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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 | Jrue Holiday |
| SF | Stanley Johnson |
| PF | Bam Adebayo |
| C | Myles Turner |
| G | Ricky Rubio |
| F | Nikola Mirotic |
| Util | DeAndre Liggins |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 275.54 |
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 | $11,300 | 56.60 | 5.01 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $9,400 | 45.77 | 4.87 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $8,600 | 43.79 | 5.09 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $7,500 | 38.86 | 5.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $7,500 | 38.86 | 5.18 |
| Ish Smith | DET | $5,600 | 28.97 | 5.17 |
| Ricky Rubio | UTA | $6,700 | 34.42 | 5.14 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $8,600 | 43.79 | 5.09 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,300 | 56.60 | 5.01 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $8,600 | 43.79 | 5.09 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIN | $9,500 | 43.61 | 4.59 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $7,500 | 38.86 | 5.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanley Johnson | DET | $4,700 | 25.17 | 5.36 |
| Justise Winslow | MIA | $4,100 | 21.50 | 5.24 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $7,500 | 38.86 | 5.18 |
| Reggie Bullock | DET | $4,600 | 23.73 | 5.16 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $10,900 | 53.95 | 4.95 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIN | $9,500 | 43.61 | 4.59 |
| T.J. Warren | PHO | $6,300 | 32.51 | 5.16 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $6,100 | 30.25 | 4.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanley Johnson | DET | $4,700 | 25.17 | 5.36 |
| Justise Winslow | MIA | $4,100 | 21.50 | 5.24 |
| T.J. Warren | PHO | $6,300 | 32.51 | 5.16 |
| DeMarre Carroll | BKN | $5,500 | 28.40 | 5.16 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,600 | 55.89 | 4.82 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $10,900 | 53.95 | 4.95 |
| Blake Griffin | DET | $9,000 | 42.23 | 4.69 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,400 | 39.98 | 4.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $4,700 | 25.46 | 5.42 |
| Marquese Chriss | PHO | $4,500 | 23.67 | 5.26 |
| Nikola Mirotic | NOP | $6,500 | 33.73 | 5.19 |
| T.J. Warren | PHO | $6,300 | 32.51 | 5.16 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,600 | 55.89 | 4.82 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $9,800 | 49.64 | 5.07 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,100 | 43.17 | 4.74 |
| Blake Griffin | DET | $9,000 | 42.23 | 4.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Myles Turner | IND | $5,600 | 30.65 | 5.47 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $4,700 | 25.46 | 5.42 |
| Marquese Chriss | PHO | $4,500 | 23.67 | 5.26 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $9,800 | 49.64 | 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.