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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 | Kemba Walker |
| SG | Kent Bazemore |
| SF | Marvin Williams |
| PF | Al Horford |
| C | Karl-Anthony Towns |
| G | DeAndre’ Bembry |
| F | LeBron James |
| Util | Justin Anderson |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 309.89 |
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 | $10,700 | 55.46 | 5.18 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $10,100 | 53.31 | 5.28 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $8,500 | 46.06 | 5.42 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $8,600 | 46.01 | 5.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $8,500 | 46.06 | 5.42 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $8,300 | 44.56 | 5.37 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $8,600 | 46.01 | 5.35 |
| Seth Curry | POR | $4,500 | 24.00 | 5.33 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $9,300 | 41.54 | 4.47 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $6,700 | 36.11 | 5.39 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $6,100 | 31.49 | 5.16 |
| Joe Ingles | UTA | $5,800 | 29.97 | 5.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kent Bazemore | ATL | $3,800 | 21.78 | 5.73 |
| DeAndre’ Bembry | ATL | $3,900 | 22.28 | 5.71 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $6,700 | 36.11 | 5.39 |
| Josh Okogie | MIN | $4,700 | 25.13 | 5.35 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $10,300 | 54.39 | 5.28 |
| Paul George | OKC | $9,700 | 49.44 | 5.10 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $8,800 | 40.94 | 4.65 |
| Kyle Kuzma | LAL | $6,300 | 31.85 | 5.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Anderson | ATL | $3,000 | 16.47 | 5.49 |
| Moe Harkless | POR | $4,300 | 23.16 | 5.39 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $5,700 | 30.62 | 5.37 |
| Jae Crowder | UTA | $4,500 | 23.82 | 5.29 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Collins | ATL | $6,900 | 35.61 | 5.16 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $6,000 | 32.91 | 5.48 |
| Domantas Sabonis | IND | $6,200 | 31.36 | 5.06 |
| Paul Millsap | DEN | $6,200 | 30.25 | 4.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Horford | BOS | $6,000 | 32.91 | 5.48 |
| Zach Collins | POR | $4,400 | 23.48 | 5.34 |
| John Collins | ATL | $6,900 | 35.61 | 5.16 |
| Derrick Favors | UTA | $5,800 | 29.83 | 5.14 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,500 | 55.75 | 5.31 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $9,400 | 47.92 | 5.10 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $7,800 | 41.33 | 5.30 |
| DeMarcus Cousins | GS | $7,100 | 37.46 | 5.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enes Kanter | POR | $5,500 | 30.92 | 5.62 |
| Myles Turner | IND | $6,000 | 32.11 | 5.35 |
| Guillermo Hernangómez | CHA | $3,600 | 19.14 | 5.32 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,500 | 55.75 | 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.