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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 | Bradley Beal |
| SF | Dante Cunningham |
| PF | Kenneth Faried |
| C | Jakob Poeltl |
| G | Kyrie Irving |
| F | Lauri Markkanen |
| Util | Quincy Pondexter |
| Salary | $49,700 |
| Expected Points | 285.13 |
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 | $12,200 | 67.67 | 5.55 |
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $11,200 | 55.57 | 4.96 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $9,500 | 48.89 | 5.15 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $9,100 | 45.16 | 4.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dennis Smith Jr. | NYK | $5,900 | 33.52 | 5.68 |
| Collin Sexton | CLE | $4,800 | 27.26 | 5.68 |
| Zach LaVine | CHI | $6,600 | 37.20 | 5.64 |
| Jordan Clarkson | CLE | $5,300 | 29.70 | 5.60 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $9,000 | 45.25 | 5.03 |
| DeMar DeRozan | SAS | $9,800 | 37.13 | 3.79 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $6,100 | 35.65 | 5.84 |
| Bojan Bogdanovic | IND | $5,800 | 29.29 | 5.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Nwaba | CLE | $3,700 | 21.70 | 5.86 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $6,100 | 35.65 | 5.84 |
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $5,000 | 27.81 | 5.56 |
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $4,700 | 26.00 | 5.53 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul George | OKC | $10,000 | 48.57 | 4.86 |
| Kawhi Leonard | TOR | $9,300 | 44.70 | 4.81 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $6,700 | 35.50 | 5.30 |
| Danilo Gallinari | LAC | $5,900 | 33.19 | 5.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dante Cunningham | SAS | $1,000 | 9.60 | 9.60 |
| Quincy Pondexter | SAS | $1,000 | 6.01 | 6.01 |
| Marvin Williams | CHA | $4,600 | 26.43 | 5.75 |
| Danilo Gallinari | LAC | $5,900 | 33.19 | 5.62 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $10,500 | 49.24 | 4.69 |
| Lauri Markkanen | CHI | $7,500 | 40.43 | 5.39 |
| Kenneth Faried | HOU | $6,900 | 37.21 | 5.39 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $9,600 | 37.06 | 3.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ersan Ilyasova | MIL | $3,200 | 21.61 | 6.75 |
| Bobby Portis | WAS | $5,400 | 33.12 | 6.13 |
| Larry Nance Jr. | CLE | $5,700 | 33.10 | 5.81 |
| Ivan Rabb | MEM | $5,800 | 33.68 | 5.81 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $8,800 | 46.77 | 5.31 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $10,800 | 40.47 | 3.75 |
| Myles Turner | IND | $6,700 | 35.04 | 5.23 |
| Steven Adams | OKC | $6,100 | 31.99 | 5.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jakob Poeltl | SAS | $2,600 | 18.04 | 6.94 |
| Cody Zeller | CHA | $4,200 | 23.72 | 5.65 |
| Ivica Zubac | LAC | $3,500 | 19.38 | 5.54 |
| DeAndre Jordan | NYK | $5,500 | 30.15 | 5.48 |
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.