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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 | Gary Harris |
| SF | Al-Farouq Aminu |
| PF | LaMarcus Aldridge |
| C | Marc Gasol |
| G | Damian Lillard |
| F | Jonathan Isaac |
| Util | Jakob Poeltl |
| Salary | $49,800 |
| Expected Points | 293.91 |
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 | $10,300 | 58.64 | 5.69 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $8,700 | 50.47 | 5.80 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $6,500 | 37.27 | 5.73 |
| CJ McCollum | POR | $6,400 | 35.38 | 5.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damian Lillard | POR | $8,700 | 50.47 | 5.80 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $6,500 | 37.27 | 5.73 |
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $10,300 | 58.64 | 5.69 |
| CJ McCollum | POR | $6,400 | 35.38 | 5.53 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | SAS | $7,300 | 41.73 | 5.72 |
| Evan Fournier | ORL | $5,500 | 27.78 | 5.05 |
| Gary Harris | DEN | $4,500 | 26.01 | 5.78 |
| Will Barton | DEN | $4,700 | 25.23 | 5.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Harris | DEN | $4,500 | 26.01 | 5.78 |
| DeMar DeRozan | SAS | $7,300 | 41.73 | 5.72 |
| Danny Green | TOR | $4,400 | 24.54 | 5.58 |
| Will Barton | DEN | $4,700 | 25.23 | 5.37 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul George | OKC | $9,000 | 50.03 | 5.56 |
| Kawhi Leonard | TOR | $8,100 | 41.47 | 5.12 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $6,800 | 33.59 | 4.94 |
| Jonathan Isaac | ORL | $4,900 | 28.07 | 5.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Isaac | ORL | $4,900 | 28.07 | 5.73 |
| Paul George | OKC | $9,000 | 50.03 | 5.56 |
| Al-Farouq Aminu | POR | $4,800 | 26.37 | 5.49 |
| Rudy Gay | SAS | $5,100 | 26.97 | 5.29 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $7,400 | 40.87 | 5.52 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $7,100 | 37.73 | 5.31 |
| Paul Millsap | DEN | $5,700 | 30.37 | 5.33 |
| Jerami Grant | OKC | $5,400 | 25.75 | 4.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $7,400 | 40.87 | 5.52 |
| Paul Millsap | DEN | $5,700 | 30.37 | 5.33 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $7,100 | 37.73 | 5.31 |
| Jerami Grant | OKC | $5,400 | 25.75 | 4.77 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $9,200 | 50.87 | 5.53 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $8,200 | 43.31 | 5.28 |
| Enes Kanter | POR | $7,000 | 39.79 | 5.68 |
| Steven Adams | OKC | $6,100 | 32.19 | 5.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marc Gasol | TOR | $5,400 | 31.74 | 5.88 |
| Jakob Poeltl | SAS | $3,800 | 22.07 | 5.81 |
| Enes Kanter | POR | $7,000 | 39.79 | 5.68 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $9,200 | 50.87 | 5.53 |
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.