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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 | D’Angelo Russell |
| SG | Mario Hezonja |
| SF | Derrick Jones Jr. |
| PF | Blake Griffin |
| C | Joel Embiid |
| G | De’Aaron Fox |
| F | Giannis Antetokounmpo |
| Util | John Jenkins |
| Salary | $48,200 |
| Expected Points | 318.35 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,500 | 58.70 | 5.10 |
| Zach LaVine | CHI | $8,000 | 39.68 | 4.96 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $8,300 | 39.42 | 4.75 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $7,100 | 39.22 | 5.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Bledsoe | MIL | $6,100 | 34.72 | 5.69 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $6,700 | 37.17 | 5.55 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $7,100 | 39.22 | 5.52 |
| Goran Dragic | MIA | $4,300 | 23.54 | 5.47 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Butler | PHI | $7,100 | 36.35 | 5.12 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $6,600 | 35.82 | 5.43 |
| Buddy Hield | SAC | $7,000 | 35.69 | 5.10 |
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $5,800 | 31.57 | 5.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mario Hezonja | NYK | $1,400 | 11.80 | 8.43 |
| Dion Waiters | MIA | $4,300 | 25.68 | 5.97 |
| John Jenkins | NYK | $1,000 | 5.55 | 5.55 |
| Pat Connaughton | MIL | $3,500 | 19.35 | 5.53 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,800 | 60.69 | 5.62 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $12,800 | 49.46 | 3.86 |
| Kawhi Leonard | TOR | $8,600 | 44.19 | 5.14 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $7,200 | 35.11 | 4.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derrick Jones Jr. | MIA | $3,300 | 22.62 | 6.85 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,800 | 60.69 | 5.62 |
| DeMarre Carroll | BKN | $3,800 | 20.52 | 5.40 |
| Kawhi Leonard | TOR | $8,600 | 44.19 | 5.14 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Griffin | DET | $7,500 | 41.03 | 5.47 |
| John Collins | ATL | $7,500 | 38.80 | 5.17 |
| Lauri Markkanen | CHI | $7,300 | 36.14 | 4.95 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $6,700 | 34.54 | 5.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Mirotic | MIL | $4,500 | 27.85 | 6.19 |
| Kelly Olynyk | MIA | $5,300 | 29.36 | 5.54 |
| Blake Griffin | DET | $7,500 | 41.03 | 5.47 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $5,000 | 27.03 | 5.41 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,000 | 52.51 | 5.25 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,000 | 49.79 | 4.98 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $9,200 | 49.32 | 5.36 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $8,700 | 44.61 | 5.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brook Lopez | MIL | $5,400 | 30.25 | 5.60 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $5,700 | 31.38 | 5.50 |
| Willie Cauley-Stein | SAC | $5,200 | 28.60 | 5.50 |
| Jarrett Allen | BKN | $5,300 | 28.58 | 5.39 |
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.