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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 | Ricky Rubio |
| SG | Kelly Oubre Jr. |
| SF | DeMar DeRozan |
| PF | Domantas Sabonis |
| C | Rudy Gobert |
| G | Russell Westbrook |
| F | Markieff Morris |
| Util | Trevor Booker |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 292.86 |
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 | $11,200 | 61.76 | 5.51 |
| John Wall | WAS | $10,400 | 53.14 | 5.11 |
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $8,500 | 42.51 | 5.00 |
| Ricky Rubio | UTA | $7,400 | 41.10 | 5.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ricky Rubio | UTA | $7,400 | 41.10 | 5.55 |
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $11,200 | 61.76 | 5.51 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $7,900 | 40.73 | 5.16 |
| John Wall | WAS | $10,400 | 53.14 | 5.11 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,300 | 42.67 | 5.14 |
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $8,500 | 42.51 | 5.00 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $7,900 | 40.73 | 5.16 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $7,200 | 34.81 | 4.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelly Oubre Jr. | WAS | $4,200 | 24.75 | 5.89 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $7,900 | 40.73 | 5.16 |
| Joe Ingles | UTA | $5,800 | 29.87 | 5.15 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,300 | 42.67 | 5.14 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $12,200 | 63.60 | 5.21 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,300 | 42.67 | 5.14 |
| Paul George | OKC | $8,700 | 40.36 | 4.64 |
| Joe Ingles | UTA | $5,800 | 29.87 | 5.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelly Oubre Jr. | WAS | $4,200 | 24.75 | 5.89 |
| Markieff Morris | WAS | $4,500 | 24.71 | 5.49 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $12,200 | 63.60 | 5.21 |
| Joe Ingles | UTA | $5,800 | 29.87 | 5.15 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $12,200 | 63.60 | 5.21 |
| Paul George | OKC | $8,700 | 40.36 | 4.64 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $6,800 | 33.07 | 4.86 |
| Derrick Favors | UTA | $5,700 | 28.03 | 4.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Markieff Morris | WAS | $4,500 | 24.71 | 5.49 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $12,200 | 63.60 | 5.21 |
| Derrick Favors | UTA | $5,700 | 28.03 | 4.92 |
| Thaddeus Young | IND | $5,600 | 27.37 | 4.89 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $7,000 | 37.68 | 5.38 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $6,800 | 33.07 | 4.86 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | TOR | $6,200 | 28.14 | 4.54 |
| Derrick Favors | UTA | $5,700 | 28.03 | 4.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $7,000 | 37.68 | 5.38 |
| Derrick Favors | UTA | $5,700 | 28.03 | 4.92 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $6,800 | 33.07 | 4.86 |
| Domantas Sabonis | IND | $4,800 | 22.51 | 4.69 |
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.