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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 | Shabazz Napier |
| SG | Allen Crabbe |
| SF | Taurean Prince |
| PF | Anthony Davis |
| C | John Collins |
| G | Russell Westbrook |
| F | Julius Randle |
| Util | Ed Davis |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 294.06 |
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 | $11,200 | 57.41 | 5.13 |
| James Harden | HOU | $11,100 | 56.11 | 5.06 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,500 | 45.87 | 4.83 |
| John Wall | WAS | $9,300 | 45.61 | 4.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Teague | MIN | $5,600 | 31.90 | 5.70 |
| Shabazz Napier | BKN | $3,500 | 19.35 | 5.53 |
| Reggie Jackson | DET | $5,200 | 28.08 | 5.40 |
| Tim Frazier | NOP | $4,700 | 25.37 | 5.40 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $7,900 | 39.01 | 4.94 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | NYK | $6,900 | 35.04 | 5.08 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $7,400 | 33.93 | 4.58 |
| Gary Harris | DEN | $5,100 | 28.97 | 5.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allen Crabbe | BKN | $3,700 | 21.79 | 5.89 |
| Alec Burks | CLE | $3,800 | 21.61 | 5.69 |
| Gary Harris | DEN | $5,100 | 28.97 | 5.68 |
| Reggie Bullock | DET | $4,000 | 22.12 | 5.53 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,900 | 53.05 | 4.87 |
| Kawhi Leonard | TOR | $9,700 | 46.28 | 4.77 |
| Paul George | OKC | $8,500 | 42.18 | 4.96 |
| Tobias Harris | LAC | $8,100 | 38.88 | 4.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taurean Prince | ATL | $4,800 | 29.07 | 6.06 |
| Trey Lyles | DEN | $3,500 | 18.94 | 5.41 |
| DeMarre Carroll | BKN | $3,900 | 21.05 | 5.40 |
| Cedi Osman | CLE | $4,700 | 25.29 | 5.38 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,500 | 64.70 | 5.63 |
| Blake Griffin | DET | $8,800 | 45.64 | 5.19 |
| Julius Randle | NOP | $6,700 | 38.44 | 5.74 |
| Montrezl Harrell | LAC | $7,600 | 35.92 | 4.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julius Randle | NOP | $6,700 | 38.44 | 5.74 |
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,500 | 64.70 | 5.63 |
| Dewayne Dedmon | ATL | $3,800 | 21.23 | 5.59 |
| Noah Vonleh | NYK | $5,300 | 28.40 | 5.36 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,000 | 47.16 | 5.24 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $9,200 | 46.49 | 5.05 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $8,200 | 43.42 | 5.30 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $8,600 | 40.90 | 4.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Collins | ATL | $5,300 | 31.65 | 5.97 |
| Enes Kanter | NYK | $6,600 | 36.13 | 5.47 |
| Tristan Thompson | CLE | $6,500 | 34.85 | 5.36 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $8,200 | 43.42 | 5.30 |
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.