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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 | Terry Rozier |
| SG | Justin Holiday |
| SF | Jayson Tatum |
| PF | Montrezl Harrell |
| C | Jahlil Okafor |
| G | James Harden |
| F | Julius Randle |
| Util | Daniel Theis |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 293.85 |
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 | $13,400 | 69.16 | 5.16 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $8,600 | 46.24 | 5.38 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $8,700 | 45.12 | 5.19 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $8,100 | 40.21 | 4.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terry Rozier | BOS | $4,000 | 29.10 | 7.28 |
| Fred VanVleet | TOR | $4,600 | 27.76 | 6.03 |
| Jeremy Lin | ATL | $4,200 | 23.90 | 5.69 |
| Marcus Smart | BOS | $4,600 | 25.20 | 5.48 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | SAS | $7,600 | 37.64 | 4.95 |
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $6,100 | 31.32 | 5.13 |
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $5,700 | 28.43 | 4.99 |
| Evan Fournier | ORL | $6,100 | 28.30 | 4.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Holiday | MEM | $3,700 | 22.48 | 6.08 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $4,300 | 24.91 | 5.79 |
| Corey Brewer | PHI | $3,500 | 19.60 | 5.60 |
| Tyreke Evans | IND | $3,800 | 20.62 | 5.43 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tobias Harris | LAC | $7,800 | 36.98 | 4.74 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $6,700 | 31.64 | 4.72 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $6,000 | 31.51 | 5.25 |
| Rudy Gay | SAS | $5,700 | 28.49 | 5.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Morris | BOS | $5,000 | 27.86 | 5.57 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $6,000 | 31.51 | 5.25 |
| Darius Miller | NOP | $3,400 | 17.12 | 5.04 |
| Rudy Gay | SAS | $5,700 | 28.49 | 5.00 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Griffin | DET | $9,700 | 47.05 | 4.85 |
| Julius Randle | NOP | $8,400 | 44.84 | 5.34 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,300 | 39.19 | 4.72 |
| John Collins | ATL | $7,900 | 36.02 | 4.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Theis | BOS | $3,100 | 17.08 | 5.51 |
| Julius Randle | NOP | $8,400 | 44.84 | 5.34 |
| Jaren Jackson Jr. | MEM | $5,300 | 27.65 | 5.22 |
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $5,900 | 30.41 | 5.15 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,500 | 52.96 | 5.04 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $9,300 | 47.94 | 5.15 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $9,800 | 47.21 | 4.82 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $8,200 | 39.76 | 4.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jahlil Okafor | NOP | $4,600 | 31.28 | 6.80 |
| Aron Baynes | BOS | $3,500 | 20.27 | 5.79 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $6,000 | 32.98 | 5.50 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $9,300 | 47.94 | 5.15 |
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.