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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 | Luka Doncic |
| SG | Troy Brown |
| SF | Jabari Parker |
| PF | John Collins |
| C | Karl-Anthony Towns |
| G | Tyreke Evans |
| F | Blake Griffin |
| Util | Justin Jackson |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 317.1 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luka Doncic | DAL | $8,900 | 46.86 | 5.27 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,300 | 45.02 | 4.84 |
| Devin Booker | PHX | $8,800 | 44.01 | 5.00 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $8,100 | 43.03 | 5.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cory Joseph | IND | $3,900 | 21.45 | 5.50 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $6,000 | 32.58 | 5.43 |
| Ricky Rubio | UTA | $5,200 | 27.66 | 5.32 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $7,300 | 38.77 | 5.31 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $9,200 | 46.41 | 5.04 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $7,200 | 36.74 | 5.10 |
| Buddy Hield | SAC | $7,000 | 36.33 | 5.19 |
| Bojan Bogdanovic | IND | $5,900 | 30.25 | 5.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Troy Brown | WAS | $3,100 | 22.67 | 7.31 |
| Tyreke Evans | IND | $3,500 | 22.75 | 6.50 |
| Justin Jackson | DAL | $3,000 | 19.35 | 6.45 |
| Dwayne Bacon | CHA | $3,200 | 19.04 | 5.95 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,100 | 43.41 | 4.77 |
| Jabari Parker | WAS | $6,300 | 33.99 | 5.40 |
| Josh Jackson | PHX | $4,800 | 28.99 | 6.04 |
| Harrison Barnes | SAC | $5,700 | 27.47 | 4.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Jackson | PHX | $4,800 | 28.99 | 6.04 |
| Jabari Parker | WAS | $6,300 | 33.99 | 5.40 |
| Marvin Williams | CHA | $4,500 | 23.14 | 5.14 |
| Taurean Prince | ATL | $4,800 | 24.23 | 5.05 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Griffin | DET | $7,800 | 42.04 | 5.39 |
| John Collins | ATL | $7,400 | 37.57 | 5.08 |
| Paul Millsap | DEN | $6,700 | 33.94 | 5.07 |
| Domantas Sabonis | IND | $6,200 | 31.62 | 5.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Bryant | WAS | $3,800 | 21.47 | 5.65 |
| Marvin Bagley III | SAC | $5,600 | 31.01 | 5.54 |
| Dario Saric | MIN | $4,300 | 23.41 | 5.44 |
| Blake Griffin | DET | $7,800 | 42.04 | 5.39 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,000 | 55.61 | 5.56 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $9,600 | 51.03 | 5.32 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $8,700 | 45.95 | 5.28 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $8,300 | 41.69 | 5.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | GS | $6,800 | 38.84 | 5.71 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,000 | 55.61 | 5.56 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $9,600 | 51.03 | 5.32 |
| Deandre Ayton | PHX | $6,900 | 36.68 | 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.