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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 | Tomas Satoransky |
| SG | Bradley Beal |
| SF | Aaron Gordon |
| PF | LaMarcus Aldridge |
| C | Nikola Jokic |
| G | Dennis Schroder |
| F | Julius Randle |
| Util | Robin Lopez |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 323.19 |
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 | 59.23 | 5.43 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $8,900 | 43.23 | 4.86 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $8,500 | 43.13 | 5.07 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $9,100 | 42.95 | 4.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomas Satoransky | WAS | $3,500 | 30.25 | 8.64 |
| Dennis Schroder | OKC | $5,300 | 34.68 | 6.54 |
| Lonzo Ball | LAL | $5,900 | 36.20 | 6.14 |
| Josh Hart | LAL | $4,200 | 25.14 | 5.99 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $7,800 | 42.88 | 5.50 |
| DeMar DeRozan | SAS | $8,100 | 39.42 | 4.87 |
| Luka Doncic | DAL | $8,700 | 37.52 | 4.31 |
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $7,400 | 35.55 | 4.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Fournier | ORL | $5,400 | 29.83 | 5.52 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $7,800 | 42.88 | 5.50 |
| Danny Green | TOR | $4,400 | 23.94 | 5.44 |
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $4,400 | 23.39 | 5.32 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawhi Leonard | TOR | $9,200 | 46.82 | 5.09 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $6,500 | 37.05 | 5.70 |
| Kyle Kuzma | LAL | $7,700 | 36.62 | 4.76 |
| Tobias Harris | LAC | $7,600 | 36.51 | 4.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Green | WAS | $4,100 | 24.81 | 6.05 |
| James Johnson | MIA | $4,400 | 25.19 | 5.72 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $6,500 | 37.05 | 5.70 |
| Sam Dekker | WAS | $3,400 | 19.00 | 5.59 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,600 | 59.22 | 5.10 |
| Blake Griffin | DET | $8,400 | 44.03 | 5.24 |
| Julius Randle | NOP | $7,900 | 42.38 | 5.36 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $7,000 | 37.23 | 5.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dewayne Dedmon | ATL | $5,500 | 32.20 | 5.86 |
| Channing Frye | CLE | $3,100 | 17.12 | 5.52 |
| Mason Plumlee | DEN | $5,200 | 28.47 | 5.47 |
| Davis Bertans | SAS | $3,500 | 18.96 | 5.42 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $8,800 | 49.36 | 5.61 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,600 | 48.13 | 5.01 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $8,600 | 44.76 | 5.20 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $8,200 | 44.15 | 5.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $8,800 | 49.36 | 5.61 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $8,200 | 44.15 | 5.38 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $8,600 | 44.76 | 5.20 |
| Robin Lopez | CHI | $3,200 | 16.55 | 5.17 |
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.