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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 | Bradley Beal |
| SF | Alec Peters |
| PF | Khem Birch |
| C | LaMarcus Aldridge |
| G | Goran Dragic |
| F | Paul George |
| Util | Marcin Gortat |
| Salary | $49,500 |
| Expected Points | 256.13 |
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 | 54.61 | 4.75 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $8,800 | 40.39 | 4.59 |
| Elfrid Payton | PHO | $12,400 | 40.07 | 3.23 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $13,600 | 39.00 | 2.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goran Dragic | MIA | $6,400 | 32.30 | 5.05 |
| Tomas Satoransky | WAS | $5,300 | 25.51 | 4.81 |
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $11,500 | 54.61 | 4.75 |
| Dejounte Murray | SAS | $6,000 | 28.48 | 4.75 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $8,800 | 40.39 | 4.59 |
| Lou Williams | LAC | $13,700 | 37.86 | 2.76 |
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $10,300 | 33.38 | 3.24 |
| Austin Rivers | LAC | $9,700 | 30.98 | 3.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sindarius Thornwell | LAC | $3,800 | 18.86 | 4.96 |
| Wes Iwundu | ORL | $1,700 | 8.24 | 4.84 |
| Tomas Satoransky | WAS | $5,300 | 25.51 | 4.81 |
| J.J. Barea | DAL | $5,800 | 27.34 | 4.71 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul George | OKC | $7,700 | 38.82 | 5.04 |
| Tobias Harris | LAC | $12,800 | 36.36 | 2.84 |
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $10,300 | 33.38 | 3.24 |
| Otto Porter Jr. | WAS | $6,600 | 32.11 | 4.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alec Peters | PHO | $1,000 | 7.72 | 7.72 |
| James Johnson | MIA | $4,200 | 21.84 | 5.20 |
| Paul George | OKC | $7,700 | 38.82 | 5.04 |
| Otto Porter Jr. | WAS | $6,600 | 32.11 | 4.87 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul George | OKC | $7,700 | 38.82 | 5.04 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,400 | 37.59 | 4.48 |
| Tobias Harris | LAC | $12,800 | 36.36 | 2.84 |
| Otto Porter Jr. | WAS | $6,600 | 32.11 | 4.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alec Peters | PHO | $1,000 | 7.72 | 7.72 |
| Khem Birch | ORL | $1,200 | 7.11 | 5.92 |
| Kelly Olynyk | MIA | $4,800 | 26.60 | 5.54 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $3,600 | 19.74 | 5.48 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $13,100 | 42.29 | 3.23 |
| DeAndre Jordan | LAC | $12,500 | 38.45 | 3.08 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,400 | 37.59 | 4.48 |
| Dwight Howard | CHA | $12,900 | 36.02 | 2.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khem Birch | ORL | $1,200 | 7.11 | 5.92 |
| Kelly Olynyk | MIA | $4,800 | 26.60 | 5.54 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $3,600 | 19.74 | 5.48 |
| Deyonta Davis | MEM | $4,000 | 19.55 | 4.89 |
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.