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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 | Tyler Ennis |
| SG | Lance Stephenson |
| SF | Josh Huestis |
| PF | Blake Griffin |
| C | Joel Embiid |
| G | Russell Westbrook |
| F | Julius Randle |
| Util | Tyler Zeller |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 295.08 |
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 | $11,600 | 61.48 | 5.30 |
| James Harden | HOU | $11,700 | 60.12 | 5.14 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $8,800 | 43.06 | 4.89 |
| John Wall | WAS | $8,600 | 41.72 | 4.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Ennis | LAL | $3,000 | 16.40 | 5.47 |
| Milos Teodosic | LAC | $5,100 | 27.76 | 5.44 |
| Tyus Jones | MIN | $5,400 | 29.12 | 5.39 |
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $11,600 | 61.48 | 5.30 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,700 | 60.12 | 5.14 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIN | $8,400 | 43.56 | 5.19 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $8,600 | 41.24 | 4.79 |
| Tyreke Evans | MEM | $7,900 | 38.52 | 4.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Ennis | LAL | $3,000 | 16.40 | 5.47 |
| Milos Teodosic | LAC | $5,100 | 27.76 | 5.44 |
| Tyus Jones | MIN | $5,400 | 29.12 | 5.39 |
| JJ Redick | PHI | $5,400 | 28.61 | 5.30 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Booker | PHO | $8,600 | 41.24 | 4.79 |
| Paul George | OKC | $7,700 | 39.99 | 5.19 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $8,900 | 37.82 | 4.25 |
| T.J. Warren | PHO | $6,700 | 36.21 | 5.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Huestis | OKC | $3,000 | 16.41 | 5.47 |
| T.J. Warren | PHO | $6,700 | 36.21 | 5.40 |
| Michael Kidd-Gilchrist | CHA | $4,100 | 21.93 | 5.35 |
| JJ Redick | PHI | $5,400 | 28.61 | 5.30 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Griffin | LAC | $7,600 | 40.27 | 5.30 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $7,800 | 36.53 | 4.68 |
| T.J. Warren | PHO | $6,700 | 36.21 | 5.40 |
| Kyle Kuzma | LAL | $7,100 | 35.38 | 4.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Huestis | OKC | $3,000 | 16.41 | 5.47 |
| Julius Randle | LAL | $5,100 | 27.75 | 5.44 |
| T.J. Warren | PHO | $6,700 | 36.21 | 5.40 |
| Blake Griffin | LAC | $7,600 | 40.27 | 5.30 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $9,900 | 49.76 | 5.03 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,500 | 43.82 | 4.61 |
| Blake Griffin | LAC | $7,600 | 40.27 | 5.30 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $8,200 | 40.02 | 4.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julius Randle | LAL | $5,100 | 27.75 | 5.44 |
| Blake Griffin | LAC | $7,600 | 40.27 | 5.30 |
| Domantas Sabonis | IND | $5,100 | 26.03 | 5.10 |
| Frank Kaminsky | CHA | $4,100 | 20.78 | 5.07 |
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.