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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 | Kemba Walker |
| SG | DeMar DeRozan |
| SF | Josh Jackson |
| PF | Bam Adebayo |
| C | Karl-Anthony Towns |
| G | Zach LaVine |
| F | Kelly Olynyk |
| Util | Pau Gasol |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 303.85 |
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 | $11,800 | 58.50 | 4.96 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $8,400 | 42.39 | 5.05 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $8,700 | 41.71 | 4.79 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $7,800 | 39.14 | 5.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dennis Schroder | OKC | $4,700 | 26.77 | 5.70 |
| Zach LaVine | CHI | $6,100 | 33.22 | 5.45 |
| Tyus Jones | MIN | $3,800 | 20.43 | 5.38 |
| Kyle Anderson | MEM | $5,300 | 27.28 | 5.15 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | SAS | $8,300 | 42.10 | 5.07 |
| Buddy Hield | SAC | $6,500 | 31.81 | 4.89 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $7,000 | 30.99 | 4.43 |
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $6,300 | 30.90 | 4.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $4,900 | 25.81 | 5.27 |
| Evan Fournier | ORL | $4,700 | 24.63 | 5.24 |
| E’Twaun Moore | NOP | $4,200 | 21.83 | 5.20 |
| Joe Ingles | UTA | $6,000 | 30.71 | 5.12 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul George | OKC | $9,500 | 46.38 | 4.88 |
| Tobias Harris | LAC | $7,800 | 36.11 | 4.63 |
| Danilo Gallinari | LAC | $7,400 | 33.78 | 4.56 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $6,400 | 33.49 | 5.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royce O’Neale | UTA | $3,900 | 20.87 | 5.35 |
| Jonathan Isaac | ORL | $3,600 | 19.20 | 5.33 |
| Josh Jackson | PHO | $5,600 | 29.63 | 5.29 |
| Jae Crowder | UTA | $4,600 | 24.11 | 5.24 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,700 | 59.50 | 5.09 |
| Blake Griffin | DET | $9,500 | 46.28 | 4.87 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,100 | 38.49 | 4.75 |
| Julius Randle | NOP | $7,300 | 34.71 | 4.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $4,800 | 30.12 | 6.28 |
| Kelly Olynyk | MIA | $3,800 | 23.73 | 6.24 |
| James Johnson | MIA | $4,000 | 22.75 | 5.69 |
| Richaun Holmes | PHO | $3,800 | 20.62 | 5.43 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,900 | 51.33 | 5.19 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $10,800 | 50.76 | 4.70 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $8,800 | 45.52 | 5.17 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $9,100 | 42.78 | 4.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,900 | 51.33 | 5.19 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $8,800 | 45.52 | 5.17 |
| Pau Gasol | SAS | $3,100 | 15.93 | 5.14 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $8,200 | 41.46 | 5.06 |
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.