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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 | Russell Westbrook |
| SG | Brandon Knight |
| SF | LeBron James |
| PF | Julius Randle |
| C | Nikola Jokic |
| G | Nik Stauskas |
| F | Cheick Diallo |
| Util | Thon Maker |
| Salary | $49,800 |
| Expected Points | 324.81 |
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 | $11,500 | 63.54 | 5.53 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,100 | 47.17 | 5.18 |
| Luka Doncic | DAL | $9,600 | 44.85 | 4.67 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $8,500 | 43.71 | 5.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dennis Schroder | OKC | $5,000 | 34.65 | 6.93 |
| Rajon Rondo | LAL | $5,300 | 35.13 | 6.63 |
| Justise Winslow | MIA | $5,000 | 31.70 | 6.34 |
| Jalen Brunson | DAL | $3,800 | 22.99 | 6.05 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | SAS | $7,800 | 39.39 | 5.05 |
| Jimmy Butler | PHI | $7,300 | 38.38 | 5.26 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $6,700 | 33.22 | 4.96 |
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $5,800 | 31.64 | 5.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Knight | CLE | $2,000 | 17.18 | 8.59 |
| Nik Stauskas | CLE | $1,000 | 8.26 | 8.26 |
| Pat Connaughton | MIL | $3,100 | 19.86 | 6.41 |
| Andre Iguodala | GS | $3,500 | 20.89 | 5.97 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $11,400 | 58.30 | 5.11 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,100 | 53.58 | 4.83 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,200 | 47.69 | 5.18 |
| Tobias Harris | PHI | $7,700 | 39.49 | 5.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenrich Williams | NOP | $4,600 | 25.80 | 5.61 |
| DeMarre Carroll | BKN | $3,700 | 20.38 | 5.51 |
| Kyle Kuzma | LAL | $6,300 | 34.24 | 5.43 |
| Jae Crowder | UTA | $4,200 | 22.54 | 5.37 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Griffin | DET | $11,800 | 45.36 | 3.84 |
| Julius Randle | NOP | $8,000 | 43.06 | 5.38 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $7,700 | 40.82 | 5.30 |
| Larry Nance Jr. | CLE | $9,000 | 36.01 | 4.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Mirotic | MIL | $4,900 | 31.54 | 6.44 |
| Cheick Diallo | NOP | $4,100 | 25.75 | 6.28 |
| Ersan Ilyasova | MIL | $3,100 | 18.84 | 6.08 |
| Dirk Nowitzki | DAL | $3,200 | 19.33 | 6.04 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $10,200 | 54.36 | 5.33 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $12,000 | 49.88 | 4.16 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $9,300 | 46.10 | 4.96 |
| DeMarcus Cousins | GS | $8,200 | 43.49 | 5.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thon Maker | DET | $1,600 | 10.14 | 6.34 |
| Jakob Poeltl | SAS | $3,600 | 22.72 | 6.31 |
| Jahlil Okafor | NOP | $3,600 | 21.94 | 6.09 |
| Brook Lopez | MIL | $5,000 | 28.70 | 5.74 |
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.