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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 | Patty Mills |
| SG | Torrey Craig |
| SF | Rudy Gay |
| PF | LaMarcus Aldridge |
| C | Nikola Jokic |
| G | DeMar DeRozan |
| F | Davis Bertans |
| Util | Donatas Motiejunas |
| Salary | $48,600 |
| Expected Points | 255.71 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $9,000 | 34.60 | 3.84 |
| Derrick White | SAS | $8,400 | 26.28 | 3.13 |
| Bryn Forbes | SAS | $4,800 | 17.98 | 3.75 |
| Monte Morris | DEN | $4,600 | 16.57 | 3.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patty Mills | SAS | $3,000 | 15.24 | 5.08 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $9,000 | 34.60 | 3.84 |
| Bryn Forbes | SAS | $4,800 | 17.98 | 3.75 |
| Monte Morris | DEN | $4,600 | 16.57 | 3.60 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | SAS | $10,600 | 41.63 | 3.93 |
| Gary Harris | DEN | $7,000 | 24.15 | 3.45 |
| Torrey Craig | DEN | $3,800 | 21.91 | 5.76 |
| Will Barton | DEN | $6,200 | 18.19 | 2.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torrey Craig | DEN | $3,800 | 21.91 | 5.76 |
| Marco Belinelli | SAS | $2,600 | 12.89 | 4.96 |
| Malik Beasley | DEN | $4,200 | 17.19 | 4.09 |
| DeMar DeRozan | SAS | $10,600 | 41.63 | 3.93 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rudy Gay | SAS | $6,600 | 21.55 | 3.26 |
| Quincy Pondexter | SAS | $1,000 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Jarred Vanderbilt | DEN | $1,000 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Michael Porter Jr. | DEN | $1,000 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rudy Gay | SAS | $6,600 | 21.55 | 3.26 |
| Quincy Pondexter | SAS | $1,000 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Jarred Vanderbilt | DEN | $1,000 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Michael Porter Jr. | DEN | $1,000 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $9,800 | 40.14 | 4.10 |
| Paul Millsap | DEN | $7,600 | 25.20 | 3.32 |
| Davis Bertans | SAS | $2,200 | 10.48 | 4.76 |
| Donatas Motiejunas | SAS | $1,000 | 3.18 | 3.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davis Bertans | SAS | $2,200 | 10.48 | 4.76 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $9,800 | 40.14 | 4.10 |
| Paul Millsap | DEN | $7,600 | 25.20 | 3.32 |
| Donatas Motiejunas | SAS | $1,000 | 3.18 | 3.18 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,600 | 52.38 | 4.52 |
| Jakob Poeltl | SAS | $5,600 | 23.36 | 4.17 |
| Mason Plumlee | DEN | $3,600 | 14.61 | 4.06 |
| Drew Eubanks | SAS | $1,000 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,600 | 52.38 | 4.52 |
| Jakob Poeltl | SAS | $5,600 | 23.36 | 4.17 |
| Mason Plumlee | DEN | $3,600 | 14.61 | 4.06 |
| Drew Eubanks | SAS | $1,000 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
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.