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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 | Gerald Green |
| SF | Royce O’Neale |
| PF | Bam Adebayo |
| C | Nikola Jokic |
| G | Russell Westbrook |
| F | Dario Saric |
| Util | Kyle Korver |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 330.22 |
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 | $11,100 | 62.25 | 5.61 |
| James Harden | HOU | $11,000 | 60.09 | 5.46 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,100 | 47.86 | 5.26 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $8,400 | 43.20 | 5.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Rivers | HOU | $3,200 | 20.43 | 6.38 |
| Dennis Schroder | OKC | $4,700 | 29.18 | 6.21 |
| Cory Joseph | IND | $3,600 | 21.47 | 5.96 |
| Justise Winslow | MIA | $5,000 | 29.08 | 5.82 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Butler | PHI | $7,100 | 37.82 | 5.33 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $6,500 | 35.97 | 5.53 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $6,100 | 31.53 | 5.17 |
| Joe Ingles | UTA | $5,000 | 30.51 | 6.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerald Green | HOU | $3,300 | 23.23 | 7.04 |
| Joe Ingles | UTA | $5,000 | 30.51 | 6.10 |
| JJ Redick | PHI | $5,000 | 27.83 | 5.57 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $6,500 | 35.97 | 5.53 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tobias Harris | PHI | $7,300 | 40.10 | 5.49 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $6,400 | 34.81 | 5.44 |
| Thaddeus Young | IND | $5,900 | 30.73 | 5.21 |
| Cedi Osman | CLE | $4,900 | 25.92 | 5.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royce O’Neale | UTA | $3,400 | 23.80 | 7.00 |
| P.J. Tucker | HOU | $4,000 | 23.19 | 5.80 |
| Jae Crowder | UTA | $4,200 | 24.25 | 5.77 |
| Tobias Harris | PHI | $7,300 | 40.10 | 5.49 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Love | CLE | $6,900 | 38.42 | 5.57 |
| Paul Millsap | DEN | $6,600 | 31.96 | 4.84 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $6,000 | 31.59 | 5.27 |
| Larry Nance Jr. | CLE | $6,000 | 30.54 | 5.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $4,000 | 30.28 | 7.57 |
| Jerami Grant | OKC | $4,900 | 29.83 | 6.09 |
| Dario Saric | MIN | $4,000 | 23.75 | 5.94 |
| Kelly Olynyk | MIA | $4,900 | 28.35 | 5.79 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $10,000 | 53.41 | 5.34 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,500 | 52.84 | 5.03 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $9,300 | 45.80 | 4.93 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $6,700 | 40.87 | 6.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clint Capela | HOU | $6,700 | 40.87 | 6.10 |
| Myles Turner | IND | $6,000 | 33.16 | 5.53 |
| Mitchell Robinson | NYK | $6,400 | 35.29 | 5.51 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $10,000 | 53.41 | 5.34 |
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.