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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 | Antonio Blakeney |
| SG | Evan Fournier |
| SF | Jabari Parker |
| PF | Anthony Davis |
| C | Clint Capela |
| G | Fred VanVleet |
| F | Kevin Durant |
| Util | Mike Scott |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 298.47 |
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 | $11,000 | 53.25 | 4.84 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $9,600 | 45.82 | 4.77 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $9,500 | 43.72 | 4.60 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $8,500 | 41.68 | 4.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antonio Blakeney | CHI | $3,200 | 22.37 | 6.99 |
| Fred VanVleet | TOR | $3,900 | 25.77 | 6.61 |
| Cameron Payne | CHI | $3,100 | 19.63 | 6.33 |
| Shaquille Harrison | CHI | $3,500 | 21.16 | 6.05 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Butler | PHI | $7,500 | 37.90 | 5.05 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $7,300 | 36.04 | 4.94 |
| Evan Fournier | ORL | $5,600 | 30.26 | 5.40 |
| Gary Harris | DEN | $6,000 | 30.10 | 5.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyreke Evans | IND | $3,900 | 23.05 | 5.91 |
| Kevin Huerter | ATL | $3,300 | 19.48 | 5.90 |
| Justin Holiday | CHI | $4,400 | 25.65 | 5.83 |
| Danny Green | TOR | $3,900 | 22.24 | 5.70 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,600 | 54.00 | 5.09 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $11,200 | 52.70 | 4.71 |
| Paul George | OKC | $9,900 | 45.83 | 4.63 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $7,700 | 37.43 | 4.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Poythress | ATL | $3,100 | 19.36 | 6.24 |
| Jabari Parker | CHI | $5,700 | 32.76 | 5.75 |
| Jonas Jerebko | GS | $3,700 | 21.16 | 5.72 |
| Jerami Grant | OKC | $4,600 | 25.24 | 5.49 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,100 | 57.29 | 5.16 |
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $6,100 | 33.08 | 5.42 |
| Montrezl Harrell | LAC | $9,400 | 32.37 | 3.44 |
| Domantas Sabonis | IND | $6,400 | 32.12 | 5.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rodions Kurucs | BKN | $1,000 | 6.28 | 6.28 |
| Mike Muscala | PHI | $3,400 | 19.67 | 5.79 |
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $6,100 | 33.08 | 5.42 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $6,100 | 31.82 | 5.22 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,700 | 50.11 | 4.68 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $9,200 | 46.05 | 5.01 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $8,400 | 42.37 | 5.04 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $7,200 | 38.01 | 5.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guillermo Hernangómez | CHA | $3,500 | 19.62 | 5.60 |
| Wendell Carter Jr. | CHI | $5,200 | 28.51 | 5.48 |
| Myles Turner | IND | $4,600 | 24.49 | 5.32 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $7,200 | 38.01 | 5.28 |
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.