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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 | Emmanuel Mudiay |
| SG | Eric Gordon |
| SF | Al-Farouq Aminu |
| PF | Julius Randle |
| C | Joel Embiid |
| G | James Harden |
| F | Nikola Mirotic |
| Util | Austin Rivers |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 315.99 |
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 | $11,000 | 61.26 | 5.57 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $8,500 | 44.87 | 5.28 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,000 | 43.51 | 4.83 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $8,200 | 42.27 | 5.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emmanuel Mudiay | NYK | $4,200 | 29.27 | 6.97 |
| Elfrid Payton | NOP | $6,600 | 38.50 | 5.83 |
| Alex Caruso | LAL | $3,200 | 18.53 | 5.79 |
| Dwyane Wade | MIA | $4,800 | 26.85 | 5.59 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $9,500 | 49.95 | 5.26 |
| DeMar DeRozan | SAS | $8,400 | 39.46 | 4.70 |
| Jimmy Butler | PHI | $7,200 | 34.93 | 4.85 |
| Buddy Hield | SAC | $7,100 | 34.92 | 4.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $4,900 | 29.23 | 5.97 |
| Rodney Hood | POR | $3,300 | 18.33 | 5.55 |
| Luke Kennard | DET | $4,400 | 23.24 | 5.28 |
| Mikal Bridges | PHX | $3,700 | 19.49 | 5.27 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,900 | 52.13 | 4.78 |
| Tobias Harris | PHI | $7,200 | 34.24 | 4.76 |
| Danilo Gallinari | LAC | $6,500 | 32.99 | 5.08 |
| Otto Porter Jr. | CHI | $6,700 | 31.30 | 4.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Farouq Aminu | POR | $4,100 | 23.42 | 5.71 |
| Marvin Williams | CHA | $4,600 | 25.79 | 5.61 |
| Darius Miller | NOP | $3,400 | 18.19 | 5.35 |
| JaMychal Green | LAC | $3,600 | 18.69 | 5.19 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julius Randle | NOP | $8,300 | 44.27 | 5.33 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,600 | 41.21 | 4.79 |
| Blake Griffin | DET | $7,700 | 38.90 | 5.05 |
| Lauri Markkanen | CHI | $8,000 | 38.09 | 4.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Mirotic | MIL | $4,500 | 24.72 | 5.49 |
| Bobby Portis | WAS | $6,100 | 33.06 | 5.42 |
| Montrezl Harrell | LAC | $6,000 | 32.24 | 5.37 |
| Julius Randle | NOP | $8,300 | 44.27 | 5.33 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $9,900 | 51.91 | 5.24 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $8,800 | 43.52 | 4.95 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $7,400 | 38.12 | 5.15 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $7,300 | 37.85 | 5.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeAndre Jordan | NYK | $5,500 | 31.50 | 5.73 |
| Deandre Ayton | PHX | $6,100 | 34.26 | 5.62 |
| Willie Cauley-Stein | SAC | $5,200 | 28.97 | 5.57 |
| JaVale McGee | LAL | $4,400 | 24.24 | 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.