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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 | Frank Ntilikina |
| SG | Buddy Hield |
| SF | DeMarre Carroll |
| PF | Blake Griffin |
| C | Andre Drummond |
| G | John Wall |
| F | Kevin Durant |
| Util | Sterling Brown |
| Salary | $49,500 |
| Expected Points | 292.66 |
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 | $11,900 | 54.80 | 4.61 |
| John Wall | WAS | $8,900 | 44.91 | 5.05 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,000 | 41.54 | 4.62 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $8,700 | 40.30 | 4.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frank Ntilikina | NYK | $1,000 | 8.87 | 8.87 |
| Tomas Satoransky | WAS | $3,400 | 19.08 | 5.61 |
| Fred VanVleet | TOR | $4,400 | 24.35 | 5.53 |
| D’Angelo Russell | BKN | $7,200 | 37.14 | 5.16 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $8,000 | 40.17 | 5.02 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $9,200 | 34.89 | 3.79 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $7,100 | 33.49 | 4.72 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | NYK | $8,000 | 33.37 | 4.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tony Snell | MIL | $1,400 | 8.29 | 5.92 |
| Reggie Bullock | DET | $3,800 | 21.76 | 5.73 |
| Alec Burks | CLE | $3,500 | 18.92 | 5.41 |
| Sterling Brown | MIL | $1,000 | 5.40 | 5.40 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $13,800 | 60.29 | 4.37 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,800 | 52.04 | 4.82 |
| Kawhi Leonard | TOR | $9,600 | 46.69 | 4.86 |
| Jabari Parker | CHI | $6,800 | 32.79 | 4.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarre Carroll | BKN | $3,400 | 21.16 | 6.22 |
| Nemanja Bjelica | SAC | $3,900 | 21.58 | 5.53 |
| Thaddeus Young | IND | $4,700 | 24.48 | 5.21 |
| Otto Porter Jr. | WAS | $5,600 | 28.74 | 5.13 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Griffin | DET | $9,300 | 43.76 | 4.71 |
| Domantas Sabonis | IND | $7,600 | 31.87 | 4.19 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $6,400 | 30.34 | 4.74 |
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $5,800 | 30.28 | 5.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thon Maker | MIL | $1,600 | 8.80 | 5.50 |
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $5,800 | 30.28 | 5.22 |
| Rondae Hollis-Jefferson | BKN | $5,500 | 28.09 | 5.11 |
| Taj Gibson | MIN | $4,300 | 21.18 | 4.93 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Drummond | DET | $9,400 | 46.31 | 4.93 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,200 | 44.40 | 4.83 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $7,800 | 40.16 | 5.15 |
| Enes Kanter | NYK | $8,400 | 35.16 | 4.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wendell Carter Jr. | CHI | $4,600 | 25.09 | 5.45 |
| Jarrett Allen | BKN | $5,400 | 28.91 | 5.35 |
| Tristan Thompson | CLE | $5,800 | 30.48 | 5.26 |
| Willie Cauley-Stein | SAC | $6,000 | 31.08 | 5.18 |
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.