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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 | Damian Lillard |
| SG | Khris Middleton |
| SF | Al-Farouq Aminu |
| PF | Jerami Grant |
| C | Jusuf Nurkic |
| G | Russell Westbrook |
| F | Thaddeus Young |
| Util | Anfernee Simons |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 292.46 |
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 | 56.99 | 5.13 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $8,100 | 45.55 | 5.62 |
| CJ McCollum | POR | $6,100 | 33.47 | 5.49 |
| Eric Bledsoe | MIL | $6,400 | 32.98 | 5.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damian Lillard | POR | $8,100 | 45.55 | 5.62 |
| CJ McCollum | POR | $6,100 | 33.47 | 5.49 |
| Darren Collison | IND | $5,800 | 30.72 | 5.30 |
| Eric Bledsoe | MIL | $6,400 | 32.98 | 5.15 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $6,300 | 33.32 | 5.29 |
| Bojan Bogdanovic | IND | $6,000 | 30.85 | 5.14 |
| Wesley Matthews | IND | $4,300 | 24.15 | 5.62 |
| Pat Connaughton | MIL | $3,200 | 17.17 | 5.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wesley Matthews | IND | $4,300 | 24.15 | 5.62 |
| Pat Connaughton | MIL | $3,200 | 17.17 | 5.37 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $6,300 | 33.32 | 5.29 |
| Bojan Bogdanovic | IND | $6,000 | 30.85 | 5.14 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,200 | 56.26 | 5.02 |
| Paul George | OKC | $9,700 | 49.50 | 5.10 |
| Thaddeus Young | IND | $5,700 | 30.81 | 5.41 |
| Nikola Mirotic | MIL | $4,800 | 25.79 | 5.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Farouq Aminu | POR | $3,900 | 22.55 | 5.78 |
| Moe Harkless | POR | $4,200 | 23.30 | 5.55 |
| Thaddeus Young | IND | $5,700 | 30.81 | 5.41 |
| Nikola Mirotic | MIL | $4,800 | 25.79 | 5.37 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jerami Grant | OKC | $5,100 | 25.70 | 5.04 |
| Ersan Ilyasova | MIL | $3,200 | 15.77 | 4.93 |
| Kyle O’Quinn | IND | $3,600 | 15.64 | 4.35 |
| Zach Collins | POR | $3,000 | 5.82 | 1.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jerami Grant | OKC | $5,100 | 25.70 | 5.04 |
| Ersan Ilyasova | MIL | $3,200 | 15.77 | 4.93 |
| Kyle O’Quinn | IND | $3,600 | 15.64 | 4.35 |
| Zach Collins | POR | $3,000 | 5.82 | 1.94 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $6,700 | 38.77 | 5.79 |
| Myles Turner | IND | $6,200 | 30.96 | 4.99 |
| Steven Adams | OKC | $5,900 | 30.41 | 5.15 |
| Brook Lopez | MIL | $5,300 | 26.35 | 4.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $6,700 | 38.77 | 5.79 |
| Enes Kanter | POR | $4,000 | 22.27 | 5.57 |
| Steven Adams | OKC | $5,900 | 30.41 | 5.15 |
| Myles Turner | IND | $6,200 | 30.96 | 4.99 |
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.