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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 | Ben Simmons |
| SG | Bradley Beal |
| SF | Kevin Durant |
| PF | Robert Williams |
| C | Daniel Theis |
| G | Mike Conley |
| F | Lauri Markkanen |
| Util | Josh Richardson |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 271.88 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damian Lillard | POR | $10,100 | 48.46 | 4.80 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $12,000 | 47.17 | 3.93 |
| Devin Booker | PHX | $8,800 | 45.60 | 5.18 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $8,300 | 43.36 | 5.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinn Cook | GS | $3,000 | 22.14 | 7.38 |
| Devonte’ Graham | CHA | $1,400 | 9.62 | 6.87 |
| Tyler Dorsey | MEM | $3,400 | 23.18 | 6.82 |
| Shaquille Harrison | CHI | $4,100 | 24.54 | 5.98 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $9,300 | 50.29 | 5.41 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $7,400 | 38.87 | 5.25 |
| Jimmy Butler | PHI | $7,100 | 37.89 | 5.34 |
| Buddy Hield | SAC | $7,400 | 36.87 | 4.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwayne Bacon | CHA | $2,800 | 19.95 | 7.12 |
| Malik Monk | CHA | $2,000 | 13.99 | 6.99 |
| Justin Jackson | DAL | $3,400 | 20.98 | 6.17 |
| Justin Holiday | MEM | $4,000 | 22.03 | 5.51 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,100 | 46.95 | 5.16 |
| Tobias Harris | PHI | $7,200 | 36.28 | 5.04 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $8,200 | 32.00 | 3.90 |
| Jabari Parker | WAS | $6,500 | 31.36 | 4.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miles Bridges | CHA | $4,000 | 25.60 | 6.40 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,100 | 46.95 | 5.16 |
| Tobias Harris | PHI | $7,200 | 36.28 | 5.04 |
| Jae Crowder | UTA | $4,700 | 23.33 | 4.96 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Griffin | DET | $8,200 | 39.73 | 4.85 |
| Lauri Markkanen | CHI | $6,900 | 36.99 | 5.36 |
| John Collins | ATL | $7,000 | 36.98 | 5.28 |
| Marvin Bagley III | SAC | $6,300 | 34.05 | 5.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Williams | BOS | $1,000 | 14.12 | 14.12 |
| Thomas Bryant | WAS | $4,400 | 25.85 | 5.87 |
| Bobby Portis | WAS | $5,800 | 33.42 | 5.76 |
| Maxi Kleber | DAL | $4,800 | 26.16 | 5.45 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,700 | 55.69 | 5.20 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,500 | 54.64 | 5.20 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $9,000 | 45.63 | 5.07 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | MEM | $6,800 | 42.44 | 6.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Theis | BOS | $1,600 | 18.63 | 11.64 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | MEM | $6,800 | 42.44 | 6.24 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $5,200 | 29.58 | 5.69 |
| DeMarcus Cousins | GS | $7,300 | 41.02 | 5.62 |
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.