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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 | James Harden |
| SG | Wesley Johnson |
| SF | Khris Middleton |
| PF | Kevin Durant |
| C | LaMarcus Aldridge |
| G | Damyean Dotson |
| F | Cristiano Felicio |
| Util | Sam Dekker |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 304.51 |
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 | 59.71 | 5.19 |
| James Harden | HOU | $10,800 | 56.00 | 5.19 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $8,400 | 43.32 | 5.16 |
| Eric Bledsoe | MIL | $7,800 | 38.75 | 4.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frank Ntilikina | NYK | $3,600 | 21.04 | 5.84 |
| Jerian Grant | CHI | $4,400 | 23.93 | 5.44 |
| D’Angelo Russell | BKN | $6,100 | 32.87 | 5.39 |
| Sean Kilpatrick | CHI | $4,500 | 24.28 | 5.39 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $10,800 | 56.00 | 5.19 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $7,700 | 42.06 | 5.46 |
| Eric Bledsoe | MIL | $7,800 | 38.75 | 4.97 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $7,900 | 38.46 | 4.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wesley Johnson | LAC | $2,200 | 19.28 | 8.76 |
| Damyean Dotson | NYK | $3,100 | 19.62 | 6.33 |
| Frank Ntilikina | NYK | $3,600 | 21.04 | 5.84 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $7,700 | 42.06 | 5.46 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $11,000 | 52.61 | 4.78 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $7,700 | 42.06 | 5.46 |
| Paul George | OKC | $7,400 | 37.84 | 5.11 |
| Will Barton | DEN | $10,000 | 35.97 | 3.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wesley Johnson | LAC | $2,200 | 19.28 | 8.76 |
| Damyean Dotson | NYK | $3,100 | 19.62 | 6.33 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $7,700 | 42.06 | 5.46 |
| Justin Holiday | CHI | $4,000 | 21.14 | 5.29 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $11,000 | 52.61 | 4.78 |
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,400 | 52.37 | 4.59 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $9,300 | 45.17 | 4.86 |
| Paul George | OKC | $7,400 | 37.84 | 5.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Mirotic | NOP | $5,100 | 30.21 | 5.92 |
| Cristiano Felicio | CHI | $4,300 | 24.60 | 5.72 |
| Kyle O’Quinn | NYK | $5,900 | 31.61 | 5.36 |
| Bobby Portis | CHI | $6,000 | 31.46 | 5.24 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,400 | 52.37 | 4.59 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $14,700 | 50.36 | 3.43 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $9,300 | 45.17 | 4.86 |
| DeAndre Jordan | LAC | $11,100 | 34.54 | 3.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cristiano Felicio | CHI | $4,300 | 24.60 | 5.72 |
| Jarrett Allen | BKN | $4,900 | 26.96 | 5.50 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $6,400 | 34.38 | 5.37 |
| Kyle O’Quinn | NYK | $5,900 | 31.61 | 5.36 |
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.