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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 | Tim Frazier |
| SG | Khris Middleton |
| SF | Michael Beasley |
| PF | Blake Griffin |
| C | Joel Embiid |
| G | Russell Westbrook |
| F | Solomon Hill |
| Util | Tony Snell |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 315.53 |
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 | $13,600 | 66.06 | 4.86 |
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $10,600 | 57.67 | 5.44 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $8,600 | 44.58 | 5.18 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $9,000 | 44.47 | 4.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Frazier | NOP | $3,200 | 21.39 | 6.69 |
| Frank Jackson | NOP | $3,400 | 19.84 | 5.84 |
| Rajon Rondo | LAL | $6,700 | 37.62 | 5.61 |
| Elie Okobo | PHO | $3,500 | 19.48 | 5.57 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $9,200 | 43.42 | 4.72 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $6,400 | 35.91 | 5.61 |
| Jimmy Butler | PHI | $6,900 | 35.70 | 5.17 |
| Brandon Ingram | LAL | $6,400 | 32.83 | 5.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tony Snell | MIL | $3,000 | 17.33 | 5.78 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $6,400 | 35.91 | 5.61 |
| Rodney Hood | CLE | $4,000 | 22.26 | 5.56 |
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $5,000 | 27.60 | 5.52 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,700 | 55.32 | 5.17 |
| Paul George | OKC | $9,800 | 47.00 | 4.80 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $6,700 | 37.02 | 5.53 |
| Rudy Gay | SAS | $5,900 | 30.83 | 5.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Beasley | LAL | $3,800 | 26.60 | 7.00 |
| Darius Miller | NOP | $3,700 | 21.02 | 5.68 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $6,700 | 37.02 | 5.53 |
| Solomon Hill | NOP | $3,400 | 18.67 | 5.49 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Griffin | DET | $9,300 | 47.03 | 5.06 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,700 | 44.42 | 5.11 |
| Lauri Markkanen | CHI | $6,600 | 34.76 | 5.27 |
| Kenneth Faried | HOU | $6,300 | 34.45 | 5.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richaun Holmes | PHO | $4,700 | 26.52 | 5.64 |
| Rondae Hollis-Jefferson | BKN | $3,800 | 20.95 | 5.51 |
| Kenneth Faried | HOU | $6,300 | 34.45 | 5.47 |
| Lauri Markkanen | CHI | $6,600 | 34.76 | 5.27 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,200 | 54.13 | 5.31 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $9,500 | 45.28 | 4.77 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $8,500 | 41.97 | 4.94 |
| Jahlil Okafor | NOP | $6,100 | 37.07 | 6.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nerlens Noel | OKC | $3,600 | 22.29 | 6.19 |
| Jahlil Okafor | NOP | $6,100 | 37.07 | 6.08 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,200 | 54.13 | 5.31 |
| Ed Davis | BKN | $4,100 | 21.08 | 5.14 |
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.