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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 | Gary Harris |
| SF | Al-Farouq Aminu |
| PF | Paul Millsap |
| C | Nikola Jokic |
| G | Kyle Lowry |
| F | Kawhi Leonard |
| Util | Jarred Vanderbilt |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 316.1 |
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 | $9,200 | 47.09 | 5.12 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $7,700 | 38.82 | 5.04 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $6,800 | 36.54 | 5.37 |
| CJ McCollum | POR | $7,000 | 34.08 | 4.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $6,800 | 36.54 | 5.37 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,200 | 47.09 | 5.12 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $6,500 | 33.22 | 5.11 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $7,700 | 38.82 | 5.04 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Butler | PHI | $6,600 | 33.78 | 5.12 |
| Gary Harris | DEN | $4,900 | 24.87 | 5.08 |
| JJ Redick | PHI | $4,700 | 24.19 | 5.15 |
| Danny Green | TOR | $4,000 | 21.79 | 5.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Green | TOR | $4,000 | 21.79 | 5.45 |
| Will Barton | DEN | $3,700 | 19.15 | 5.18 |
| JJ Redick | PHI | $4,700 | 24.19 | 5.15 |
| Jimmy Butler | PHI | $6,600 | 33.78 | 5.12 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawhi Leonard | TOR | $9,000 | 48.07 | 5.34 |
| Tobias Harris | PHI | $7,200 | 35.29 | 4.90 |
| Moe Harkless | POR | $4,500 | 25.48 | 5.66 |
| Al-Farouq Aminu | POR | $4,300 | 25.13 | 5.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Farouq Aminu | POR | $4,300 | 25.13 | 5.84 |
| Moe Harkless | POR | $4,500 | 25.48 | 5.66 |
| Kawhi Leonard | TOR | $9,000 | 48.07 | 5.34 |
| Tobias Harris | PHI | $7,200 | 35.29 | 4.90 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $7,300 | 37.84 | 5.18 |
| Paul Millsap | DEN | $4,800 | 30.05 | 6.26 |
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $4,200 | 21.27 | 5.07 |
| Mason Plumlee | DEN | $3,200 | 14.81 | 4.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Millsap | DEN | $4,800 | 30.05 | 6.26 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $7,300 | 37.84 | 5.18 |
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $4,200 | 21.27 | 5.07 |
| Mason Plumlee | DEN | $3,200 | 14.81 | 4.63 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $10,000 | 56.31 | 5.63 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $9,400 | 42.97 | 4.57 |
| Enes Kanter | POR | $6,100 | 30.28 | 4.96 |
| Marc Gasol | TOR | $5,000 | 28.35 | 5.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marc Gasol | TOR | $5,000 | 28.35 | 5.67 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $10,000 | 56.31 | 5.63 |
| Enes Kanter | POR | $6,100 | 30.28 | 4.96 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $9,400 | 42.97 | 4.57 |
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.