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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 | Terrence Ross |
| SF | Jonathan Isaac |
| PF | Bobby Portis |
| C | Jarrett Allen |
| G | James Harden |
| F | P.J. Tucker |
| Util | C.J. Miles |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 281.49 |
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 | $11,200 | 60.17 | 5.37 |
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $11,000 | 57.69 | 5.24 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,300 | 48.62 | 5.23 |
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $8,500 | 41.52 | 4.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Paul | HOU | $6,900 | 38.12 | 5.53 |
| D.J. Augustin | ORL | $4,300 | 23.09 | 5.37 |
| James Harden | HOU | $11,200 | 60.17 | 5.37 |
| D’Angelo Russell | BKN | $7,500 | 39.86 | 5.31 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $9,800 | 49.83 | 5.08 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $7,200 | 37.91 | 5.26 |
| Kelly Oubre Jr. | PHX | $6,200 | 31.83 | 5.13 |
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $5,900 | 29.51 | 5.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terrence Ross | ORL | $4,900 | 27.71 | 5.66 |
| Andre Iguodala | GS | $4,000 | 21.49 | 5.37 |
| Allen Crabbe | BKN | $4,000 | 21.49 | 5.37 |
| Luke Kennard | DET | $4,600 | 24.41 | 5.31 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul George | OKC | $9,600 | 48.98 | 5.10 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $6,700 | 33.00 | 4.93 |
| Trevor Ariza | WAS | $5,900 | 29.28 | 4.96 |
| Jonathan Isaac | ORL | $5,000 | 26.69 | 5.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P.J. Tucker | HOU | $3,800 | 20.52 | 5.40 |
| Jonathan Isaac | ORL | $5,000 | 26.69 | 5.34 |
| Josh Jackson | PHX | $3,700 | 19.69 | 5.32 |
| Paul George | OKC | $9,600 | 48.98 | 5.10 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Griffin | DET | $8,100 | 40.01 | 4.94 |
| John Collins | ATL | $7,600 | 38.04 | 5.01 |
| Bobby Portis | WAS | $6,200 | 35.03 | 5.65 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $5,900 | 30.92 | 5.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Portis | WAS | $6,200 | 35.03 | 5.65 |
| Jerami Grant | OKC | $4,800 | 26.06 | 5.43 |
| Dewayne Dedmon | ATL | $5,500 | 28.85 | 5.25 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $5,900 | 30.92 | 5.24 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $9,200 | 49.20 | 5.35 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $9,400 | 43.41 | 4.62 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $8,200 | 40.76 | 4.97 |
| DeMarcus Cousins | GS | $7,400 | 39.81 | 5.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jarrett Allen | BKN | $4,700 | 26.84 | 5.71 |
| Deandre Ayton | PHX | $6,300 | 35.43 | 5.62 |
| DeMarcus Cousins | GS | $7,400 | 39.81 | 5.38 |
| Ed Davis | BKN | $3,200 | 17.20 | 5.38 |
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.