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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 | Alec Burks |
| SG | Jimmy Butler |
| SF | Bruno Caboclo |
| PF | Ivan Rabb |
| C | Joel Embiid |
| G | Russell Westbrook |
| F | Gordon Hayward |
| Util | Landry Shamet |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 324.78 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $11,400 | 59.23 | 5.20 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $8,900 | 45.24 | 5.08 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $8,700 | 42.35 | 4.87 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $8,600 | 41.57 | 4.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jerryd Bayless | MIN | $5,400 | 32.32 | 5.98 |
| Alec Burks | CLE | $5,100 | 29.99 | 5.88 |
| T.J. McConnell | PHI | $3,500 | 19.65 | 5.62 |
| Jordan Clarkson | CLE | $5,200 | 28.85 | 5.55 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Butler | PHI | $7,500 | 39.56 | 5.27 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $6,000 | 31.00 | 5.17 |
| Brandon Ingram | LAL | $5,900 | 29.46 | 4.99 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $4,900 | 29.17 | 5.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $4,900 | 29.17 | 5.95 |
| Justin Holiday | MEM | $4,700 | 26.41 | 5.62 |
| Jimmy Butler | PHI | $7,500 | 39.56 | 5.27 |
| Reggie Bullock | DET | $4,200 | 21.93 | 5.22 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $10,700 | 51.98 | 4.86 |
| Paul George | OKC | $10,200 | 48.79 | 4.78 |
| Kawhi Leonard | TOR | $9,300 | 46.67 | 5.02 |
| Tobias Harris | LAC | $7,900 | 38.03 | 4.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bruno Caboclo | MEM | $3,600 | 23.02 | 6.40 |
| Gordon Hayward | BOS | $5,000 | 28.64 | 5.73 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $6,200 | 34.65 | 5.59 |
| Marvin Williams | CHA | $4,900 | 26.48 | 5.40 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Griffin | DET | $8,800 | 46.30 | 5.26 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $6,600 | 34.29 | 5.20 |
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $6,200 | 32.59 | 5.26 |
| Montrezl Harrell | LAC | $6,600 | 32.39 | 4.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivan Rabb | MEM | $3,600 | 26.44 | 7.34 |
| Kelly Olynyk | MIA | $3,900 | 24.15 | 6.19 |
| Jaren Jackson Jr. | MEM | $5,200 | 30.68 | 5.90 |
| Daniel Theis | BOS | $3,500 | 20.53 | 5.87 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,500 | 58.95 | 5.61 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,700 | 50.34 | 5.19 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $9,600 | 47.84 | 4.98 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $8,300 | 43.71 | 5.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,500 | 58.95 | 5.61 |
| Steven Adams | OKC | $6,200 | 33.66 | 5.43 |
| Boban Marjanovic | LAC | $3,500 | 18.70 | 5.34 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $8,300 | 43.71 | 5.27 |
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.