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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 | James Harden |
| SG | Justin Holiday |
| SF | P.J. Tucker |
| PF | Serge Ibaka |
| C | Nikola Vucevic |
| G | Gerald Green |
| F | Draymond Green |
| Util | Ish Smith |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 291.89 |
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 | $13,000 | 68.75 | 5.29 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $10,100 | 49.34 | 4.89 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,000 | 43.75 | 4.86 |
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $9,100 | 43.70 | 4.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ish Smith | DET | $3,300 | 17.72 | 5.37 |
| James Harden | HOU | $13,000 | 68.75 | 5.29 |
| Reggie Jackson | DET | $4,800 | 25.01 | 5.21 |
| D’Angelo Russell | BKN | $7,300 | 37.95 | 5.20 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luka Doncic | DAL | $8,400 | 42.83 | 5.10 |
| DeMar DeRozan | SAS | $8,100 | 40.67 | 5.02 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $6,500 | 34.00 | 5.23 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $6,900 | 33.76 | 4.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Holiday | MEM | $3,400 | 19.66 | 5.78 |
| Gerald Green | HOU | $4,300 | 24.12 | 5.61 |
| Joe Harris | BKN | $4,600 | 24.17 | 5.26 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $6,500 | 34.00 | 5.23 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,000 | 51.60 | 4.69 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,800 | 50.11 | 5.11 |
| Kawhi Leonard | TOR | $9,600 | 47.36 | 4.93 |
| Tobias Harris | LAC | $7,400 | 35.59 | 4.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Clark | HOU | $3,400 | 18.92 | 5.57 |
| P.J. Tucker | HOU | $4,700 | 25.46 | 5.42 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,800 | 50.11 | 5.11 |
| Jae Crowder | UTA | $4,300 | 21.51 | 5.00 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,800 | 59.61 | 5.05 |
| Blake Griffin | DET | $9,200 | 43.14 | 4.69 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,300 | 38.38 | 4.62 |
| Julius Randle | NOP | $7,500 | 37.89 | 5.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draymond Green | GS | $6,400 | 33.61 | 5.25 |
| Julius Randle | NOP | $7,500 | 37.89 | 5.05 |
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,800 | 59.61 | 5.05 |
| Kevon Looney | GS | $4,100 | 20.53 | 5.01 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $8,900 | 45.16 | 5.07 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $8,700 | 43.11 | 4.96 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $8,500 | 41.33 | 4.86 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $7,900 | 39.75 | 5.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeAndre Jordan | DAL | $6,800 | 36.80 | 5.41 |
| Brook Lopez | MIL | $4,700 | 24.18 | 5.14 |
| Tristan Thompson | CLE | $6,200 | 31.78 | 5.13 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $7,100 | 36.06 | 5.08 |
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.