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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 | Spencer Dinwiddie |
| SG | Sterling Brown |
| SF | Giannis Antetokounmpo |
| PF | LaMarcus Aldridge |
| C | Jakob Poeltl |
| G | James Harden |
| F | DeMarre Carroll |
| Util | Torrey Craig |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 283.79 |
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 | $10,800 | 60.51 | 5.60 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $8,500 | 44.02 | 5.18 |
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $7,700 | 40.00 | 5.19 |
| D’Angelo Russell | BKN | $8,100 | 39.60 | 4.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $10,800 | 60.51 | 5.60 |
| Spencer Dinwiddie | BKN | $5,000 | 27.84 | 5.57 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $7,000 | 37.40 | 5.34 |
| Ricky Rubio | UTA | $6,000 | 31.38 | 5.23 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | SAS | $7,900 | 41.90 | 5.30 |
| Jimmy Butler | PHI | $7,200 | 38.02 | 5.28 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $6,800 | 27.78 | 4.09 |
| Joe Ingles | UTA | $5,800 | 27.51 | 4.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | SAS | $7,900 | 41.90 | 5.30 |
| Jimmy Butler | PHI | $7,200 | 38.02 | 5.28 |
| JJ Redick | PHI | $5,000 | 26.42 | 5.28 |
| Luke Kennard | DET | $5,200 | 26.92 | 5.18 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,500 | 58.86 | 5.61 |
| Tobias Harris | PHI | $6,500 | 35.00 | 5.38 |
| Rudy Gay | SAS | $5,100 | 27.15 | 5.32 |
| DeMarre Carroll | BKN | $4,200 | 23.24 | 5.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,500 | 58.86 | 5.61 |
| DeMarre Carroll | BKN | $4,200 | 23.24 | 5.53 |
| Tobias Harris | PHI | $6,500 | 35.00 | 5.38 |
| Rudy Gay | SAS | $5,100 | 27.15 | 5.32 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $7,800 | 42.58 | 5.46 |
| Blake Griffin | DET | $7,400 | 33.77 | 4.56 |
| Paul Millsap | DEN | $5,500 | 29.40 | 5.35 |
| Derrick Favors | UTA | $5,600 | 25.57 | 4.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $7,800 | 42.58 | 5.46 |
| Paul Millsap | DEN | $5,500 | 29.40 | 5.35 |
| Kenneth Faried | HOU | $3,400 | 18.04 | 5.31 |
| Mason Plumlee | DEN | $4,000 | 18.97 | 4.74 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $9,300 | 51.01 | 5.48 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $8,900 | 45.83 | 5.15 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $8,000 | 41.07 | 5.13 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $7,300 | 37.14 | 5.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jakob Poeltl | SAS | $4,000 | 24.03 | 6.01 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $9,300 | 51.01 | 5.48 |
| Jarrett Allen | BKN | $4,700 | 25.54 | 5.43 |
| Brook Lopez | MIL | $5,400 | 28.04 | 5.19 |
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.