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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 | Andrew Wiggins |
| SF | Darius Miller |
| PF | Lauri Markkanen |
| C | Jahlil Okafor |
| G | Damian Lillard |
| F | Otto Porter Jr. |
| Util | Meyers Leonard |
| Salary | $49,800 |
| Expected Points | 296.75 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $8,900 | 46.10 | 5.18 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $8,500 | 44.65 | 5.25 |
| Luka Doncic | DAL | $8,800 | 42.11 | 4.78 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $8,200 | 39.10 | 4.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Frazier | NOP | $3,200 | 18.76 | 5.86 |
| Jerryd Bayless | MIN | $5,000 | 29.08 | 5.82 |
| Trey Burke | NYK | $4,800 | 26.14 | 5.45 |
| Kyle Anderson | MEM | $4,500 | 24.28 | 5.40 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $8,700 | 44.18 | 5.08 |
| Buddy Hield | SAC | $7,200 | 34.22 | 4.75 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $6,500 | 33.82 | 5.20 |
| Will Barton | DEN | $6,800 | 33.75 | 4.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenrich Williams | NOP | $3,100 | 18.51 | 5.97 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $4,700 | 27.60 | 5.87 |
| Justin Holiday | MEM | $4,300 | 24.54 | 5.71 |
| Bogdan Bogdanovic | SAC | $5,500 | 28.80 | 5.24 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otto Porter Jr. | WAS | $5,700 | 31.42 | 5.51 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $5,800 | 30.01 | 5.17 |
| Marcus Morris | BOS | $5,300 | 28.19 | 5.32 |
| Trevor Ariza | WAS | $6,000 | 28.04 | 4.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darius Miller | NOP | $3,800 | 23.05 | 6.07 |
| Otto Porter Jr. | WAS | $5,700 | 31.42 | 5.51 |
| Mario Hezonja | NYK | $3,500 | 18.87 | 5.39 |
| Marcus Morris | BOS | $5,300 | 28.19 | 5.32 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Collins | ATL | $7,900 | 36.63 | 4.64 |
| Lauri Markkanen | CHI | $6,700 | 35.95 | 5.37 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $7,000 | 32.80 | 4.69 |
| Domantas Sabonis | IND | $6,300 | 30.41 | 4.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meyers Leonard | POR | $3,100 | 17.52 | 5.65 |
| Zach Collins | POR | $3,400 | 19.18 | 5.64 |
| Lauri Markkanen | CHI | $6,700 | 35.95 | 5.37 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $4,300 | 22.31 | 5.19 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $10,900 | 54.35 | 4.99 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,600 | 50.95 | 4.81 |
| Jahlil Okafor | NOP | $6,600 | 40.88 | 6.19 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $8,100 | 39.90 | 4.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jahlil Okafor | NOP | $6,600 | 40.88 | 6.19 |
| Willie Cauley-Stein | SAC | $6,200 | 31.42 | 5.07 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $10,900 | 54.35 | 4.99 |
| DeAndre Jordan | DAL | $7,000 | 34.54 | 4.93 |
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.