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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 | Alex Caruso |
| SG | Andrew Wiggins |
| SF | Kawhi Leonard |
| PF | Daniel Theis |
| C | Andre Drummond |
| G | Elfrid Payton |
| F | Robert Williams |
| Util | Frank Kaminsky |
| Salary | $49,400 |
| Expected Points | 303.26 |
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 | $11,500 | 59.77 | 5.20 |
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $11,400 | 57.92 | 5.08 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $9,100 | 46.45 | 5.10 |
| Luka Doncic | DAL | $9,500 | 46.26 | 4.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terry Rozier | BOS | $5,200 | 33.75 | 6.49 |
| Ian Clark | NOP | $4,600 | 29.21 | 6.35 |
| Brad Wanamaker | BOS | $3,200 | 19.62 | 6.13 |
| Fred VanVleet | TOR | $5,600 | 32.81 | 5.86 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Butler | PHI | $7,200 | 36.46 | 5.06 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $6,800 | 35.23 | 5.18 |
| Joe Ingles | UTA | $7,000 | 32.50 | 4.64 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | LAL | $5,900 | 31.54 | 5.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jemerrio Jones | LAL | $3,400 | 22.93 | 6.75 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $4,800 | 28.83 | 6.01 |
| Mikal Bridges | PHX | $4,700 | 26.90 | 5.72 |
| Josh Okogie | MIN | $4,200 | 23.07 | 5.49 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul George | OKC | $9,900 | 48.84 | 4.93 |
| Kawhi Leonard | TOR | $8,300 | 44.27 | 5.33 |
| Tobias Harris | PHI | $7,000 | 35.83 | 5.12 |
| Josh Jackson | PHX | $6,700 | 35.03 | 5.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semi Ojeleye | BOS | $3,000 | 18.45 | 6.15 |
| Royce O’Neale | UTA | $3,400 | 20.55 | 6.04 |
| Kenrich Williams | NOP | $4,900 | 27.32 | 5.58 |
| Alfonzo McKinnie | GS | $3,100 | 17.16 | 5.53 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Griffin | DET | $8,300 | 40.51 | 4.88 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $7,300 | 36.83 | 5.05 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $6,300 | 36.09 | 5.73 |
| Larry Nance Jr. | CLE | $6,600 | 35.61 | 5.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Theis | BOS | $3,200 | 26.56 | 8.30 |
| Robert Williams | BOS | $3,000 | 24.60 | 8.20 |
| Mike Muscala | LAL | $3,300 | 26.47 | 8.02 |
| Luke Kornet | NYK | $4,600 | 30.94 | 6.73 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Drummond | DET | $9,600 | 50.22 | 5.23 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $9,400 | 47.38 | 5.04 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $8,900 | 44.35 | 4.98 |
| DeMarcus Cousins | GS | $6,900 | 41.99 | 6.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jahlil Okafor | NOP | $4,000 | 29.40 | 7.35 |
| Tyler Zeller | MEM | $3,100 | 20.11 | 6.49 |
| DeMarcus Cousins | GS | $6,900 | 41.99 | 6.09 |
| Ante Zizic | CLE | $3,500 | 21.00 | 6.00 |
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.