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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 | J.J. Barea |
| SG | Eric Gordon |
| SF | Nikola Mirotic |
| PF | LaMarcus Aldridge |
| C | Karl-Anthony Towns |
| G | John Wall |
| F | Harrison Barnes |
| Util | Gerald Green |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 311.01 |
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 | $10,700 | 56.61 | 5.29 |
| James Harden | HOU | $11,100 | 56.31 | 5.07 |
| John Wall | WAS | $8,500 | 46.31 | 5.45 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $8,700 | 43.91 | 5.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.J. Barea | DAL | $4,500 | 29.42 | 6.54 |
| Antonio Blakeney | CHI | $3,200 | 19.62 | 6.13 |
| Patty Mills | SAS | $3,500 | 20.05 | 5.73 |
| Ryan Arcidiacono | CHI | $3,700 | 20.94 | 5.66 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | SAS | $8,000 | 40.77 | 5.10 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $7,400 | 38.40 | 5.19 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $7,100 | 35.72 | 5.03 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $6,700 | 35.54 | 5.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $4,500 | 28.37 | 6.30 |
| Andre Iguodala | GS | $3,500 | 21.17 | 6.05 |
| Bogdan Bogdanovic | SAC | $4,000 | 24.12 | 6.03 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $4,200 | 23.81 | 5.67 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,200 | 56.20 | 5.02 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,600 | 55.35 | 5.22 |
| Paul George | OKC | $8,300 | 42.02 | 5.06 |
| Nikola Mirotic | NOP | $6,800 | 38.04 | 5.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jerami Grant | OKC | $4,400 | 24.83 | 5.64 |
| Nemanja Bjelica | SAC | $4,200 | 23.64 | 5.63 |
| Harrison Barnes | DAL | $5,600 | 31.42 | 5.61 |
| Nikola Mirotic | NOP | $6,800 | 38.04 | 5.59 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $7,600 | 41.91 | 5.51 |
| Julius Randle | NOP | $7,300 | 39.94 | 5.47 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $5,800 | 30.07 | 5.19 |
| Paul Millsap | DEN | $6,100 | 29.61 | 4.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $7,600 | 41.91 | 5.51 |
| Julius Randle | NOP | $7,300 | 39.94 | 5.47 |
| Kevon Looney | GS | $3,700 | 19.76 | 5.34 |
| Marvin Bagley III | SAC | $4,500 | 23.41 | 5.20 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,100 | 47.77 | 5.25 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $8,800 | 45.11 | 5.13 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $7,500 | 38.77 | 5.17 |
| DeAndre Jordan | DAL | $7,100 | 37.41 | 5.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willie Cauley-Stein | SAC | $5,800 | 31.32 | 5.40 |
| DeAndre Jordan | DAL | $7,100 | 37.41 | 5.27 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,100 | 47.77 | 5.25 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $7,500 | 38.77 | 5.17 |
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.