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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 | Damian Lillard |
| SG | James Harden |
| SF | Kyle Kuzma |
| PF | Derrick Favors |
| C | Rudy Gobert |
| G | Trevor Ariza |
| F | Harrison Barnes |
| Util | Jerami Grant |
| Salary | $49,800 |
| Expected Points | 293.75 |
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 | $11,200 | 57.58 | 5.14 |
| James Harden | HOU | $10,600 | 56.14 | 5.30 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $8,800 | 48.69 | 5.53 |
| Ricky Rubio | UTA | $7,300 | 40.08 | 5.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damian Lillard | POR | $8,800 | 48.69 | 5.53 |
| Ricky Rubio | UTA | $7,300 | 40.08 | 5.49 |
| James Harden | HOU | $10,600 | 56.14 | 5.30 |
| Lonzo Ball | LAL | $6,600 | 34.94 | 5.29 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $10,600 | 56.14 | 5.30 |
| C.J. McCollum | POR | $7,500 | 37.42 | 4.99 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $7,400 | 35.99 | 4.86 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $6,900 | 33.18 | 4.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Ariza | HOU | $4,400 | 23.58 | 5.36 |
| James Harden | HOU | $10,600 | 56.14 | 5.30 |
| Patrick Beverley | LAC | $5,600 | 29.65 | 5.29 |
| Dennis Smith Jr. | DAL | $6,000 | 31.71 | 5.28 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $10,700 | 56.25 | 5.26 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $9,100 | 39.28 | 4.32 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $7,400 | 35.99 | 4.86 |
| Paul George | OKC | $7,600 | 33.69 | 4.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Kuzma | LAL | $4,400 | 24.29 | 5.52 |
| Harrison Barnes | DAL | $5,700 | 31.31 | 5.49 |
| Trevor Ariza | HOU | $4,400 | 23.58 | 5.36 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $10,700 | 56.25 | 5.26 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | NOP | $11,900 | 59.81 | 5.03 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $10,700 | 56.25 | 5.26 |
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $10,500 | 47.61 | 4.53 |
| Blake Griffin | LAC | $9,600 | 46.19 | 4.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Kuzma | LAL | $4,400 | 24.29 | 5.52 |
| Harrison Barnes | DAL | $5,700 | 31.31 | 5.49 |
| Derrick Favors | UTA | $4,800 | 26.04 | 5.42 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $10,700 | 56.25 | 5.26 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | NOP | $11,900 | 59.81 | 5.03 |
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $10,500 | 47.61 | 4.53 |
| Blake Griffin | LAC | $9,600 | 46.19 | 4.81 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $7,900 | 41.85 | 5.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derrick Favors | UTA | $4,800 | 26.04 | 5.42 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $6,400 | 34.04 | 5.32 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $7,900 | 41.85 | 5.30 |
| Marquese Chriss | PHO | $4,200 | 21.78 | 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.