For full value reports and bulk linuep optimzers, check out FantasyPlus from Sports from the Basement.
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 | Kyle Lowry |
| SG | Danny Green |
| SF | Norman Powell |
| PF | Jonah Bolden |
| C | Joel Embiid |
| G | Ben Simmons |
| F | Kawhi Leonard |
| Util | Amir Johnson |
| Salary | $48,600 |
| Expected Points | 248.74 |
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 | $9,600 | 35.65 | 3.71 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $7,800 | 35.38 | 4.54 |
| Fred VanVleet | TOR | $4,200 | 14.74 | 3.51 |
| T.J. McConnell | PHI | $1,000 | 2.00 | 2.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $7,800 | 35.38 | 4.54 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $9,600 | 35.65 | 3.71 |
| Fred VanVleet | TOR | $4,200 | 14.74 | 3.51 |
| T.J. McConnell | PHI | $1,000 | 2.00 | 2.00 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Butler | PHI | $9,200 | 34.60 | 3.76 |
| Danny Green | TOR | $5,000 | 18.49 | 3.70 |
| JJ Redick | PHI | $5,800 | 18.10 | 3.12 |
| Furkan Korkmaz | PHI | $1,000 | 4.84 | 4.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Furkan Korkmaz | PHI | $1,000 | 4.84 | 4.84 |
| Jimmy Butler | PHI | $9,200 | 34.60 | 3.76 |
| Danny Green | TOR | $5,000 | 18.49 | 3.70 |
| JJ Redick | PHI | $5,800 | 18.10 | 3.12 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawhi Leonard | TOR | $11,200 | 50.66 | 4.52 |
| Tobias Harris | PHI | $8,800 | 32.48 | 3.69 |
| James Ennis III | PHI | $3,200 | 12.43 | 3.88 |
| Norman Powell | TOR | $1,600 | 10.23 | 6.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norman Powell | TOR | $1,600 | 10.23 | 6.39 |
| Kawhi Leonard | TOR | $11,200 | 50.66 | 4.52 |
| James Ennis III | PHI | $3,200 | 12.43 | 3.88 |
| Tobias Harris | PHI | $8,800 | 32.48 | 3.69 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $9,800 | 36.00 | 3.67 |
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $4,600 | 17.34 | 3.77 |
| Mike Scott | PHI | $2,800 | 11.76 | 4.20 |
| Jonah Bolden | PHI | $1,400 | 6.81 | 4.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonah Bolden | PHI | $1,400 | 6.81 | 4.86 |
| Mike Scott | PHI | $2,800 | 11.76 | 4.20 |
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $4,600 | 17.34 | 3.77 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $9,800 | 36.00 | 3.67 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $11,000 | 45.76 | 4.16 |
| Marc Gasol | TOR | $6,800 | 26.55 | 3.90 |
| Greg Monroe | PHI | $2,000 | 7.26 | 3.63 |
| Boban Marjanovic | PHI | $1,200 | 4.49 | 3.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $11,000 | 45.76 | 4.16 |
| Marc Gasol | TOR | $6,800 | 26.55 | 3.90 |
| Boban Marjanovic | PHI | $1,200 | 4.49 | 3.74 |
| Greg Monroe | PHI | $2,000 | 7.26 | 3.63 |
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.