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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 | Tyus Jones |
| SG | Tim Hardaway Jr. |
| SF | Giannis Antetokounmpo |
| PF | Julius Randle |
| C | Ante Zizic |
| G | Luka Doncic |
| F | Cedi Osman |
| Util | Davis Bertans |
| Salary | $49,800 |
| Expected Points | 298.35 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luka Doncic | DAL | $8,800 | 47.06 | 5.35 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $8,600 | 44.53 | 5.18 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,200 | 44.50 | 4.84 |
| Elfrid Payton | NOP | $6,500 | 36.96 | 5.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyus Jones | MIN | $3,700 | 30.86 | 8.34 |
| Ryan Arcidiacono | CHI | $3,300 | 21.82 | 6.61 |
| Brandon Knight | CLE | $3,500 | 21.69 | 6.20 |
| Shaquille Harrison | CHI | $3,100 | 18.57 | 5.99 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | SAS | $8,400 | 40.73 | 4.85 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $7,000 | 34.16 | 4.88 |
| Bojan Bogdanovic | IND | $6,200 | 31.25 | 5.04 |
| Will Barton | DEN | $6,300 | 27.88 | 4.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | DAL | $4,900 | 27.64 | 5.64 |
| Wayne Selden Jr. | CHI | $3,300 | 18.48 | 5.60 |
| David Nwaba | CLE | $3,300 | 18.41 | 5.58 |
| Josh Okogie | MIN | $3,500 | 19.23 | 5.49 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,500 | 60.84 | 5.29 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $11,200 | 51.50 | 4.60 |
| Otto Porter Jr. | CHI | $6,400 | 37.08 | 5.79 |
| Tobias Harris | PHI | $7,500 | 35.76 | 4.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keita Bates-Diop | MIN | $3,400 | 22.50 | 6.62 |
| JaMychal Green | LAC | $3,600 | 22.61 | 6.28 |
| Cedi Osman | CLE | $5,200 | 32.52 | 6.25 |
| Otto Porter Jr. | CHI | $6,400 | 37.08 | 5.79 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julius Randle | NOP | $8,700 | 44.01 | 5.06 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,900 | 42.32 | 4.76 |
| Lauri Markkanen | CHI | $8,200 | 40.31 | 4.92 |
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $6,800 | 36.16 | 5.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Domantas Sabonis | IND | $5,700 | 31.84 | 5.59 |
| Maxi Kleber | DAL | $3,500 | 19.21 | 5.49 |
| Moritz Wagner | LAL | $3,300 | 18.01 | 5.46 |
| Noah Vonleh | NYK | $4,600 | 24.92 | 5.42 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,400 | 57.55 | 5.53 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $10,000 | 53.25 | 5.33 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,200 | 48.04 | 4.71 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $7,100 | 40.74 | 5.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ante Zizic | CLE | $3,700 | 27.71 | 7.49 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $7,100 | 40.74 | 5.74 |
| Ivica Zubac | LAC | $4,100 | 22.79 | 5.56 |
| DeAndre Jordan | NYK | $5,500 | 30.51 | 5.55 |
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.