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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 | Shabazz Napier |
| SG | Khris Middleton |
| SF | Rodions Kurucs |
| PF | Anthony Davis |
| C | Andre Drummond |
| G | Bogdan Bogdanovic |
| F | Blake Griffin |
| Util | Jared Dudley |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 300.63 |
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 | $12,000 | 62.85 | 5.24 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,000 | 46.07 | 5.12 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $9,200 | 44.13 | 4.80 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $7,900 | 41.59 | 5.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shabazz Napier | BKN | $3,400 | 23.51 | 6.91 |
| Dennis Smith Jr. | DAL | $4,500 | 25.67 | 5.71 |
| Kyle Anderson | MEM | $5,200 | 29.39 | 5.65 |
| Reggie Jackson | DET | $4,700 | 25.80 | 5.49 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | SAS | $8,200 | 40.86 | 4.98 |
| Luka Doncic | DAL | $7,700 | 36.75 | 4.77 |
| Buddy Hield | SAC | $7,100 | 34.82 | 4.90 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $6,500 | 34.66 | 5.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reggie Bullock | DET | $3,700 | 20.93 | 5.66 |
| Joe Ingles | UTA | $4,900 | 27.58 | 5.63 |
| Bogdan Bogdanovic | SAC | $5,300 | 29.81 | 5.62 |
| Torrey Craig | DEN | $3,500 | 19.43 | 5.55 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,400 | 54.22 | 4.76 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $6,700 | 36.39 | 5.43 |
| Kyle Kuzma | LAL | $7,600 | 33.37 | 4.39 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $6,500 | 30.41 | 4.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rodions Kurucs | BKN | $3,500 | 24.25 | 6.93 |
| Davis Bertans | SAS | $3,600 | 22.33 | 6.20 |
| Jared Dudley | BKN | $3,100 | 18.31 | 5.91 |
| JaMychal Green | MEM | $3,900 | 22.42 | 5.75 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,600 | 58.81 | 5.07 |
| Blake Griffin | DET | $8,500 | 45.45 | 5.35 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $7,400 | 42.03 | 5.68 |
| Julius Randle | NOP | $8,300 | 40.85 | 4.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $7,400 | 42.03 | 5.68 |
| Paul Millsap | DEN | $5,400 | 30.06 | 5.57 |
| Blake Griffin | DET | $8,500 | 45.45 | 5.35 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $5,600 | 29.62 | 5.29 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $10,000 | 49.13 | 4.91 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $9,500 | 46.90 | 4.94 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $8,100 | 42.07 | 5.19 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $8,000 | 42.02 | 5.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willie Cauley-Stein | SAC | $5,700 | 33.31 | 5.84 |
| DeAndre Jordan | DAL | $6,100 | 35.19 | 5.77 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $7,500 | 40.71 | 5.43 |
| Jakob Poeltl | SAS | $3,400 | 18.35 | 5.40 |
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.