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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 | Chasson Randle |
| SG | Dion Waiters |
| SF | Danilo Gallinari |
| PF | Larry Nance Jr. |
| C | Karl-Anthony Towns |
| G | James Harden |
| F | Domantas Sabonis |
| Util | Marquese Chriss |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 320.86 |
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 | $12,000 | 63.97 | 5.33 |
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $11,400 | 59.19 | 5.19 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $8,600 | 45.32 | 5.27 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $9,200 | 43.33 | 4.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chasson Randle | WAS | $3,300 | 21.89 | 6.63 |
| Reggie Jackson | DET | $5,600 | 32.81 | 5.86 |
| Jordan Clarkson | CLE | $5,200 | 30.11 | 5.79 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $6,900 | 38.81 | 5.63 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $8,800 | 43.71 | 4.97 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $6,400 | 31.91 | 4.99 |
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $6,300 | 31.25 | 4.96 |
| Bojan Bogdanovic | IND | $5,800 | 29.10 | 5.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dion Waiters | MIA | $4,100 | 23.62 | 5.76 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | DAL | $5,000 | 28.42 | 5.68 |
| Joe Harris | BKN | $4,400 | 24.53 | 5.57 |
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $4,900 | 26.76 | 5.46 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,300 | 54.69 | 4.84 |
| Paul George | OKC | $10,300 | 49.86 | 4.84 |
| Kawhi Leonard | TOR | $9,100 | 47.00 | 5.17 |
| Danilo Gallinari | LAC | $6,000 | 34.49 | 5.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marvin Williams | CHA | $4,500 | 25.93 | 5.76 |
| Danilo Gallinari | LAC | $6,000 | 34.49 | 5.75 |
| Luol Deng | MIN | $3,500 | 19.23 | 5.49 |
| Dorian Finney-Smith | DAL | $4,100 | 22.08 | 5.39 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Griffin | DET | $9,000 | 49.86 | 5.54 |
| Lauri Markkanen | CHI | $7,900 | 40.30 | 5.10 |
| Kenneth Faried | HOU | $6,800 | 35.50 | 5.22 |
| Larry Nance Jr. | CLE | $5,900 | 35.31 | 5.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Larry Nance Jr. | CLE | $5,900 | 35.31 | 5.98 |
| Blake Griffin | DET | $9,000 | 49.86 | 5.54 |
| Domantas Sabonis | IND | $5,700 | 31.44 | 5.52 |
| Marquese Chriss | CLE | $3,000 | 16.45 | 5.48 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,000 | 55.07 | 5.51 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $10,400 | 52.39 | 5.04 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $8,900 | 48.01 | 5.39 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $7,600 | 39.59 | 5.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivica Zubac | LAC | $4,000 | 23.73 | 5.93 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,000 | 55.07 | 5.51 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $8,900 | 48.01 | 5.39 |
| Myles Turner | IND | $6,600 | 35.59 | 5.39 |
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.