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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 | Lonzo Ball |
| SG | Jimmy Butler |
| SF | Kevin Durant |
| PF | Noah Vonleh |
| C | Jusuf Nurkic |
| G | Donovan Mitchell |
| F | Draymond Green |
| Util | Meyers Leonard |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 295.38 |
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 | $11,300 | 58.22 | 5.15 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $8,900 | 46.13 | 5.18 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $8,300 | 44.44 | 5.35 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $8,200 | 43.30 | 5.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lonzo Ball | LAL | $5,500 | 33.40 | 6.07 |
| Brandon Ingram | LAL | $5,800 | 32.92 | 5.68 |
| Austin Rivers | HOU | $3,400 | 19.12 | 5.62 |
| Josh Hart | LAL | $4,300 | 23.79 | 5.53 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Butler | PHI | $7,200 | 38.30 | 5.32 |
| Buddy Hield | SAC | $6,900 | 35.98 | 5.21 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $6,200 | 32.81 | 5.29 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $6,200 | 32.69 | 5.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | LAL | $3,800 | 20.97 | 5.52 |
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $5,800 | 31.10 | 5.36 |
| Jimmy Butler | PHI | $7,200 | 38.30 | 5.32 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $6,200 | 32.81 | 5.29 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,100 | 56.81 | 5.12 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,300 | 49.96 | 5.37 |
| Kyle Kuzma | LAL | $7,400 | 35.96 | 4.86 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $6,200 | 30.43 | 4.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gordon Hayward | BOS | $4,700 | 25.64 | 5.46 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,300 | 49.96 | 5.37 |
| Nemanja Bjelica | SAC | $4,800 | 25.43 | 5.30 |
| Al-Farouq Aminu | POR | $4,500 | 23.43 | 5.21 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draymond Green | GS | $6,100 | 33.46 | 5.49 |
| Noah Vonleh | NYK | $5,600 | 30.58 | 5.46 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $5,600 | 28.64 | 5.11 |
| Derrick Favors | UTA | $4,800 | 24.28 | 5.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draymond Green | GS | $6,100 | 33.46 | 5.49 |
| Noah Vonleh | NYK | $5,600 | 30.58 | 5.46 |
| Luke Kornet | NYK | $3,200 | 17.28 | 5.40 |
| Meyers Leonard | POR | $3,200 | 17.07 | 5.33 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,100 | 52.17 | 5.17 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $7,700 | 40.34 | 5.24 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $7,500 | 37.17 | 4.96 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $6,400 | 36.90 | 5.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $6,400 | 36.90 | 5.77 |
| Brook Lopez | MIL | $4,900 | 26.78 | 5.46 |
| Ivica Zubac | LAL | $5,400 | 29.08 | 5.39 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $7,700 | 40.34 | 5.24 |
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.