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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 | Seth Curry |
| SG | Kent Bazemore |
| SF | Danilo Gallinari |
| PF | Blake Griffin |
| C | Bismack Biyombo |
| G | Russell Westbrook |
| F | Lauri Markkanen |
| Util | Robin Lopez |
| Salary | $46,900 |
| Expected Points | 250.68 |
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 | 63.56 | 5.48 |
| James Harden | HOU | $11,200 | 55.11 | 4.92 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $9,200 | 46.11 | 5.01 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $12,200 | 44.38 | 3.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seth Curry | POR | $1,400 | 12.20 | 8.71 |
| Delon Wright | MEM | $4,300 | 27.05 | 6.29 |
| Tony Parker | CHA | $2,200 | 13.66 | 6.21 |
| Dennis Schroder | OKC | $5,400 | 33.25 | 6.16 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $9,200 | 46.97 | 5.11 |
| CJ McCollum | POR | $10,600 | 36.77 | 3.47 |
| Jeremy Lamb | CHA | $8,000 | 33.27 | 4.16 |
| Kent Bazemore | ATL | $4,600 | 31.34 | 6.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kent Bazemore | ATL | $4,600 | 31.34 | 6.81 |
| Timothé Luwawu-Cabarrot | CHI | $3,000 | 20.29 | 6.76 |
| Rodney Hood | POR | $2,000 | 12.53 | 6.26 |
| Wayne Selden Jr. | CHI | $3,000 | 18.52 | 6.17 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danilo Gallinari | LAC | $6,200 | 36.29 | 5.85 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $6,700 | 32.55 | 4.86 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $5,900 | 32.46 | 5.50 |
| Trevor Ariza | WAS | $5,900 | 28.62 | 4.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Kidd-Gilchrist | CHA | $1,000 | 7.99 | 7.99 |
| Miles Bridges | CHA | $2,800 | 18.74 | 6.69 |
| Vince Carter | ATL | $3,200 | 20.25 | 6.33 |
| Danilo Gallinari | LAC | $6,200 | 36.29 | 5.85 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lauri Markkanen | CHI | $8,600 | 47.35 | 5.51 |
| Blake Griffin | DET | $8,400 | 43.84 | 5.22 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $7,400 | 37.66 | 5.09 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $6,600 | 35.62 | 5.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dewayne Dedmon | ATL | $5,700 | 34.14 | 5.99 |
| Dario Saric | MIN | $4,200 | 23.42 | 5.58 |
| Jeff Green | WAS | $4,500 | 25.04 | 5.56 |
| Lauri Markkanen | CHI | $8,600 | 47.35 | 5.51 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,800 | 56.19 | 5.20 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $9,000 | 46.94 | 5.22 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $8,800 | 46.05 | 5.23 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $10,800 | 37.37 | 3.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bismack Biyombo | CHA | $1,000 | 8.05 | 8.05 |
| Alex Len | ATL | $3,600 | 27.48 | 7.63 |
| Marc Gasol | TOR | $5,600 | 32.95 | 5.88 |
| Mitchell Robinson | NYK | $6,500 | 35.39 | 5.44 |
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.