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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 | Jamal Murray |
| SG | JJ Redick |
| SF | Tobias Harris |
| PF | LaMarcus Aldridge |
| C | Marc Gasol |
| G | Ben Simmons |
| F | Kawhi Leonard |
| Util | Haywood Highsmith |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 293.9 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $8,100 | 45.73 | 5.65 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $7,000 | 36.01 | 5.14 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $6,300 | 34.16 | 5.42 |
| Derrick White | SAS | $5,700 | 25.86 | 4.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $8,100 | 45.73 | 5.65 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $6,300 | 34.16 | 5.42 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $7,000 | 36.01 | 5.14 |
| Patty Mills | SAS | $3,400 | 17.20 | 5.06 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | SAS | $7,500 | 40.73 | 5.43 |
| Jimmy Butler | PHI | $6,800 | 38.53 | 5.67 |
| JJ Redick | PHI | $4,700 | 27.74 | 5.90 |
| Gary Harris | DEN | $4,800 | 25.74 | 5.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JJ Redick | PHI | $4,700 | 27.74 | 5.90 |
| Jimmy Butler | PHI | $6,800 | 38.53 | 5.67 |
| DeMar DeRozan | SAS | $7,500 | 40.73 | 5.43 |
| Gary Harris | DEN | $4,800 | 25.74 | 5.36 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawhi Leonard | TOR | $8,400 | 46.90 | 5.58 |
| Tobias Harris | PHI | $7,100 | 38.11 | 5.37 |
| Rudy Gay | SAS | $5,300 | 25.32 | 4.78 |
| James Ennis III | PHI | $3,500 | 9.49 | 2.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawhi Leonard | TOR | $8,400 | 46.90 | 5.58 |
| Tobias Harris | PHI | $7,100 | 38.11 | 5.37 |
| Rudy Gay | SAS | $5,300 | 25.32 | 4.78 |
| James Ennis III | PHI | $3,500 | 9.49 | 2.71 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $7,700 | 42.20 | 5.48 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $7,400 | 36.88 | 4.98 |
| Paul Millsap | DEN | $5,000 | 28.72 | 5.74 |
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $4,600 | 22.87 | 4.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Millsap | DEN | $5,000 | 28.72 | 5.74 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $7,700 | 42.20 | 5.48 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $7,400 | 36.88 | 4.98 |
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $4,600 | 22.87 | 4.97 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $10,100 | 54.17 | 5.36 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $9,900 | 53.58 | 5.41 |
| Marc Gasol | TOR | $5,100 | 29.53 | 5.79 |
| Jakob Poeltl | SAS | $4,500 | 25.06 | 5.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marc Gasol | TOR | $5,100 | 29.53 | 5.79 |
| Jakob Poeltl | SAS | $4,500 | 25.06 | 5.57 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $9,900 | 53.58 | 5.41 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $10,100 | 54.17 | 5.36 |
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.