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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 | Shelvin Mack |
| SG | Josh Richardson |
| SF | Bruno Caboclo |
| PF | Kenneth Faried |
| C | Nikola Jokic |
| G | Russell Westbrook |
| F | Paul Millsap |
| Util | Jevon Carter |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 308.1 |
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 | $12,900 | 62.48 | 4.84 |
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $11,000 | 56.52 | 5.14 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $9,600 | 45.21 | 4.71 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $8,100 | 39.54 | 4.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shelvin Mack | MEM | $3,500 | 22.68 | 6.48 |
| Kadeem Allen | NYK | $3,300 | 19.96 | 6.05 |
| Malik Beasley | DEN | $4,400 | 25.47 | 5.79 |
| Tyler Johnson | MIA | $4,200 | 23.94 | 5.70 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $6,200 | 30.94 | 4.99 |
| Will Barton | DEN | $6,600 | 30.72 | 4.66 |
| Joe Ingles | UTA | $5,300 | 27.76 | 5.24 |
| Jeremy Lamb | CHA | $5,600 | 26.80 | 4.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Holiday | MEM | $4,100 | 25.31 | 6.17 |
| Joe Ingles | UTA | $5,300 | 27.76 | 5.24 |
| Damyean Dotson | NYK | $3,700 | 19.19 | 5.19 |
| Wayne Ellington | MIA | $3,600 | 18.57 | 5.16 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul George | OKC | $9,900 | 48.20 | 4.87 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $5,800 | 29.22 | 5.04 |
| Kevin Knox | NYK | $5,700 | 26.68 | 4.68 |
| Mario Hezonja | NYK | $4,200 | 24.88 | 5.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bruno Caboclo | MEM | $3,400 | 24.14 | 7.10 |
| Mario Hezonja | NYK | $4,200 | 24.88 | 5.92 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $5,800 | 29.22 | 5.04 |
| Marvin Williams | CHA | $4,900 | 24.19 | 4.94 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenneth Faried | HOU | $6,900 | 35.70 | 5.17 |
| John Collins | ATL | $7,400 | 33.58 | 4.54 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $7,000 | 32.60 | 4.66 |
| Noah Vonleh | NYK | $6,000 | 28.07 | 4.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Kornet | NYK | $4,300 | 24.02 | 5.59 |
| Paul Millsap | DEN | $5,000 | 27.64 | 5.53 |
| Kenneth Faried | HOU | $6,900 | 35.70 | 5.17 |
| Dewayne Dedmon | ATL | $5,400 | 27.54 | 5.10 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $10,800 | 55.24 | 5.12 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $7,800 | 40.68 | 5.22 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $8,500 | 39.79 | 4.68 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $6,700 | 32.74 | 4.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $7,800 | 40.68 | 5.22 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $10,800 | 55.24 | 5.12 |
| Joakim Noah | MEM | $3,300 | 16.44 | 4.98 |
| Steven Adams | OKC | $6,400 | 31.39 | 4.91 |
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.