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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 | Tyreke Evans |
| SF | Royce O’Neale |
| PF | Ivan Rabb |
| C | Andre Drummond |
| G | Chris Paul |
| F | Christian Wood |
| Util | Raul Neto |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 308.93 |
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 | 58.97 | 5.17 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,800 | 47.95 | 4.89 |
| Luka Doncic | DAL | $8,800 | 47.56 | 5.40 |
| Devin Booker | PHX | $10,300 | 47.13 | 4.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Dorsey | MEM | $4,800 | 27.13 | 5.65 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $5,900 | 32.85 | 5.57 |
| Luka Doncic | DAL | $8,800 | 47.56 | 5.40 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $7,200 | 38.79 | 5.39 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $9,000 | 45.84 | 5.09 |
| DeMar DeRozan | SAS | $7,600 | 39.10 | 5.14 |
| Jimmy Butler | PHI | $7,900 | 36.91 | 4.67 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $7,100 | 34.38 | 4.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyreke Evans | IND | $4,500 | 24.89 | 5.53 |
| Landry Shamet | LAC | $3,800 | 20.42 | 5.37 |
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $4,400 | 23.36 | 5.31 |
| DeMar DeRozan | SAS | $7,600 | 39.10 | 5.14 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawhi Leonard | TOR | $9,300 | 41.67 | 4.48 |
| Tobias Harris | PHI | $7,500 | 37.19 | 4.96 |
| Danilo Gallinari | LAC | $7,400 | 35.10 | 4.74 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $7,000 | 33.73 | 4.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royce O’Neale | UTA | $3,400 | 23.03 | 6.77 |
| Gordon Hayward | BOS | $5,300 | 29.22 | 5.51 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $5,900 | 32.09 | 5.44 |
| P.J. Tucker | HOU | $3,800 | 19.90 | 5.24 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julius Randle | NOP | $8,700 | 43.43 | 4.99 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,600 | 40.89 | 4.76 |
| John Collins | ATL | $7,300 | 37.00 | 5.07 |
| Thomas Bryant | WAS | $7,000 | 36.70 | 5.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivan Rabb | MEM | $4,200 | 28.45 | 6.77 |
| Christian Wood | NOP | $6,300 | 35.90 | 5.70 |
| Richaun Holmes | PHX | $5,200 | 28.61 | 5.50 |
| Thon Maker | DET | $4,300 | 23.22 | 5.40 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,400 | 49.74 | 4.78 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $9,700 | 49.45 | 5.10 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $9,400 | 47.95 | 5.10 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $9,600 | 44.72 | 4.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guillermo Hernangómez | CHA | $4,100 | 22.34 | 5.45 |
| Robin Lopez | CHI | $5,100 | 27.45 | 5.38 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $8,500 | 43.66 | 5.14 |
| Mitchell Robinson | NYK | $7,100 | 36.27 | 5.11 |
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.