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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 | Khris Middleton |
| SF | Mike Scott |
| PF | D.J. Wilson |
| C | Brook Lopez |
| G | D’Angelo Russell |
| F | Tobias Harris |
| Util | Dzanan Musa |
| Salary | $49,200 |
| Expected Points | 255.93 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D’Angelo Russell | BKN | $9,100 | 43.40 | 4.77 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $9,000 | 41.03 | 4.56 |
| Eric Bledsoe | MIL | $7,300 | 34.90 | 4.78 |
| Shaquille Harrison | CHI | $6,200 | 26.78 | 4.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Dinwiddie | BKN | $5,400 | 26.75 | 4.95 |
| Walt Lemon Jr. | CHI | $5,500 | 26.56 | 4.83 |
| Eric Bledsoe | MIL | $7,300 | 34.90 | 4.78 |
| D’Angelo Russell | BKN | $9,100 | 43.40 | 4.77 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $7,100 | 32.03 | 4.51 |
| JJ Redick | PHI | $6,000 | 29.73 | 4.96 |
| Joe Harris | BKN | $5,100 | 26.61 | 5.22 |
| Caris LeVert | BKN | $5,600 | 26.24 | 4.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Harris | BKN | $5,100 | 26.61 | 5.22 |
| Sterling Brown | MIL | $4,700 | 24.06 | 5.12 |
| JJ Redick | PHI | $6,000 | 29.73 | 4.96 |
| Caris LeVert | BKN | $5,600 | 26.24 | 4.69 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tobias Harris | PHI | $7,200 | 32.02 | 4.45 |
| Jakarr Sampson | CHI | $5,000 | 26.26 | 5.25 |
| Mike Scott | PHI | $4,100 | 25.63 | 6.25 |
| DeMarre Carroll | BKN | $4,700 | 24.28 | 5.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Scott | PHI | $4,100 | 25.63 | 6.25 |
| Jakarr Sampson | CHI | $5,000 | 26.26 | 5.25 |
| DeMarre Carroll | BKN | $4,700 | 24.28 | 5.17 |
| Rodions Kurucs | BKN | $3,600 | 16.29 | 4.52 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D.J. Wilson | MIL | $4,000 | 19.82 | 4.96 |
| Ersan Ilyasova | MIL | $3,600 | 18.71 | 5.20 |
| Jonah Bolden | PHI | $4,900 | 12.90 | 2.63 |
| Rondae Hollis-Jefferson | BKN | $3,700 | 9.63 | 2.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ersan Ilyasova | MIL | $3,600 | 18.71 | 5.20 |
| D.J. Wilson | MIL | $4,000 | 19.82 | 4.96 |
| Jonah Bolden | PHI | $4,900 | 12.90 | 2.63 |
| Rondae Hollis-Jefferson | BKN | $3,700 | 9.63 | 2.60 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,400 | 55.01 | 5.29 |
| Brook Lopez | MIL | $5,700 | 31.00 | 5.44 |
| Jarrett Allen | BKN | $5,300 | 27.20 | 5.13 |
| Robin Lopez | CHI | $5,100 | 23.75 | 4.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brook Lopez | MIL | $5,700 | 31.00 | 5.44 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,400 | 55.01 | 5.29 |
| Jarrett Allen | BKN | $5,300 | 27.20 | 5.13 |
| Robin Lopez | CHI | $5,100 | 23.75 | 4.66 |
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.