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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 | Yogi Ferrell |
| SG | Corey Brewer |
| SF | Jayson Tatum |
| PF | John Collins |
| C | Karl-Anthony Towns |
| G | Trae Young |
| F | Giannis Antetokounmpo |
| Util | DeAndre’ Bembry |
| Salary | $48,700 |
| Expected Points | 299.28 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $9,000 | 44.36 | 4.93 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $8,800 | 43.61 | 4.96 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $8,200 | 42.42 | 5.17 |
| D’Angelo Russell | BKN | $8,100 | 41.71 | 5.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yogi Ferrell | SAC | $1,000 | 9.37 | 9.37 |
| Jeff Teague | MIN | $5,800 | 33.07 | 5.70 |
| Derrick Rose | MIN | $4,900 | 27.79 | 5.67 |
| Eric Bledsoe | MIL | $6,300 | 34.03 | 5.40 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $9,700 | 48.58 | 5.01 |
| Buddy Hield | SAC | $9,400 | 36.55 | 3.89 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $6,900 | 33.98 | 4.92 |
| Jeremy Lamb | CHA | $5,900 | 31.60 | 5.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Brewer | SAC | $1,000 | 8.98 | 8.98 |
| Allen Crabbe | BKN | $3,400 | 19.70 | 5.79 |
| Josh Hart | LAL | $3,600 | 20.29 | 5.64 |
| Joe Harris | BKN | $4,200 | 23.28 | 5.54 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,300 | 58.00 | 5.13 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $10,800 | 47.36 | 4.39 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $6,000 | 31.29 | 5.22 |
| Harrison Barnes | SAC | $7,400 | 29.67 | 4.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lance Thomas | NYK | $1,800 | 11.88 | 6.60 |
| Al-Farouq Aminu | POR | $4,200 | 23.40 | 5.57 |
| Gordon Hayward | BOS | $4,300 | 23.90 | 5.56 |
| Taurean Prince | ATL | $4,500 | 24.36 | 5.41 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Collins | ATL | $7,200 | 34.74 | 4.82 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $6,600 | 33.10 | 5.01 |
| Bobby Portis | WAS | $5,700 | 30.57 | 5.36 |
| Dario Saric | MIN | $3,900 | 23.19 | 5.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moritz Wagner | LAL | $3,000 | 18.29 | 6.10 |
| Dario Saric | MIN | $3,900 | 23.19 | 5.95 |
| Bobby Portis | WAS | $5,700 | 30.57 | 5.36 |
| Richaun Holmes | PHX | $3,400 | 17.53 | 5.15 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,400 | 57.24 | 5.50 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $7,000 | 38.05 | 5.44 |
| DeAndre Jordan | NYK | $8,800 | 35.67 | 4.05 |
| Deandre Ayton | PHX | $6,500 | 32.18 | 4.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Len | ATL | $5,000 | 29.39 | 5.88 |
| JaVale McGee | LAL | $4,300 | 24.31 | 5.65 |
| Ed Davis | BKN | $3,200 | 17.72 | 5.54 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,400 | 57.24 | 5.50 |
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.