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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 | Kyle Lowry |
| SG | Marco Belinelli |
| SF | Rudy Gay |
| PF | Noah Vonleh |
| C | Nikola Jokic |
| G | DeMar DeRozan |
| F | LaMarcus Aldridge |
| Util | Mario Hezonja |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 303.55 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $7,300 | 38.44 | 5.27 |
| Lou Williams | LAC | $7,000 | 34.39 | 4.91 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $6,300 | 33.06 | 5.25 |
| Dennis Smith Jr. | NYK | $6,800 | 29.32 | 4.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patty Mills | SAS | $4,000 | 22.61 | 5.65 |
| Jeremy Lin | TOR | $4,400 | 23.84 | 5.42 |
| D.J. Augustin | ORL | $4,300 | 22.75 | 5.29 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $7,300 | 38.44 | 5.27 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | SAS | $8,100 | 40.07 | 4.95 |
| Evan Fournier | ORL | $5,800 | 28.87 | 4.98 |
| Will Barton | DEN | $5,100 | 26.77 | 5.25 |
| Terrence Ross | ORL | $5,300 | 24.77 | 4.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marco Belinelli | SAS | $3,800 | 21.69 | 5.71 |
| Will Barton | DEN | $5,100 | 26.77 | 5.25 |
| Danny Green | TOR | $4,100 | 21.19 | 5.17 |
| Evan Fournier | ORL | $5,800 | 28.87 | 4.98 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danilo Gallinari | LAC | $6,700 | 34.01 | 5.08 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $6,500 | 32.94 | 5.07 |
| Rudy Gay | SAS | $5,700 | 30.70 | 5.39 |
| Jonathan Isaac | ORL | $6,000 | 27.97 | 4.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rudy Gay | SAS | $5,700 | 30.70 | 5.39 |
| OG Anunoby | TOR | $3,400 | 17.84 | 5.25 |
| JaMychal Green | LAC | $3,400 | 17.79 | 5.23 |
| Danilo Gallinari | LAC | $6,700 | 34.01 | 5.08 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $7,500 | 40.45 | 5.39 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $7,100 | 35.93 | 5.06 |
| Montrezl Harrell | LAC | $6,600 | 31.19 | 4.73 |
| Paul Millsap | DEN | $6,100 | 30.98 | 5.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noah Vonleh | NYK | $3,900 | 22.56 | 5.79 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $7,500 | 40.45 | 5.39 |
| Paul Millsap | DEN | $6,100 | 30.98 | 5.08 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $7,100 | 35.93 | 5.06 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $10,200 | 54.82 | 5.37 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $9,700 | 45.07 | 4.65 |
| Marc Gasol | TOR | $5,600 | 29.99 | 5.36 |
| Mitchell Robinson | NYK | $4,600 | 25.41 | 5.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Robinson | NYK | $4,600 | 25.41 | 5.52 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $10,200 | 54.82 | 5.37 |
| Marc Gasol | TOR | $5,600 | 29.99 | 5.36 |
| Ivica Zubac | LAC | $4,200 | 20.60 | 4.90 |
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.