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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 | Chris Paul |
| SG | Joe Ingles |
| SF | Royce O’Neale |
| PF | Kevin Love |
| C | Rudy Gobert |
| G | James Harden |
| F | Thaddeus Young |
| Util | Georges Niang |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 288.11 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $10,800 | 57.18 | 5.29 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $7,800 | 42.77 | 5.48 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $8,700 | 41.23 | 4.74 |
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $8,900 | 40.61 | 4.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Paul | HOU | $7,800 | 42.77 | 5.48 |
| James Harden | HOU | $10,800 | 57.18 | 5.29 |
| Alec Burks | UTA | $3,400 | 16.31 | 4.80 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $8,700 | 41.23 | 4.74 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $10,800 | 57.18 | 5.29 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $8,700 | 41.23 | 4.74 |
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $8,900 | 40.61 | 4.56 |
| Joe Ingles | UTA | $6,200 | 31.11 | 5.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $10,800 | 57.18 | 5.29 |
| Joe Ingles | UTA | $6,200 | 31.11 | 5.02 |
| Alec Burks | UTA | $3,400 | 16.31 | 4.80 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $8,700 | 41.23 | 4.74 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $12,100 | 61.87 | 5.11 |
| Joe Ingles | UTA | $6,200 | 31.11 | 5.02 |
| Thaddeus Young | IND | $5,400 | 25.47 | 4.72 |
| Royce O’Neale | UTA | $3,600 | 23.35 | 6.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royce O’Neale | UTA | $3,600 | 23.35 | 6.48 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $12,100 | 61.87 | 5.11 |
| Joe Ingles | UTA | $6,200 | 31.11 | 5.02 |
| Thaddeus Young | IND | $5,400 | 25.47 | 4.72 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $12,100 | 61.87 | 5.11 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $6,500 | 30.57 | 4.70 |
| Derrick Favors | UTA | $5,800 | 29.27 | 5.05 |
| Thaddeus Young | IND | $5,400 | 25.47 | 4.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $12,100 | 61.87 | 5.11 |
| Derrick Favors | UTA | $5,800 | 29.27 | 5.05 |
| Thaddeus Young | IND | $5,400 | 25.47 | 4.72 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $6,500 | 30.57 | 4.70 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $7,200 | 38.83 | 5.39 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $6,900 | 35.24 | 5.11 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $6,500 | 30.57 | 4.70 |
| Derrick Favors | UTA | $5,800 | 29.27 | 5.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $7,200 | 38.83 | 5.39 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $6,900 | 35.24 | 5.11 |
| Derrick Favors | UTA | $5,800 | 29.27 | 5.05 |
| Myles Turner | IND | $4,600 | 22.23 | 4.83 |
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.