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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 | Russell Westbrook |
| SG | Kentavious Caldwell-Pope |
| SF | LeBron James |
| PF | Ivan Rabb |
| C | Kosta Koufos |
| G | Isaiah Thomas |
| F | Pau Gasol |
| Util | James Ennis III |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 271.07 |
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 | $11,200 | 58.43 | 5.22 |
| James Harden | HOU | $10,700 | 54.50 | 5.09 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,400 | 48.71 | 5.18 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $7,900 | 39.96 | 5.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mario Chalmers | MEM | $4,500 | 24.81 | 5.51 |
| Isaiah Thomas | LAL | $5,500 | 29.86 | 5.43 |
| Lonzo Ball | LAL | $6,600 | 34.60 | 5.24 |
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $11,200 | 58.43 | 5.22 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $10,700 | 54.50 | 5.09 |
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $7,700 | 37.70 | 4.90 |
| CJ McCollum | POR | $6,700 | 32.20 | 4.81 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $6,300 | 31.22 | 4.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaiah Thomas | LAL | $5,500 | 29.86 | 5.43 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | LAL | $5,800 | 30.30 | 5.22 |
| D.J. Augustin | ORL | $4,600 | 23.58 | 5.13 |
| James Harden | HOU | $10,700 | 54.50 | 5.09 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,500 | 59.14 | 5.14 |
| Paul George | OKC | $8,700 | 41.84 | 4.81 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $7,200 | 35.68 | 4.96 |
| JaMychal Green | MEM | $6,500 | 31.18 | 4.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Kuzma | LAL | $5,400 | 28.95 | 5.36 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | LAL | $5,800 | 30.30 | 5.22 |
| Jerami Grant | OKC | $3,500 | 18.19 | 5.20 |
| James Johnson | MIA | $4,500 | 23.27 | 5.17 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,500 | 59.14 | 5.14 |
| Paul George | OKC | $8,700 | 41.84 | 4.81 |
| Julius Randle | LAL | $7,300 | 38.56 | 5.28 |
| Blake Griffin | DET | $7,400 | 36.58 | 4.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivan Rabb | MEM | $3,300 | 19.12 | 5.79 |
| Paul Millsap | DEN | $5,200 | 29.13 | 5.60 |
| Pau Gasol | SAS | $5,500 | 30.24 | 5.50 |
| Kyle Kuzma | LAL | $5,400 | 28.95 | 5.36 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Drummond | DET | $9,200 | 44.73 | 4.86 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $9,600 | 41.76 | 4.35 |
| Julius Randle | LAL | $7,300 | 38.56 | 5.28 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $7,100 | 37.34 | 5.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kosta Koufos | SAC | $3,700 | 21.99 | 5.94 |
| Ivan Rabb | MEM | $3,300 | 19.12 | 5.79 |
| Paul Millsap | DEN | $5,200 | 29.13 | 5.60 |
| Pau Gasol | SAS | $5,500 | 30.24 | 5.50 |
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.