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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 | Isaiah Thomas |
| SG | Nick Young |
| SF | Kevin Durant |
| PF | Julius Randle |
| C | Nikola Vucevic |
| G | Wayne Ellington |
| F | Kentavious Caldwell-Pope |
| Util | Travis Wear |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 284.91 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lonzo Ball | LAL | $7,600 | 37.82 | 4.98 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $8,500 | 37.44 | 4.40 |
| Eric Bledsoe | MIL | $7,400 | 36.28 | 4.90 |
| Isaiah Thomas | LAL | $6,300 | 34.39 | 5.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaiah Thomas | LAL | $6,300 | 34.39 | 5.46 |
| Tyler Johnson | MIA | $5,000 | 25.47 | 5.09 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $5,300 | 26.81 | 5.06 |
| Lonzo Ball | LAL | $7,600 | 37.82 | 4.98 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $8,500 | 37.44 | 4.40 |
| Eric Bledsoe | MIL | $7,400 | 36.28 | 4.90 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $7,500 | 34.44 | 4.59 |
| Isaiah Thomas | LAL | $6,300 | 34.39 | 5.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Young | GS | $3,200 | 19.30 | 6.03 |
| Wayne Ellington | MIA | $3,900 | 21.99 | 5.64 |
| Isaiah Thomas | LAL | $6,300 | 34.39 | 5.46 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | LAL | $6,000 | 32.60 | 5.43 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $11,400 | 57.32 | 5.03 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,600 | 51.65 | 4.87 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $7,500 | 34.44 | 4.59 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | LAL | $6,000 | 32.60 | 5.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne Ellington | MIA | $3,900 | 21.99 | 5.64 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | LAL | $6,000 | 32.60 | 5.43 |
| Omri Casspi | GS | $3,200 | 17.34 | 5.42 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $5,700 | 30.32 | 5.32 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $11,400 | 57.32 | 5.03 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,600 | 51.65 | 4.87 |
| Julius Randle | LAL | $8,100 | 41.01 | 5.06 |
| Otto Porter Jr. | WAS | $6,500 | 32.50 | 5.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omri Casspi | GS | $3,200 | 17.34 | 5.42 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $5,700 | 30.32 | 5.32 |
| James Johnson | MIA | $4,700 | 24.64 | 5.24 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $4,300 | 22.19 | 5.16 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julius Randle | LAL | $8,100 | 41.01 | 5.06 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $8,000 | 39.15 | 4.89 |
| Brook Lopez | LAL | $6,100 | 30.06 | 4.93 |
| Willie Cauley-Stein | SAC | $5,900 | 29.69 | 5.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Johnson | MIA | $4,700 | 24.64 | 5.24 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $4,300 | 22.19 | 5.16 |
| Julius Randle | LAL | $8,100 | 41.01 | 5.06 |
| Willie Cauley-Stein | SAC | $5,900 | 29.69 | 5.03 |
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.