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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 | Jamal Murray |
| SG | Tim Hardaway Jr. |
| SF | Jeff Green |
| PF | Mason Plumlee |
| C | Joel Embiid |
| G | Fred VanVleet |
| F | Kawhi Leonard |
| Util | Tony Snell |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 313.13 |
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 | $10,800 | 53.56 | 4.96 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $8,500 | 45.18 | 5.32 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $10,200 | 44.88 | 4.40 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $8,700 | 44.16 | 5.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Dellavedova | CLE | $3,500 | 20.50 | 5.86 |
| Fred VanVleet | TOR | $4,800 | 28.12 | 5.86 |
| Frank Ntilikina | NYK | $3,600 | 20.47 | 5.68 |
| Kyle Anderson | MEM | $4,200 | 23.80 | 5.67 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $7,900 | 38.28 | 4.84 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | NYK | $6,600 | 35.26 | 5.34 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $6,200 | 33.56 | 5.41 |
| Buddy Hield | SAC | $5,800 | 30.78 | 5.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iman Shumpert | SAC | $3,600 | 20.24 | 5.62 |
| Tony Snell | MIL | $3,100 | 17.12 | 5.52 |
| Kevin Huerter | ATL | $3,900 | 21.44 | 5.50 |
| Joe Harris | BKN | $4,300 | 23.52 | 5.47 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,000 | 53.62 | 4.87 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,300 | 49.52 | 4.81 |
| Kawhi Leonard | TOR | $9,300 | 48.32 | 5.20 |
| Paul George | OKC | $9,100 | 42.43 | 4.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Green | WAS | $4,300 | 26.63 | 6.19 |
| Rodions Kurucs | BKN | $3,200 | 18.70 | 5.84 |
| DeMarre Carroll | BKN | $3,500 | 20.24 | 5.78 |
| Kevin Knox | NYK | $4,800 | 26.68 | 5.56 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Collins | ATL | $7,200 | 36.35 | 5.05 |
| Larry Nance Jr. | CLE | $6,200 | 33.12 | 5.34 |
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $6,300 | 32.21 | 5.11 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $6,800 | 32.06 | 4.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mason Plumlee | DEN | $4,300 | 27.09 | 6.30 |
| Jerami Grant | OKC | $4,000 | 22.90 | 5.73 |
| Mike Muscala | PHI | $4,000 | 22.21 | 5.55 |
| Rondae Hollis-Jefferson | BKN | $5,000 | 26.79 | 5.36 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,600 | 54.51 | 5.14 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $9,400 | 47.68 | 5.07 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $7,800 | 36.84 | 4.72 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $6,700 | 35.06 | 5.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brook Lopez | MIL | $4,800 | 26.28 | 5.48 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $6,700 | 35.06 | 5.23 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,600 | 54.51 | 5.14 |
| Jarrett Allen | BKN | $5,600 | 28.52 | 5.09 |
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.