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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 | Damian Lillard |
| SG | James Harden |
| SF | James Johnson |
| PF | Pau Gasol |
| C | Jusuf Nurkic |
| G | Goran Dragic |
| F | Rudy Gay |
| Util | Luc Richard Mbah a Moute |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 280.87 |
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 | $11,600 | 55.23 | 4.76 |
| James Harden | HOU | $10,700 | 51.99 | 4.86 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,300 | 46.16 | 4.96 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $7,700 | 38.61 | 5.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Bledsoe | MIL | $6,800 | 36.26 | 5.33 |
| CJ McCollum | POR | $6,600 | 34.55 | 5.23 |
| Dejounte Murray | SAS | $5,600 | 29.13 | 5.20 |
| Goran Dragic | MIA | $6,300 | 32.69 | 5.19 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $10,700 | 51.99 | 4.86 |
| Eric Bledsoe | MIL | $6,800 | 36.26 | 5.33 |
| CJ McCollum | POR | $6,600 | 34.55 | 5.23 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $6,900 | 33.65 | 4.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Bledsoe | MIL | $6,800 | 36.26 | 5.33 |
| CJ McCollum | POR | $6,600 | 34.55 | 5.23 |
| Kobi Simmons | MEM | $3,900 | 20.03 | 5.13 |
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $5,300 | 27.03 | 5.10 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,800 | 50.00 | 4.63 |
| Paul George | OKC | $8,300 | 38.41 | 4.63 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $6,900 | 33.65 | 4.88 |
| JaMychal Green | MEM | $7,100 | 29.45 | 4.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rudy Gay | SAS | $4,700 | 26.87 | 5.72 |
| James Johnson | MIA | $4,400 | 24.48 | 5.56 |
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $5,300 | 27.03 | 5.10 |
| Kyle Anderson | SAS | $5,500 | 27.74 | 5.04 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,800 | 50.00 | 4.63 |
| Paul George | OKC | $8,300 | 38.41 | 4.63 |
| Pau Gasol | SAS | $5,700 | 33.36 | 5.85 |
| JaMychal Green | MEM | $7,100 | 29.45 | 4.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pau Gasol | SAS | $5,700 | 33.36 | 5.85 |
| Rudy Gay | SAS | $4,700 | 26.87 | 5.72 |
| James Johnson | MIA | $4,400 | 24.48 | 5.56 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $3,800 | 20.58 | 5.42 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $7,500 | 39.61 | 5.28 |
| Pau Gasol | SAS | $5,700 | 33.36 | 5.85 |
| Steven Adams | OKC | $6,500 | 33.23 | 5.11 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $5,600 | 32.66 | 5.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pau Gasol | SAS | $5,700 | 33.36 | 5.85 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $5,600 | 32.66 | 5.83 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $3,800 | 20.58 | 5.42 |
| Jarell Martin | MEM | $5,100 | 27.37 | 5.37 |
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.