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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 | Bogdan Bogdanovic |
| SF | LeBron James |
| PF | Bam Adebayo |
| C | Dwight Powell |
| G | Tyus Jones |
| F | Marvin Bagley III |
| Util | Bruno Caboclo |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 305.34 |
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 | $11,200 | 60.31 | 5.39 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $9,100 | 46.89 | 5.15 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,100 | 46.56 | 5.12 |
| Luka Doncic | DAL | $9,300 | 45.61 | 4.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyus Jones | MIN | $4,500 | 28.83 | 6.41 |
| Jalen Brunson | DAL | $3,600 | 22.15 | 6.15 |
| Delon Wright | MEM | $4,100 | 24.02 | 5.86 |
| Elfrid Payton | NOP | $5,200 | 29.66 | 5.70 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $8,900 | 46.63 | 5.24 |
| DeMar DeRozan | SAS | $8,100 | 39.15 | 4.83 |
| Buddy Hield | SAC | $6,400 | 35.31 | 5.52 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $6,400 | 34.45 | 5.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bogdan Bogdanovic | SAC | $4,900 | 28.76 | 5.87 |
| Joe Harris | BKN | $4,500 | 25.83 | 5.74 |
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $4,700 | 26.72 | 5.69 |
| Joe Ingles | UTA | $5,000 | 27.75 | 5.55 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $11,100 | 61.27 | 5.52 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,000 | 61.10 | 5.55 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,200 | 47.25 | 5.14 |
| Kyle Kuzma | LAL | $6,200 | 35.37 | 5.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jae Crowder | UTA | $4,100 | 23.97 | 5.85 |
| Harrison Barnes | SAC | $4,600 | 26.77 | 5.82 |
| Moe Harkless | POR | $3,600 | 20.83 | 5.79 |
| DeMarre Carroll | BKN | $4,000 | 23.06 | 5.77 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Griffin | DET | $8,700 | 43.75 | 5.03 |
| Lauri Markkanen | CHI | $8,600 | 42.64 | 4.96 |
| Julius Randle | NOP | $7,800 | 38.11 | 4.89 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $7,900 | 37.98 | 4.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $4,000 | 30.18 | 7.55 |
| Dirk Nowitzki | DAL | $3,100 | 19.25 | 6.21 |
| Kevon Looney | GS | $3,300 | 19.46 | 5.90 |
| Kelly Olynyk | MIA | $4,900 | 28.14 | 5.74 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,600 | 53.73 | 5.07 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $9,000 | 45.81 | 5.09 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $8,200 | 42.83 | 5.22 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | MEM | $7,400 | 40.09 | 5.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwight Powell | DAL | $4,300 | 29.24 | 6.80 |
| Willie Cauley-Stein | SAC | $4,500 | 27.25 | 6.05 |
| Brook Lopez | MIL | $4,500 | 26.86 | 5.97 |
| Joakim Noah | MEM | $4,800 | 27.96 | 5.83 |
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.