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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 | Damian Lillard |
| SG | Pat Connaughton |
| SF | Kawhi Leonard |
| PF | D.J. Wilson |
| C | Joel Embiid |
| G | Emmanuel Mudiay |
| F | Julius Randle |
| Util | Jahlil Okafor |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 327.19 |
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 | $11,300 | 58.25 | 5.15 |
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $10,300 | 55.65 | 5.40 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $8,800 | 48.00 | 5.45 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $9,100 | 47.48 | 5.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emmanuel Mudiay | NYK | $4,600 | 33.15 | 7.21 |
| Shaquille Harrison | CHI | $3,200 | 22.57 | 7.05 |
| Fred VanVleet | TOR | $4,700 | 29.67 | 6.31 |
| Eric Bledsoe | MIL | $6,500 | 40.35 | 6.21 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $9,400 | 48.41 | 5.15 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $6,700 | 40.66 | 6.07 |
| DeMar DeRozan | SAS | $7,700 | 40.07 | 5.20 |
| Jimmy Butler | PHI | $7,300 | 36.29 | 4.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pat Connaughton | MIL | $3,600 | 27.41 | 7.61 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $6,700 | 40.66 | 6.07 |
| Damyean Dotson | NYK | $5,200 | 29.71 | 5.71 |
| Dion Waiters | MIA | $4,000 | 21.69 | 5.42 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul George | OKC | $9,800 | 49.64 | 5.06 |
| Kawhi Leonard | TOR | $8,400 | 45.32 | 5.40 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $7,200 | 36.46 | 5.06 |
| Tobias Harris | PHI | $7,100 | 35.25 | 4.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mario Hezonja | NYK | $3,700 | 24.65 | 6.66 |
| Danuel House Jr. | HOU | $3,900 | 24.70 | 6.33 |
| Kenrich Williams | NOP | $4,100 | 22.47 | 5.48 |
| Trevor Ariza | WAS | $4,600 | 25.13 | 5.46 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julius Randle | NOP | $8,300 | 44.97 | 5.42 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $7,800 | 39.67 | 5.09 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $7,900 | 38.52 | 4.88 |
| Lauri Markkanen | CHI | $7,100 | 34.98 | 4.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D.J. Wilson | MIL | $3,100 | 22.74 | 7.33 |
| Ersan Ilyasova | MIL | $3,300 | 21.78 | 6.60 |
| Cheick Diallo | NOP | $3,800 | 23.63 | 6.22 |
| Julius Randle | NOP | $8,300 | 44.97 | 5.42 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,000 | 52.80 | 5.28 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $9,500 | 49.99 | 5.26 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $8,200 | 41.51 | 5.06 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $7,100 | 39.46 | 5.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeAndre Jordan | NYK | $5,700 | 34.39 | 6.03 |
| Brook Lopez | MIL | $5,400 | 32.30 | 5.98 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $7,100 | 39.46 | 5.56 |
| Steven Adams | OKC | $5,600 | 29.82 | 5.32 |
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.