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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 | Russell Westbrook |
| SG | Eric Gordon |
| SF | Nemanja Bjelica |
| PF | Larry Nance Jr. |
| C | Mohamed Bamba |
| G | Ricky Rubio |
| F | Giannis Antetokounmpo |
| Util | Álex Abrines |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 288.71 |
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 | $11,000 | 59.06 | 5.37 |
| James Harden | HOU | $11,400 | 58.89 | 5.17 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,500 | 46.06 | 4.85 |
| John Wall | WAS | $9,300 | 45.79 | 4.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alec Burks | CLE | $4,100 | 24.52 | 5.98 |
| Ricky Rubio | UTA | $5,700 | 31.71 | 5.56 |
| Kyle Anderson | MEM | $4,600 | 25.26 | 5.49 |
| Derrick Rose | MIN | $6,700 | 36.71 | 5.48 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $8,100 | 39.88 | 4.92 |
| DeMar DeRozan | SAS | $8,200 | 39.49 | 4.82 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $6,500 | 34.84 | 5.36 |
| Jimmy Butler | PHI | $7,200 | 34.67 | 4.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $4,400 | 24.70 | 5.61 |
| Álex Abrines | OKC | $3,000 | 16.66 | 5.55 |
| David Nwaba | CLE | $3,400 | 18.25 | 5.37 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $6,500 | 34.84 | 5.36 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,100 | 59.49 | 5.36 |
| Kawhi Leonard | TOR | $9,200 | 47.51 | 5.16 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,400 | 46.58 | 4.96 |
| Paul George | OKC | $8,900 | 46.17 | 5.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nemanja Bjelica | SAC | $4,800 | 28.95 | 6.03 |
| Trevor Ariza | WAS | $4,500 | 27.05 | 6.01 |
| DeMarre Carroll | BKN | $3,700 | 20.30 | 5.49 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,100 | 59.49 | 5.36 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,600 | 61.35 | 5.29 |
| Blake Griffin | DET | $9,600 | 46.44 | 4.84 |
| Lauri Markkanen | CHI | $7,400 | 38.47 | 5.20 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,100 | 36.46 | 4.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $5,700 | 32.51 | 5.70 |
| Larry Nance Jr. | CLE | $6,300 | 35.80 | 5.68 |
| Mike Muscala | PHI | $3,500 | 19.47 | 5.56 |
| Bobby Portis | CHI | $4,700 | 25.43 | 5.41 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,200 | 54.93 | 5.38 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,700 | 48.69 | 5.02 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $9,100 | 45.84 | 5.04 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $7,900 | 41.58 | 5.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohamed Bamba | ORL | $3,700 | 24.50 | 6.62 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,200 | 54.93 | 5.38 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $7,900 | 41.58 | 5.26 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $7,500 | 38.87 | 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.