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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 | Monte Morris |
| SG | Kent Bazemore |
| SF | Kevin Durant |
| PF | Montrezl Harrell |
| C | Alex Len |
| G | Chris Paul |
| F | Tobias Harris |
| Util | Jakob Poeltl |
| Salary | $49,700 |
| Expected Points | 277.18 |
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 | $10,700 | 54.17 | 5.06 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $8,000 | 40.52 | 5.06 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $7,300 | 32.43 | 4.44 |
| Lou Williams | LAC | $6,000 | 30.67 | 5.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monte Morris | DEN | $4,100 | 26.55 | 6.48 |
| Jeremy Lin | ATL | $3,900 | 20.61 | 5.29 |
| Lou Williams | LAC | $6,000 | 30.67 | 5.11 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $8,000 | 40.52 | 5.06 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | SAS | $8,800 | 41.45 | 4.71 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $7,400 | 34.77 | 4.70 |
| Gary Harris | DEN | $6,100 | 30.72 | 5.04 |
| Kent Bazemore | ATL | $5,500 | 29.31 | 5.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Huerter | ATL | $3,200 | 18.73 | 5.85 |
| Kent Bazemore | ATL | $5,500 | 29.31 | 5.33 |
| Andre Iguodala | GS | $3,900 | 20.46 | 5.25 |
| Gary Harris | DEN | $6,100 | 30.72 | 5.04 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $11,100 | 54.77 | 4.93 |
| Tobias Harris | LAC | $7,200 | 38.50 | 5.35 |
| Danilo Gallinari | LAC | $5,800 | 31.45 | 5.42 |
| Rudy Gay | SAS | $5,600 | 25.25 | 4.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeAndre’ Bembry | ATL | $4,000 | 23.13 | 5.78 |
| Danilo Gallinari | LAC | $5,800 | 31.45 | 5.42 |
| Juancho Hernangómez | DEN | $3,800 | 20.51 | 5.40 |
| Tobias Harris | LAC | $7,200 | 38.50 | 5.35 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,200 | 40.56 | 4.95 |
| Montrezl Harrell | LAC | $6,200 | 33.35 | 5.38 |
| Paul Millsap | DEN | $5,800 | 27.37 | 4.72 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,100 | 25.31 | 3.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montrezl Harrell | LAC | $6,200 | 33.35 | 5.38 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,200 | 40.56 | 4.95 |
| Mason Plumlee | DEN | $3,400 | 16.60 | 4.88 |
| Paul Millsap | DEN | $5,800 | 27.37 | 4.72 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $9,600 | 45.86 | 4.78 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $7,000 | 36.15 | 5.16 |
| Alex Len | ATL | $4,600 | 27.09 | 5.89 |
| Marcin Gortat | LAC | $3,400 | 15.39 | 4.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Len | ATL | $4,600 | 27.09 | 5.89 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $7,000 | 36.15 | 5.16 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $9,600 | 45.86 | 4.78 |
| Marcin Gortat | LAC | $3,400 | 15.39 | 4.53 |
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.