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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 | Shaquille Harrison |
| SG | Justin Jackson |
| SF | LeBron James |
| PF | Julius Randle |
| C | Jakob Poeltl |
| G | James Harden |
| F | Miles Bridges |
| Util | Cristiano Felicio |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 272.18 |
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 | $11,400 | 59.78 | 5.24 |
| Luka Doncic | DAL | $8,500 | 42.96 | 5.05 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $8,600 | 42.82 | 4.98 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $8,200 | 41.92 | 5.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaquille Harrison | CHI | $4,400 | 26.59 | 6.04 |
| Bryn Forbes | SAS | $3,600 | 19.17 | 5.33 |
| Rajon Rondo | LAL | $6,100 | 32.27 | 5.29 |
| Lou Williams | LAC | $6,900 | 36.39 | 5.27 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $9,300 | 45.94 | 4.94 |
| DeMar DeRozan | SAS | $7,700 | 38.92 | 5.05 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $7,600 | 36.72 | 4.83 |
| Buddy Hield | SAC | $7,200 | 36.12 | 5.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pat Connaughton | MIL | $4,500 | 23.23 | 5.16 |
| Dion Waiters | MIA | $4,600 | 23.75 | 5.16 |
| Justin Jackson | DAL | $3,800 | 19.58 | 5.15 |
| Gary Harris | DEN | $4,500 | 23.04 | 5.12 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $10,200 | 53.23 | 5.22 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,300 | 51.07 | 4.52 |
| Kawhi Leonard | TOR | $9,100 | 45.44 | 4.99 |
| Danilo Gallinari | LAC | $7,400 | 36.67 | 4.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miles Bridges | CHA | $4,700 | 25.22 | 5.37 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $10,200 | 53.23 | 5.22 |
| Kenrich Williams | NOP | $4,200 | 21.81 | 5.19 |
| Cedi Osman | CLE | $5,200 | 26.70 | 5.14 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julius Randle | NOP | $8,100 | 42.06 | 5.19 |
| Blake Griffin | DET | $7,800 | 41.06 | 5.26 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $7,900 | 40.26 | 5.10 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $7,600 | 38.91 | 5.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dewayne Dedmon | ATL | $5,700 | 30.11 | 5.28 |
| Cheick Diallo | NOP | $4,100 | 21.61 | 5.27 |
| Maxi Kleber | DAL | $5,100 | 26.89 | 5.27 |
| Blake Griffin | DET | $7,800 | 41.06 | 5.26 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,700 | 55.87 | 5.22 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $10,000 | 48.18 | 4.82 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $8,900 | 44.84 | 5.04 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $8,700 | 43.03 | 4.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jakob Poeltl | SAS | $4,200 | 22.86 | 5.44 |
| JaVale McGee | LAL | $6,500 | 34.18 | 5.26 |
| Marc Gasol | TOR | $6,000 | 31.43 | 5.24 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,700 | 55.87 | 5.22 |
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.