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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 | James Harden |
| SG | Kenrich Williams |
| SF | Mike Scott |
| PF | Maxi Kleber |
| C | Joel Embiid |
| G | Luka Doncic |
| F | Harrison Barnes |
| Util | Landry Shamet |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 322.17 |
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 | $12,500 | 69.29 | 5.54 |
| Luka Doncic | DAL | $8,300 | 47.85 | 5.76 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $9,200 | 47.17 | 5.13 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,600 | 46.36 | 4.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Brunson | DAL | $4,200 | 26.37 | 6.28 |
| T.J. McConnell | PHI | $3,500 | 21.08 | 6.02 |
| Monte Morris | DEN | $5,500 | 32.05 | 5.83 |
| Malik Beasley | DEN | $4,400 | 25.34 | 5.76 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $8,500 | 42.97 | 5.06 |
| DeMar DeRozan | SAS | $7,600 | 40.54 | 5.33 |
| Jimmy Butler | PHI | $7,300 | 39.12 | 5.36 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $6,400 | 34.48 | 5.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenrich Williams | NOP | $4,100 | 28.12 | 6.86 |
| Mikal Bridges | PHO | $4,100 | 22.67 | 5.53 |
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $5,000 | 27.22 | 5.44 |
| Joe Harris | BKN | $4,800 | 25.89 | 5.39 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,900 | 56.67 | 5.20 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,300 | 47.23 | 5.08 |
| Tobias Harris | LAC | $11,000 | 38.62 | 3.51 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $6,500 | 36.31 | 5.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Scott | LAC | $1,200 | 8.17 | 6.81 |
| Harrison Barnes | DAL | $5,800 | 33.76 | 5.82 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $6,500 | 36.31 | 5.59 |
| Darius Miller | NOP | $4,400 | 24.56 | 5.58 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Griffin | DET | $12,000 | 49.02 | 4.09 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,100 | 43.91 | 5.42 |
| DeMarcus Cousins | GS | $6,700 | 36.56 | 5.46 |
| Lauri Markkanen | CHI | $7,100 | 35.49 | 5.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Muscala | PHI | $3,500 | 21.64 | 6.18 |
| Maxi Kleber | DAL | $4,100 | 23.38 | 5.70 |
| Bobby Portis | CHI | $5,700 | 32.30 | 5.67 |
| Dwight Powell | DAL | $4,400 | 24.38 | 5.54 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,700 | 55.80 | 5.22 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $10,600 | 51.31 | 4.84 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $9,800 | 49.43 | 5.04 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $11,400 | 48.23 | 4.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jahlil Okafor | NOP | $7,000 | 37.25 | 5.32 |
| Jarrett Allen | BKN | $5,200 | 27.62 | 5.31 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,700 | 55.80 | 5.22 |
| Willie Cauley-Stein | SAC | $5,700 | 29.53 | 5.18 |
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.