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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 | Langston Galloway |
| SG | Norman Powell |
| SF | Bojan Bogdanovic |
| PF | Juancho Hernangómez |
| C | Justin Hamilton |
| G | Malik Beasley |
| F | Michael Beasley |
| Util | Boban Marjanovic |
| Salary | $27,800 |
| Expected Points | 193.39 |
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 | $13,600 | 47.88 | 3.52 |
| Chris Paul | LAC | $8,800 | 45.29 | 5.15 |
| Isaiah Thomas | BOS | $8,400 | 43.89 | 5.23 |
| James Harden | HOU | $11,500 | 40.78 | 3.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Langston Galloway | SAC | $3,000 | 20.33 | 6.78 |
| Malik Beasley | DEN | $3,000 | 20.29 | 6.76 |
| Shabazz Napier | POR | $5,000 | 32.29 | 6.46 |
| Cory Joseph | TOR | $4,200 | 25.95 | 6.18 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avery Bradley | BOS | $6,200 | 31.13 | 5.02 |
| Timothé Luwawu-Cabarrot | PHI | $5,900 | 30.81 | 5.22 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $6,600 | 30.77 | 4.66 |
| Dwyane Wade | CHI | $5,600 | 30.40 | 5.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norman Powell | TOR | $3,400 | 24.44 | 7.19 |
| Bojan Bogdanovic | WAS | $3,900 | 24.03 | 6.16 |
| Ian Clark | GS | $3,500 | 21.12 | 6.03 |
| Justin Holiday | NY | $3,900 | 23.40 | 6.00 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Butler | CHI | $10,200 | 49.24 | 4.83 |
| Paul George | IND | $9,700 | 45.24 | 4.66 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $8,200 | 39.02 | 4.76 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $7,300 | 34.44 | 4.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norman Powell | TOR | $3,400 | 24.44 | 7.19 |
| Bojan Bogdanovic | WAS | $3,900 | 24.03 | 6.16 |
| Justin Holiday | NY | $3,900 | 23.40 | 6.00 |
| Caris LeVert | BKN | $4,200 | 24.65 | 5.87 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul George | IND | $9,700 | 45.24 | 4.66 |
| Blake Griffin | LAC | $8,400 | 41.71 | 4.96 |
| James Johnson | MIA | $6,900 | 34.63 | 5.02 |
| Carmelo Anthony | NY | $6,600 | 33.86 | 5.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juancho Hernangómez | DEN | $3,000 | 30.26 | 10.09 |
| Michael Beasley | MIL | $3,200 | 29.78 | 9.30 |
| Mason Plumlee | DEN | $4,400 | 30.82 | 7.00 |
| Cheick Diallo | NO | $3,600 | 23.64 | 6.57 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,300 | 51.86 | 5.03 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $8,200 | 43.31 | 5.28 |
| Blake Griffin | LAC | $8,400 | 41.71 | 4.96 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $8,300 | 41.36 | 4.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Hamilton | BKN | $3,000 | 22.13 | 7.38 |
| Mason Plumlee | DEN | $4,400 | 30.82 | 7.00 |
| JaVale McGee | GS | $3,000 | 20.49 | 6.83 |
| Guillermo Hernangómez | NY | $5,500 | 36.55 | 6.64 |
Picks are based on historical performance and match-up. 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.