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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 | Donovan Mitchell |
| SG | Arron Afflalo |
| SF | Paul George |
| PF | Malcolm Miller |
| C | Karl-Anthony Towns |
| G | Chris Paul |
| F | Anthony Davis |
| Util | C.J. Miles |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 300.21 |
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 | 56.69 | 4.89 |
| James Harden | HOU | $11,200 | 56.25 | 5.02 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,300 | 45.44 | 4.89 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $8,000 | 42.10 | 5.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rodney Purvis | ORL | $1,000 | 6.99 | 6.99 |
| Ian Clark | NOP | $3,500 | 20.89 | 5.97 |
| Delon Wright | TOR | $4,500 | 26.73 | 5.94 |
| Rajon Rondo | NOP | $6,000 | 32.65 | 5.44 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,200 | 56.25 | 5.02 |
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $7,500 | 38.66 | 5.15 |
| Terry Rozier | BOS | $7,300 | 36.99 | 5.07 |
| Josh Jackson | PHO | $6,300 | 36.40 | 5.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arron Afflalo | ORL | $1,000 | 9.94 | 9.94 |
| Norman Powell | TOR | $1,700 | 15.63 | 9.19 |
| Rodney Purvis | ORL | $1,000 | 6.99 | 6.99 |
| Ian Clark | NOP | $3,500 | 20.89 | 5.97 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul George | OKC | $7,600 | 39.17 | 5.15 |
| Tobias Harris | LAC | $7,400 | 36.64 | 4.95 |
| Josh Jackson | PHO | $6,300 | 36.40 | 5.78 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $11,700 | 35.98 | 3.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arron Afflalo | ORL | $1,000 | 9.94 | 9.94 |
| Norman Powell | TOR | $1,700 | 15.63 | 9.19 |
| Josh Jackson | PHO | $6,300 | 36.40 | 5.78 |
| Wes Iwundu | ORL | $1,800 | 10.37 | 5.76 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,500 | 59.41 | 5.17 |
| Blake Griffin | DET | $8,500 | 41.71 | 4.91 |
| Paul George | OKC | $7,600 | 39.17 | 5.15 |
| Tobias Harris | LAC | $7,400 | 36.64 | 4.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malcolm Miller | TOR | $1,000 | 12.01 | 12.01 |
| Bismack Biyombo | ORL | $2,000 | 11.70 | 5.85 |
| Dewayne Dedmon | ATL | $4,800 | 26.83 | 5.59 |
| Jae Crowder | UTA | $4,600 | 25.00 | 5.43 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,500 | 59.41 | 5.17 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,500 | 49.46 | 5.21 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $9,400 | 47.99 | 5.11 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $8,400 | 43.40 | 5.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bismack Biyombo | ORL | $2,000 | 11.70 | 5.85 |
| Dewayne Dedmon | ATL | $4,800 | 26.83 | 5.59 |
| Mike Muscala | ATL | $4,100 | 21.84 | 5.33 |
| Nerlens Noel | DAL | $3,800 | 20.18 | 5.31 |
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.