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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 | Walt Lemon Jr. |
| SG | Tyreke Evans |
| SF | Tobias Harris |
| PF | Al Horford |
| C | Karl-Anthony Towns |
| G | Ben Simmons |
| F | Larry Nance Jr. |
| Util | Royce O’Neale |
| Salary | $49,600 |
| Expected Points | 306.35 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Booker | PHX | $10,100 | 49.13 | 4.86 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $9,000 | 48.57 | 5.40 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $10,000 | 47.40 | 4.74 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $9,300 | 46.37 | 4.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walt Lemon Jr. | CHI | $3,000 | 24.15 | 8.05 |
| Cory Joseph | IND | $3,400 | 23.03 | 6.77 |
| Kadeem Allen | NYK | $3,700 | 23.09 | 6.24 |
| Trey Burke | DAL | $4,000 | 24.87 | 6.22 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $6,800 | 31.68 | 4.66 |
| Bojan Bogdanovic | IND | $6,400 | 31.49 | 4.92 |
| JJ Redick | PHI | $5,700 | 31.05 | 5.45 |
| Joe Ingles | UTA | $6,200 | 30.24 | 4.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyreke Evans | IND | $3,600 | 27.99 | 7.77 |
| Sterling Brown | MIL | $4,100 | 23.95 | 5.84 |
| JJ Redick | PHI | $5,700 | 31.05 | 5.45 |
| Joe Harris | BKN | $4,800 | 25.60 | 5.33 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,500 | 53.65 | 4.66 |
| Kawhi Leonard | TOR | $9,800 | 43.96 | 4.49 |
| Tobias Harris | PHI | $7,400 | 37.51 | 5.07 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $7,100 | 33.33 | 4.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gordon Hayward | BOS | $5,100 | 27.84 | 5.46 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $5,800 | 31.24 | 5.39 |
| Thabo Sefolosha | UTA | $3,000 | 15.95 | 5.32 |
| Josh Jackson | PHX | $5,300 | 27.22 | 5.14 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $8,300 | 34.73 | 4.18 |
| Larry Nance Jr. | CLE | $6,200 | 32.64 | 5.26 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $6,600 | 32.31 | 4.90 |
| Domantas Sabonis | IND | $6,400 | 30.08 | 4.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Kornet | NYK | $4,100 | 25.23 | 6.15 |
| Richaun Holmes | PHX | $4,500 | 25.95 | 5.77 |
| Thon Maker | DET | $3,800 | 20.31 | 5.34 |
| Larry Nance Jr. | CLE | $6,200 | 32.64 | 5.26 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,400 | 51.59 | 4.96 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $9,700 | 48.88 | 5.04 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $9,100 | 43.88 | 4.82 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $8,200 | 42.98 | 5.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Robinson | NYK | $6,300 | 38.50 | 6.11 |
| Tristan Thompson | CLE | $4,100 | 24.68 | 6.02 |
| Jarrett Allen | BKN | $5,100 | 27.21 | 5.33 |
| Dwight Powell | DAL | $5,900 | 31.40 | 5.32 |
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.