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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 | Jerryd Bayless |
| SG | Kelly Oubre Jr. |
| SF | Giannis Antetokounmpo |
| PF | Mason Plumlee |
| C | Karl-Anthony Towns |
| G | Kyle Lowry |
| F | Bobby Portis |
| Util | Elie Okobo |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 321.18 |
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 | $13,800 | 70.21 | 5.09 |
| D’Angelo Russell | BKN | $8,600 | 42.21 | 4.91 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $8,100 | 41.43 | 5.11 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $7,900 | 40.51 | 5.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jerryd Bayless | MIN | $3,600 | 25.05 | 6.96 |
| Elie Okobo | PHO | $3,000 | 20.59 | 6.86 |
| Shabazz Napier | BKN | $3,600 | 24.18 | 6.72 |
| Tyler Johnson | MIA | $4,200 | 25.97 | 6.18 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $8,900 | 44.93 | 5.05 |
| Kelly Oubre Jr. | PHO | $5,600 | 31.95 | 5.71 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $6,400 | 31.70 | 4.95 |
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $6,900 | 31.59 | 4.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Holiday | MEM | $4,100 | 24.30 | 5.93 |
| Kelly Oubre Jr. | PHO | $5,600 | 31.95 | 5.71 |
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $5,300 | 29.42 | 5.55 |
| Joe Harris | BKN | $4,900 | 26.69 | 5.45 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,700 | 55.57 | 5.19 |
| Kawhi Leonard | TOR | $9,500 | 46.41 | 4.88 |
| Tobias Harris | LAC | $8,200 | 39.01 | 4.76 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $6,500 | 33.83 | 5.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Jackson | PHO | $5,500 | 30.08 | 5.47 |
| Harrison Barnes | DAL | $5,100 | 27.51 | 5.39 |
| DeMarre Carroll | BKN | $4,700 | 25.13 | 5.35 |
| Trey Lyles | DEN | $3,800 | 19.94 | 5.25 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Griffin | DET | $9,900 | 46.22 | 4.67 |
| Lauri Markkanen | CHI | $6,500 | 35.20 | 5.41 |
| Mason Plumlee | DEN | $3,900 | 32.80 | 8.41 |
| Bobby Portis | CHI | $5,700 | 32.75 | 5.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mason Plumlee | DEN | $3,900 | 32.80 | 8.41 |
| Bobby Portis | CHI | $5,700 | 32.75 | 5.75 |
| Paul Millsap | DEN | $5,100 | 28.26 | 5.54 |
| Lauri Markkanen | CHI | $6,500 | 35.20 | 5.41 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,000 | 52.28 | 5.23 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $9,700 | 46.29 | 4.77 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $8,800 | 41.27 | 4.69 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $8,500 | 40.47 | 4.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ante Zizic | CLE | $5,700 | 31.66 | 5.55 |
| Bismack Biyombo | CHA | $4,100 | 21.73 | 5.30 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,000 | 52.28 | 5.23 |
| Guillermo Hernangómez | CHA | $3,900 | 19.95 | 5.11 |
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.