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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 | Ben Simmons |
| SG | Jimmy Butler |
| SF | Glenn Robinson III |
| PF | Maxi Kleber |
| C | Karl-Anthony Towns |
| G | Damian Lillard |
| F | Kawhi Leonard |
| Util | Langston Galloway |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 295.68 |
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 | $11,100 | 55.40 | 4.99 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $8,200 | 47.36 | 5.78 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $8,500 | 46.48 | 5.47 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $8,400 | 37.13 | 4.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dennis Smith Jr. | DAL | $4,900 | 28.32 | 5.78 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $8,200 | 47.36 | 5.78 |
| Zach LaVine | CHI | $6,100 | 34.75 | 5.70 |
| Josh Hart | LAL | $4,700 | 26.48 | 5.63 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Butler | PHI | $6,700 | 40.17 | 6.00 |
| Buddy Hield | SAC | $7,200 | 36.92 | 5.13 |
| Luka Doncic | DAL | $8,100 | 36.75 | 4.54 |
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $6,900 | 33.38 | 4.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Butler | PHI | $6,700 | 40.17 | 6.00 |
| JJ Redick | PHI | $5,100 | 29.36 | 5.76 |
| Evan Turner | POR | $3,800 | 20.55 | 5.41 |
| Justin Holiday | CHI | $4,700 | 25.10 | 5.34 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul George | OKC | $9,700 | 46.61 | 4.80 |
| Kawhi Leonard | TOR | $9,200 | 46.45 | 5.05 |
| Kyle Kuzma | LAL | $7,700 | 38.88 | 5.05 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $9,000 | 35.56 | 3.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenn Robinson III | DET | $1,000 | 6.13 | 6.13 |
| Wilson Chandler | PHI | $3,800 | 22.60 | 5.95 |
| Harrison Barnes | DAL | $5,500 | 30.39 | 5.52 |
| Al-Farouq Aminu | POR | $4,500 | 24.70 | 5.49 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Griffin | DET | $11,600 | 43.87 | 3.78 |
| Lauri Markkanen | CHI | $6,600 | 32.28 | 4.89 |
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $5,700 | 31.84 | 5.59 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $6,000 | 30.29 | 5.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maxi Kleber | DAL | $3,500 | 21.67 | 6.19 |
| Kelly Olynyk | MIA | $3,900 | 23.38 | 6.00 |
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $5,700 | 31.84 | 5.59 |
| Mike Muscala | PHI | $3,700 | 20.18 | 5.45 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,800 | 43.71 | 4.46 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $12,000 | 43.18 | 3.60 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $11,800 | 42.09 | 3.57 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $7,000 | 38.87 | 5.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeAndre Jordan | DAL | $6,300 | 35.87 | 5.69 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $7,000 | 38.87 | 5.55 |
| Willie Cauley-Stein | SAC | $6,800 | 35.01 | 5.15 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $7,100 | 36.17 | 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.