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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 | Buddy Hield |
| SF | Paul George |
| PF | Frank Kaminsky |
| C | Guillermo Hernangómez |
| G | Chris Paul |
| F | Marcus Morris |
| Util | Ed Davis |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 280.53 |
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 | $11,400 | 59.95 | 5.26 |
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $10,800 | 57.14 | 5.29 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $8,900 | 45.94 | 5.16 |
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $8,400 | 43.74 | 5.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Paul | HOU | $7,100 | 40.09 | 5.65 |
| Tomas Satoransky | WAS | $5,800 | 31.69 | 5.46 |
| Spencer Dinwiddie | BKN | $6,000 | 32.25 | 5.37 |
| Ish Smith | DET | $4,100 | 21.92 | 5.35 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $9,700 | 51.73 | 5.33 |
| Buddy Hield | SAC | $7,400 | 39.09 | 5.28 |
| Jeremy Lamb | CHA | $5,800 | 32.36 | 5.58 |
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $5,700 | 29.96 | 5.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $4,500 | 25.71 | 5.71 |
| Luke Kennard | DET | $4,700 | 26.64 | 5.67 |
| Jeremy Lamb | CHA | $5,800 | 32.36 | 5.58 |
| Kyle Korver | UTA | $3,900 | 21.10 | 5.41 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul George | OKC | $9,500 | 51.11 | 5.38 |
| Kawhi Leonard | TOR | $8,600 | 43.34 | 5.04 |
| Danilo Gallinari | LAC | $6,400 | 34.93 | 5.46 |
| Trevor Ariza | WAS | $6,000 | 30.79 | 5.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Morris | BOS | $4,500 | 26.51 | 5.89 |
| Gordon Hayward | BOS | $4,600 | 26.32 | 5.72 |
| Cedi Osman | CLE | $5,000 | 28.57 | 5.71 |
| Harrison Barnes | SAC | $5,200 | 29.35 | 5.64 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Griffin | DET | $8,300 | 42.05 | 5.07 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $7,700 | 41.85 | 5.44 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $7,200 | 35.82 | 4.97 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $6,600 | 35.06 | 5.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frank Kaminsky | CHA | $4,400 | 27.89 | 6.34 |
| Marquese Chriss | CLE | $3,400 | 19.69 | 5.79 |
| Bobby Portis | WAS | $5,900 | 32.71 | 5.54 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $7,700 | 41.85 | 5.44 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Drummond | DET | $9,100 | 48.78 | 5.36 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $7,800 | 39.93 | 5.12 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $7,000 | 38.60 | 5.51 |
| Steven Adams | OKC | $6,100 | 32.12 | 5.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guillermo Hernangómez | CHA | $3,000 | 19.35 | 6.45 |
| Ante Zizic | CLE | $3,900 | 22.81 | 5.85 |
| Jarrett Allen | BKN | $4,800 | 27.16 | 5.66 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $7,000 | 38.60 | 5.51 |
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.