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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 | Kyle Lowry |
| SG | Furkan Korkmaz |
| SF | Jeff Green |
| PF | Julius Randle |
| C | Joel Embiid |
| G | Kent Bazemore |
| F | Kevin Durant |
| Util | Cheick Diallo |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 327.26 |
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 | $10,900 | 57.03 | 5.23 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,800 | 47.49 | 4.85 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,200 | 46.45 | 5.05 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $8,500 | 45.80 | 5.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T.J. McConnell | PHI | $3,500 | 21.27 | 6.08 |
| Jalen Brunson | DAL | $3,800 | 22.93 | 6.03 |
| Tim Frazier | NOP | $4,100 | 24.64 | 6.01 |
| Fred VanVleet | TOR | $4,300 | 25.06 | 5.83 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $8,000 | 40.03 | 5.00 |
| Luka Doncic | DAL | $7,300 | 35.91 | 4.92 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | NYK | $6,800 | 34.69 | 5.10 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $6,200 | 32.42 | 5.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Furkan Korkmaz | PHI | $3,200 | 21.37 | 6.68 |
| Kevin Huerter | ATL | $3,600 | 21.79 | 6.05 |
| Wesley Matthews | DAL | $4,500 | 26.20 | 5.82 |
| Kent Bazemore | ATL | $5,500 | 30.97 | 5.63 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,100 | 54.31 | 4.89 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,600 | 50.86 | 5.30 |
| Paul George | OKC | $9,000 | 43.68 | 4.85 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $6,800 | 32.23 | 4.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Green | WAS | $3,600 | 22.79 | 6.33 |
| Cedi Osman | CLE | $4,300 | 25.62 | 5.96 |
| Wilson Chandler | PHI | $3,800 | 21.94 | 5.77 |
| Al-Farouq Aminu | POR | $4,600 | 25.39 | 5.52 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,200 | 58.30 | 5.21 |
| Julius Randle | NOP | $7,400 | 45.04 | 6.09 |
| Blake Griffin | DET | $9,300 | 43.91 | 4.72 |
| John Collins | ATL | $7,800 | 37.29 | 4.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julius Randle | NOP | $7,400 | 45.04 | 6.09 |
| Cheick Diallo | NOP | $3,000 | 18.00 | 6.00 |
| Jerami Grant | OKC | $4,100 | 23.45 | 5.72 |
| Dewayne Dedmon | ATL | $4,400 | 24.88 | 5.66 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,500 | 57.48 | 5.47 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,000 | 48.95 | 4.90 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $8,700 | 46.54 | 5.35 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $7,600 | 38.40 | 5.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brook Lopez | MIL | $4,400 | 25.31 | 5.75 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | TOR | $4,600 | 26.15 | 5.68 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,500 | 57.48 | 5.47 |
| Enes Kanter | NYK | $6,500 | 35.26 | 5.42 |
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.