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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 | James Harden |
| SG | Jimmy Butler |
| SF | Tobias Harris |
| PF | Montrezl Harrell |
| C | Mitchell Robinson |
| G | Terry Rozier |
| F | Gordon Hayward |
| Util | Aron Baynes |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 297.79 |
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 | $11,200 | 63.02 | 5.63 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $10,100 | 46.39 | 4.59 |
| Devin Booker | PHX | $9,700 | 46.20 | 4.76 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $8,400 | 44.74 | 5.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fred VanVleet | TOR | $5,300 | 31.40 | 5.92 |
| Terry Rozier | BOS | $5,100 | 29.70 | 5.82 |
| Patrick Beverley | LAC | $4,800 | 27.69 | 5.77 |
| James Harden | HOU | $11,200 | 63.02 | 5.63 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Butler | PHI | $7,300 | 37.54 | 5.14 |
| Buddy Hield | SAC | $7,300 | 33.94 | 4.65 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $6,300 | 30.47 | 4.84 |
| Bojan Bogdanovic | IND | $5,900 | 30.04 | 5.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $4,300 | 24.84 | 5.78 |
| David Nwaba | CLE | $3,500 | 19.74 | 5.64 |
| Norman Powell | TOR | $3,700 | 20.77 | 5.61 |
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $4,500 | 24.48 | 5.44 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tobias Harris | PHI | $6,900 | 37.27 | 5.40 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $6,500 | 31.01 | 4.77 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $5,800 | 29.06 | 5.01 |
| Marcus Morris | BOS | $5,600 | 28.31 | 5.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gordon Hayward | BOS | $4,500 | 27.45 | 6.10 |
| Rodions Kurucs | BKN | $3,600 | 19.91 | 5.53 |
| Tobias Harris | PHI | $6,900 | 37.27 | 5.40 |
| Bruno Caboclo | MEM | $4,800 | 25.63 | 5.34 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Griffin | DET | $8,100 | 42.00 | 5.18 |
| Marvin Bagley III | SAC | $7,100 | 36.95 | 5.20 |
| Montrezl Harrell | LAC | $6,800 | 36.35 | 5.35 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $6,100 | 32.43 | 5.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonah Bolden | PHI | $3,100 | 17.44 | 5.63 |
| Montrezl Harrell | LAC | $6,800 | 36.35 | 5.35 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $6,100 | 32.43 | 5.32 |
| Marvin Bagley III | SAC | $7,100 | 36.95 | 5.20 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,400 | 53.76 | 5.17 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $8,700 | 48.34 | 5.56 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $9,000 | 46.44 | 5.16 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | MEM | $8,000 | 45.54 | 5.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Robinson | NYK | $4,900 | 33.23 | 6.78 |
| Aron Baynes | BOS | $3,300 | 21.71 | 6.58 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | MEM | $8,000 | 45.54 | 5.69 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $8,700 | 48.34 | 5.56 |
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.