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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 | Kyrie Irving |
| SG | Terrence Ross |
| SF | Kawhi Leonard |
| PF | Pascal Siakam |
| C | Ante Zizic |
| G | Tim Hardaway Jr. |
| F | Jayson Tatum |
| Util | Marc Gasol |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 263.56 |
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 | $10,900 | 53.87 | 4.94 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $8,900 | 45.77 | 5.14 |
| Luka Doncic | DAL | $8,400 | 42.34 | 5.04 |
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $8,300 | 41.67 | 5.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monte Morris | DEN | $3,500 | 21.27 | 6.08 |
| Jeremy Lin | TOR | $3,800 | 22.63 | 5.96 |
| D.J. Augustin | ORL | $4,400 | 25.41 | 5.77 |
| Brandon Knight | CLE | $3,500 | 19.13 | 5.47 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buddy Hield | SAC | $7,300 | 35.24 | 4.83 |
| Bojan Bogdanovic | IND | $6,200 | 30.39 | 4.90 |
| Joe Ingles | UTA | $6,000 | 28.13 | 4.69 |
| Terrence Ross | ORL | $5,300 | 27.16 | 5.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | DAL | $4,600 | 25.94 | 5.64 |
| Gary Harris | DEN | $3,900 | 21.76 | 5.58 |
| Danny Green | TOR | $3,900 | 20.33 | 5.21 |
| Wesley Matthews | IND | $4,200 | 21.61 | 5.15 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $10,500 | 51.45 | 4.90 |
| Paul George | OKC | $9,700 | 47.56 | 4.90 |
| Kawhi Leonard | TOR | $8,700 | 47.01 | 5.40 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $6,500 | 32.65 | 5.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $5,700 | 31.01 | 5.44 |
| Kawhi Leonard | TOR | $8,700 | 47.01 | 5.40 |
| Marcus Morris | BOS | $4,500 | 23.38 | 5.20 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $6,500 | 32.65 | 5.02 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Love | CLE | $8,100 | 39.19 | 4.84 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $6,900 | 36.47 | 5.29 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $6,300 | 32.45 | 5.15 |
| Paul Millsap | DEN | $6,600 | 30.90 | 4.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Domantas Sabonis | IND | $5,400 | 29.52 | 5.47 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $6,900 | 36.47 | 5.29 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $6,300 | 32.45 | 5.15 |
| Derrick Favors | UTA | $5,500 | 27.99 | 5.09 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,200 | 49.75 | 4.88 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $10,000 | 48.95 | 4.90 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $9,200 | 47.82 | 5.20 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $8,000 | 41.39 | 5.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ante Zizic | CLE | $4,000 | 25.10 | 6.28 |
| Marc Gasol | TOR | $5,900 | 36.44 | 6.18 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $9,200 | 47.82 | 5.20 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $8,000 | 41.39 | 5.17 |
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.