEN | $3,600 | 19.96 | 5.54 |
| T.J. McConnell | PHI | $4,000 | 22.15 | 5.54 |
| Cory Joseph | IND | $4,100 | 22.14 | 5.40 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JJ Redick | PHI | $5,600 | 32.19 | 5.75 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $5,900 | 31.22 | 5.29 |
| Will Barton | DEN | $6,500 | 30.52 | 4.70 |
| Tyreke Evans | IND | $5,200 | 27.24 | 5.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JJ Redick | PHI | $5,600 | 32.19 | 5.75 |
| Corey Brewer | PHI | $3,800 | 20.80 | 5.47 |
| Justin Holiday | MEM | $4,400 | 23.66 | 5.38 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $5,900 | 31.22 | 5.29 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,200 | 46.04 | 5.00 |
| Rudy Gay | SAS | $9,600 | 30.61 | 3.19 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $5,600 | 28.67 | 5.12 |
| Thaddeus Young | IND | $5,800 | 27.69 | 4.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JaMychal Green | MEM | $4,700 | 27.37 | 5.82 |
| Al-Farouq Aminu | POR | $4,500 | 24.26 | 5.39 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $5,600 | 28.67 | 5.12 |
| Darius Miller | NOP | $4,600 | 23.42 | 5.09 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $11,000 | 36.78 | 3.34 |
| John Collins | ATL | $8,000 | 34.77 | 4.35 |
| DeMarcus Cousins | GS | $6,200 | 32.76 | 5.28 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $6,300 | 31.19 | 4.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheick Diallo | NOP | $3,000 | 18.06 | 6.02 |
| Jonah Bolden | PHI | $4,100 | 24.07 | 5.87 |
| Paul Millsap | DEN | $5,000 | 28.15 | 5.63 |
| Jaren Jackson Jr. | MEM | $4,800 | 25.95 | 5.41 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $10,700 | 48.54 | 4.54 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $8,600 | 40.00 | 4.65 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $7,700 | 38.57 | 5.01 |
| Myles Turner | IND | $6,900 | 32.18 | 4.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pau Gasol | SAS | $2,800 | 14.20 | 5.07 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $7,700 | 38.57 | 5.01 |
| Myles Turner | IND | $6,900 | 32.18 | 4.66 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $8,600 | 40.00 | 4.65 |
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.