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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 | Frank Ntilikina |
| SG | Buddy Hield |
| SF | Miles Bridges |
| PF | Julius Randle |
| C | Nikola Jokic |
| G | Kyrie Irving |
| F | Blake Griffin |
| Util | Garrett Temple |
| Salary | $49,800 |
| Expected Points | 310.57 |
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 | $11,500 | 60.98 | 5.30 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $8,800 | 49.22 | 5.59 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,000 | 43.34 | 4.82 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $8,400 | 42.25 | 5.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frank Ntilikina | NYK | $2,200 | 17.11 | 7.78 |
| Alex Caruso | LAL | $4,100 | 24.46 | 5.97 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $8,800 | 49.22 | 5.59 |
| Cory Joseph | IND | $3,800 | 21.15 | 5.57 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | SAS | $7,800 | 39.50 | 5.06 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $7,700 | 38.45 | 4.99 |
| Buddy Hield | SAC | $7,100 | 36.35 | 5.12 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $7,200 | 36.20 | 5.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $4,300 | 24.08 | 5.60 |
| Bojan Bogdanovic | IND | $5,500 | 29.83 | 5.42 |
| Dwayne Bacon | CHA | $3,400 | 18.12 | 5.33 |
| Buddy Hield | SAC | $7,100 | 36.35 | 5.12 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,200 | 57.62 | 5.14 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $10,100 | 51.88 | 5.14 |
| Kawhi Leonard | TOR | $9,200 | 45.24 | 4.92 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $8,900 | 43.79 | 4.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miles Bridges | CHA | $3,800 | 26.07 | 6.86 |
| Marcus Morris | BOS | $5,300 | 28.61 | 5.40 |
| Rudy Gay | SAS | $5,400 | 28.78 | 5.33 |
| Harrison Barnes | SAC | $5,400 | 28.29 | 5.24 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julius Randle | NOP | $8,100 | 42.47 | 5.24 |
| Blake Griffin | DET | $7,900 | 41.51 | 5.25 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $7,500 | 38.06 | 5.08 |
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $7,000 | 35.68 | 5.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Griffin | DET | $7,900 | 41.51 | 5.25 |
| Julius Randle | NOP | $8,100 | 42.47 | 5.24 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $6,000 | 30.62 | 5.10 |
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $7,000 | 35.68 | 5.10 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $9,900 | 48.92 | 4.94 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $8,700 | 44.20 | 5.08 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $7,400 | 37.29 | 5.04 |
| Montrezl Harrell | LAC | $9,000 | 35.61 | 3.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JaVale McGee | LAL | $5,600 | 32.16 | 5.74 |
| Marc Gasol | TOR | $5,600 | 30.89 | 5.52 |
| Myles Turner | IND | $5,900 | 32.52 | 5.51 |
| Brook Lopez | MIL | $6,100 | 32.40 | 5.31 |
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.