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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 | Kemba Walker |
| SG | Nicolas Batum |
| SF | Aaron Gordon |
| PF | Luke Kornet |
| C | Mitchell Robinson |
| G | Russell Westbrook |
| F | Julius Randle |
| Util | Miles Bridges |
| Salary | $49,700 |
| Expected Points | 276.17 |
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 | $11,600 | 59.23 | 5.11 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $9,200 | 45.93 | 4.99 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $8,400 | 41.72 | 4.97 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $8,100 | 40.07 | 4.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allonzo Trier | NYK | $3,300 | 17.62 | 5.34 |
| Raymond Felton | OKC | $3,400 | 17.98 | 5.29 |
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $11,600 | 59.23 | 5.11 |
| Dennis Smith Jr. | NYK | $6,500 | 32.63 | 5.02 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Lamb | CHA | $5,700 | 29.66 | 5.20 |
| Evan Fournier | ORL | $5,500 | 28.06 | 5.10 |
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $4,500 | 26.55 | 5.90 |
| Terrence Ross | ORL | $5,200 | 25.62 | 4.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $4,500 | 26.55 | 5.90 |
| Damyean Dotson | NYK | $3,600 | 19.24 | 5.34 |
| Jeremy Lamb | CHA | $5,700 | 29.66 | 5.20 |
| Kevin Huerter | ATL | $4,900 | 25.34 | 5.17 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul George | OKC | $10,700 | 53.04 | 4.96 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $6,600 | 35.89 | 5.44 |
| Kenrich Williams | NOP | $5,400 | 27.32 | 5.06 |
| Jonathan Isaac | ORL | $5,800 | 27.09 | 4.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marvin Williams | CHA | $4,600 | 25.77 | 5.60 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $6,600 | 35.89 | 5.44 |
| Taurean Prince | ATL | $4,700 | 25.47 | 5.42 |
| Kevin Knox | NYK | $4,900 | 25.70 | 5.25 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $9,000 | 43.03 | 4.78 |
| John Collins | ATL | $7,700 | 37.50 | 4.87 |
| Julius Randle | NOP | $7,200 | 37.19 | 5.17 |
| Dewayne Dedmon | ATL | $5,000 | 24.45 | 4.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Kornet | NYK | $3,200 | 21.52 | 6.73 |
| Julius Randle | NOP | $7,200 | 37.19 | 5.17 |
| Dewayne Dedmon | ATL | $5,000 | 24.45 | 4.89 |
| John Collins | ATL | $7,700 | 37.50 | 4.87 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $10,000 | 46.77 | 4.68 |
| Steven Adams | OKC | $6,200 | 32.83 | 5.29 |
| DeAndre Jordan | NYK | $5,900 | 27.04 | 4.58 |
| Cody Zeller | CHA | $4,800 | 26.94 | 5.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Robinson | NYK | $4,100 | 24.93 | 6.08 |
| Cody Zeller | CHA | $4,800 | 26.94 | 5.61 |
| Steven Adams | OKC | $6,200 | 32.83 | 5.29 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $10,000 | 46.77 | 4.68 |
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.