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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 | James Harden |
| SG | Lou Williams |
| SF | Michael Beasley |
| PF | Ekpe Udoh |
| C | Karl-Anthony Towns |
| G | Ricky Rubio |
| F | T.J. Warren |
| Util | Jamil Wilson |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 302.63 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $11,500 | 57.69 | 5.02 |
| James Harden | HOU | $11,100 | 56.47 | 5.09 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,100 | 44.91 | 4.94 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $8,600 | 44.68 | 5.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ricky Rubio | UTA | $5,000 | 27.65 | 5.53 |
| Lou Williams | LAC | $7,700 | 41.65 | 5.41 |
| Dejounte Murray | SAS | $4,400 | 23.54 | 5.35 |
| Tyler Ulis | PHO | $4,300 | 22.90 | 5.32 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,100 | 56.47 | 5.09 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $8,600 | 44.68 | 5.20 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIN | $9,000 | 43.52 | 4.84 |
| Lou Williams | LAC | $7,700 | 41.65 | 5.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lou Williams | LAC | $7,700 | 41.65 | 5.41 |
| Joe Ingles | UTA | $4,800 | 25.42 | 5.30 |
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $6,900 | 36.00 | 5.22 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $7,000 | 36.47 | 5.21 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,600 | 56.69 | 4.89 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,800 | 55.82 | 5.17 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $7,000 | 36.47 | 5.21 |
| Paul George | OKC | $7,600 | 36.38 | 4.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Beasley | NYK | $4,100 | 27.81 | 6.78 |
| Jonas Jerebko | UTA | $3,500 | 20.52 | 5.86 |
| JaMychal Green | MEM | $4,500 | 24.10 | 5.35 |
| James Johnson | MIA | $6,000 | 32.05 | 5.34 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,600 | 56.69 | 4.89 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,800 | 55.82 | 5.17 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,000 | 39.90 | 4.99 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $7,900 | 37.40 | 4.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Beasley | NYK | $4,100 | 27.81 | 6.78 |
| Ekpe Udoh | UTA | $3,000 | 18.80 | 6.27 |
| Jonas Jerebko | UTA | $3,500 | 20.52 | 5.86 |
| JaMychal Green | MEM | $4,500 | 24.10 | 5.35 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,600 | 48.11 | 5.01 |
| Dwight Howard | CHA | $7,700 | 40.65 | 5.28 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,000 | 39.90 | 4.99 |
| DeAndre Jordan | LAC | $7,300 | 38.48 | 5.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ekpe Udoh | UTA | $3,000 | 18.80 | 6.27 |
| John Henson | MIL | $4,500 | 24.14 | 5.36 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $6,600 | 35.08 | 5.32 |
| Ryan Anderson | HOU | $4,200 | 22.36 | 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.