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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 | Russell Westbrook |
| SG | Buddy Hield |
| SF | Trey Lyles |
| PF | Mason Plumlee |
| C | Andre Drummond |
| G | Monte Morris |
| F | Josh Jackson |
| Util | Elie Okobo |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 324.01 |
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 | $11,400 | 59.57 | 5.23 |
| James Harden | HOU | $11,700 | 53.93 | 4.61 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,200 | 45.40 | 4.93 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $8,900 | 45.09 | 5.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monte Morris | DEN | $4,300 | 29.57 | 6.88 |
| Jaylen Adams | ATL | $3,400 | 19.93 | 5.86 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $6,900 | 38.23 | 5.54 |
| Ian Clark | NOP | $4,900 | 26.16 | 5.34 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $8,700 | 40.12 | 4.61 |
| DeMar DeRozan | SAS | $7,600 | 39.60 | 5.21 |
| Buddy Hield | SAC | $6,800 | 37.47 | 5.51 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $6,900 | 34.97 | 5.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bogdan Bogdanovic | SAC | $4,900 | 28.39 | 5.79 |
| Buddy Hield | SAC | $6,800 | 37.47 | 5.51 |
| Will Barton | DEN | $4,200 | 22.74 | 5.42 |
| Wayne Ellington | DET | $5,100 | 26.87 | 5.27 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,600 | 54.25 | 4.68 |
| Paul George | OKC | $10,000 | 46.88 | 4.69 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $8,800 | 43.70 | 4.97 |
| Kawhi Leonard | TOR | $9,200 | 42.57 | 4.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Lyles | DEN | $3,100 | 23.49 | 7.58 |
| Taurean Prince | ATL | $4,900 | 27.06 | 5.52 |
| Josh Jackson | PHX | $6,700 | 36.32 | 5.42 |
| Harrison Barnes | SAC | $4,700 | 25.22 | 5.37 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Griffin | DET | $8,400 | 41.20 | 4.90 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,500 | 41.13 | 4.84 |
| Thomas Bryant | WAS | $7,600 | 36.87 | 4.85 |
| Mason Plumlee | DEN | $4,700 | 33.89 | 7.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mason Plumlee | DEN | $4,700 | 33.89 | 7.21 |
| Dirk Nowitzki | DAL | $3,900 | 22.34 | 5.73 |
| Ray Spalding | PHX | $4,300 | 24.56 | 5.71 |
| Nemanja Bjelica | SAC | $4,000 | 22.43 | 5.61 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Drummond | DET | $9,600 | 51.85 | 5.40 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,700 | 47.27 | 4.87 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $9,600 | 45.40 | 4.73 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $9,000 | 44.10 | 4.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | GS | $6,800 | 40.50 | 5.96 |
| Jakob Poeltl | SAS | $3,700 | 21.89 | 5.92 |
| Jahlil Okafor | NOP | $4,000 | 23.48 | 5.87 |
| Alex Len | ATL | $5,100 | 29.14 | 5.71 |
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.