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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 | Delon Wright |
| SG | CJ McCollum |
| SF | Paul George |
| PF | Willie Cauley-Stein |
| C | Jusuf Nurkic |
| G | Shabazz Napier |
| F | DeMar DeRozan |
| Util | Salah Mejri |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 280.6 |
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 | 60.49 | 5.26 |
| CJ McCollum | POR | $7,500 | 40.23 | 5.36 |
| Goran Dragic | MIA | $6,700 | 37.08 | 5.53 |
| Elfrid Payton | ORL | $7,200 | 35.13 | 4.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delon Wright | TOR | $4,400 | 27.02 | 6.14 |
| Shabazz Napier | POR | $5,400 | 33.02 | 6.11 |
| Fred VanVleet | TOR | $3,500 | 20.89 | 5.97 |
| Goran Dragic | MIA | $6,700 | 37.08 | 5.53 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,300 | 42.18 | 5.08 |
| CJ McCollum | POR | $7,500 | 40.23 | 5.36 |
| Shabazz Napier | POR | $5,400 | 33.02 | 6.11 |
| Brandon Ingram | LAL | $6,800 | 30.83 | 4.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delon Wright | TOR | $4,400 | 27.02 | 6.14 |
| Shabazz Napier | POR | $5,400 | 33.02 | 6.11 |
| CJ McCollum | POR | $7,500 | 40.23 | 5.36 |
| Garrett Temple | SAC | $3,800 | 20.16 | 5.31 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,300 | 42.18 | 5.08 |
| Paul George | OKC | $7,800 | 38.02 | 4.87 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $8,600 | 36.54 | 4.25 |
| Harrison Barnes | DAL | $7,000 | 32.57 | 4.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garrett Temple | SAC | $3,800 | 20.16 | 5.31 |
| Wayne Ellington | MIA | $4,700 | 24.50 | 5.21 |
| Al-Farouq Aminu | POR | $4,500 | 22.94 | 5.10 |
| Buddy Hield | SAC | $4,700 | 23.90 | 5.09 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $8,600 | 36.54 | 4.25 |
| Willie Cauley-Stein | SAC | $6,600 | 32.77 | 4.97 |
| Harrison Barnes | DAL | $7,000 | 32.57 | 4.65 |
| Kelly Olynyk | MIA | $5,700 | 29.79 | 5.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelly Olynyk | MIA | $5,700 | 29.79 | 5.23 |
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $5,600 | 29.01 | 5.18 |
| Al-Farouq Aminu | POR | $4,500 | 22.94 | 5.10 |
| Dirk Nowitzki | DAL | $5,000 | 25.44 | 5.09 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $7,100 | 33.75 | 4.75 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $6,900 | 33.68 | 4.88 |
| Willie Cauley-Stein | SAC | $6,600 | 32.77 | 4.97 |
| Kelly Olynyk | MIA | $5,700 | 29.79 | 5.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelly Olynyk | MIA | $5,700 | 29.79 | 5.23 |
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $5,600 | 29.01 | 5.18 |
| Dirk Nowitzki | DAL | $5,000 | 25.44 | 5.09 |
| Willie Cauley-Stein | SAC | $6,600 | 32.77 | 4.97 |
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.