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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 | Dwyane Wade |
| SG | Klay Thompson |
| SF | Aaron Gordon |
| PF | LaMarcus Aldridge |
| C | Ante Zizic |
| G | Damian Lillard |
| F | Blake Griffin |
| Util | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 270.74 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Curry | GS | $10,000 | 49.94 | 4.99 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $8,600 | 46.19 | 5.37 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $9,000 | 43.39 | 4.82 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $8,000 | 41.32 | 5.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwyane Wade | MIA | $4,800 | 27.40 | 5.71 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $8,600 | 46.19 | 5.37 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | LAC | $3,600 | 19.31 | 5.36 |
| Marcus Smart | BOS | $4,400 | 23.14 | 5.26 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Klay Thompson | GS | $6,600 | 33.85 | 5.13 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $6,000 | 29.59 | 4.93 |
| Joe Ingles | UTA | $5,800 | 29.45 | 5.08 |
| Evan Fournier | ORL | $5,500 | 28.31 | 5.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reggie Bullock | DET | $4,400 | 22.83 | 5.19 |
| Evan Fournier | ORL | $5,500 | 28.31 | 5.15 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $6,600 | 33.85 | 5.13 |
| Joe Ingles | UTA | $5,800 | 29.45 | 5.08 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,100 | 51.06 | 5.06 |
| Tobias Harris | LAC | $7,100 | 37.38 | 5.27 |
| Danilo Gallinari | LAC | $6,700 | 34.50 | 5.15 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $6,400 | 34.48 | 5.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Isaac | ORL | $3,700 | 20.38 | 5.51 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $6,400 | 34.48 | 5.39 |
| Rodions Kurucs | BKN | $4,300 | 23.05 | 5.36 |
| Royce O’Neale | UTA | $4,300 | 22.72 | 5.28 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,700 | 58.90 | 5.03 |
| Blake Griffin | DET | $8,700 | 45.38 | 5.22 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $7,600 | 39.32 | 5.17 |
| Montrezl Harrell | LAC | $7,200 | 36.66 | 5.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Griffin | DET | $8,700 | 45.38 | 5.22 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $7,600 | 39.32 | 5.17 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $4,700 | 23.98 | 5.10 |
| Montrezl Harrell | LAC | $7,200 | 36.66 | 5.09 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,700 | 48.18 | 4.97 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $9,400 | 46.78 | 4.98 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $8,400 | 45.26 | 5.39 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $8,800 | 41.62 | 4.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ante Zizic | CLE | $3,700 | 22.06 | 5.96 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $8,400 | 45.26 | 5.39 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $6,500 | 34.86 | 5.36 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $6,800 | 35.73 | 5.25 |
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.