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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 | Dejounte Murray |
| SG | Victor Oladipo |
| SF | Davis Bertans |
| PF | T.J. Warren |
| C | Joel Embiid |
| G | Kemba Walker |
| F | Lance Stephenson |
| Util | Joe Young |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 299.55 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $10,900 | 50.06 | 4.59 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $9,500 | 48.75 | 5.13 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $9,200 | 47.05 | 5.11 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $8,900 | 43.96 | 4.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dejounte Murray | SAS | $4,800 | 27.74 | 5.78 |
| Andrew Harrison | MEM | $3,700 | 20.00 | 5.40 |
| Dennis Schroder | ATL | $6,800 | 35.98 | 5.29 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $8,000 | 42.21 | 5.28 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $10,900 | 50.06 | 4.59 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $9,500 | 48.75 | 5.13 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $9,200 | 47.05 | 5.11 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $8,500 | 41.01 | 4.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lance Stephenson | IND | $4,400 | 24.60 | 5.59 |
| Timothé Luwawu-Cabarrot | PHI | $3,900 | 21.53 | 5.52 |
| Andrew Harrison | MEM | $3,700 | 20.00 | 5.40 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $6,900 | 36.02 | 5.22 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Booker | PHO | $8,500 | 41.01 | 4.82 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,300 | 40.67 | 4.90 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $7,600 | 38.89 | 5.12 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $6,900 | 36.02 | 5.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davis Bertans | SAS | $3,900 | 23.21 | 5.95 |
| Lance Stephenson | IND | $4,400 | 24.60 | 5.59 |
| Timothé Luwawu-Cabarrot | PHI | $3,900 | 21.53 | 5.52 |
| Nemanja Bjelica | MIN | $4,300 | 23.36 | 5.43 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | NOP | $11,600 | 53.58 | 4.62 |
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $10,800 | 52.49 | 4.86 |
| Blake Griffin | LAC | $9,000 | 41.77 | 4.64 |
| T.J. Warren | PHO | $7,000 | 35.68 | 5.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davis Bertans | SAS | $3,900 | 23.21 | 5.95 |
| Montrezl Harrell | LAC | $4,700 | 25.54 | 5.43 |
| Nemanja Bjelica | MIN | $4,300 | 23.36 | 5.43 |
| Pau Gasol | SAS | $6,000 | 31.65 | 5.27 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | NOP | $11,600 | 53.58 | 4.62 |
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $10,800 | 52.49 | 4.86 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $9,700 | 49.53 | 5.11 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $9,400 | 42.49 | 4.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montrezl Harrell | LAC | $4,700 | 25.54 | 5.43 |
| Pau Gasol | SAS | $6,000 | 31.65 | 5.27 |
| Ersan Ilyasova | ATL | $4,700 | 24.59 | 5.23 |
| Tyson Chandler | PHO | $4,400 | 22.65 | 5.15 |
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.