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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 | Bradley Beal |
| SF | Paul George |
| PF | Dragan Bender |
| C | Aron Baynes |
| G | Devin Booker |
| F | Josh Jackson |
| Util | Dirk Nowitzki |
| Salary | $49,800 |
| Expected Points | 273.35 |
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 | $10,800 | 57.01 | 5.28 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $11,400 | 52.26 | 4.58 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,200 | 47.00 | 5.11 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $8,800 | 44.67 | 5.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ricky Rubio | UTA | $4,900 | 26.71 | 5.45 |
| Elfrid Payton | NOP | $6,900 | 37.03 | 5.37 |
| Devin Booker | PHX | $8,000 | 42.87 | 5.36 |
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $10,800 | 57.01 | 5.28 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $9,300 | 48.92 | 5.26 |
| DeMar DeRozan | SAS | $8,200 | 39.89 | 4.86 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $7,400 | 37.99 | 5.13 |
| Kelly Oubre Jr. | PHX | $6,100 | 33.98 | 5.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mikal Bridges | PHX | $3,800 | 22.83 | 6.01 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | DAL | $4,600 | 26.05 | 5.66 |
| Kelly Oubre Jr. | PHX | $6,100 | 33.98 | 5.57 |
| Marco Belinelli | SAS | $3,400 | 18.26 | 5.37 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul George | OKC | $9,700 | 49.89 | 5.14 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $6,800 | 30.84 | 4.54 |
| Thaddeus Young | IND | $5,900 | 28.77 | 4.88 |
| Trevor Ariza | WAS | $5,200 | 28.40 | 5.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Jackson | PHX | $3,800 | 23.37 | 6.15 |
| Dorian Finney-Smith | DAL | $3,600 | 19.98 | 5.55 |
| Trevor Ariza | WAS | $5,200 | 28.40 | 5.46 |
| Kenrich Williams | NOP | $4,400 | 23.62 | 5.37 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julius Randle | NOP | $8,100 | 43.35 | 5.35 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,400 | 40.94 | 4.87 |
| John Collins | ATL | $9,600 | 40.18 | 4.19 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $7,800 | 38.71 | 4.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dragan Bender | PHX | $3,000 | 19.39 | 6.46 |
| Julius Randle | NOP | $8,100 | 43.35 | 5.35 |
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $7,100 | 37.37 | 5.26 |
| Dirk Nowitzki | DAL | $3,200 | 16.64 | 5.20 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $9,600 | 49.49 | 5.15 |
| DeMarcus Cousins | GS | $7,600 | 41.61 | 5.48 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $8,000 | 41.56 | 5.20 |
| Deandre Ayton | PHX | $6,300 | 37.90 | 6.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aron Baynes | BOS | $2,000 | 15.95 | 7.98 |
| Deandre Ayton | PHX | $6,300 | 37.90 | 6.02 |
| Ante Zizic | CLE | $4,100 | 23.76 | 5.80 |
| Jarrett Allen | BKN | $4,900 | 27.62 | 5.64 |
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.