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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 | Ish Smith |
| SG | Victor Oladipo |
| SF | Khris Middleton |
| PF | Domantas Sabonis |
| C | John Henson |
| G | Russell Westbrook |
| F | Paul George |
| Util | Jerami Grant |
| Salary | $49,600 |
| Expected Points | 265.99 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,500 | 59.60 | 4.77 |
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $11,200 | 58.91 | 5.26 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $7,700 | 38.68 | 5.02 |
| D’Angelo Russell | BKN | $7,300 | 38.20 | 5.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ish Smith | DET | $3,300 | 18.53 | 5.62 |
| Cory Joseph | IND | $3,300 | 18.53 | 5.61 |
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $11,200 | 58.91 | 5.26 |
| D’Angelo Russell | BKN | $7,300 | 38.20 | 5.23 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $7,700 | 38.68 | 5.02 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $7,900 | 36.19 | 4.58 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $6,900 | 34.48 | 5.00 |
| Avery Bradley | DET | $5,700 | 27.31 | 4.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | LAL | $4,800 | 25.74 | 5.36 |
| George Hill | SAC | $4,300 | 22.31 | 5.19 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $7,700 | 38.68 | 5.02 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $6,900 | 34.48 | 5.00 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,500 | 59.60 | 4.77 |
| Paul George | OKC | $7,500 | 38.51 | 5.13 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $7,900 | 36.19 | 4.58 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $6,900 | 34.48 | 5.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T.J. Warren | PHO | $5,200 | 28.19 | 5.42 |
| Thaddeus Young | IND | $5,200 | 26.91 | 5.17 |
| Paul George | OKC | $7,500 | 38.51 | 5.13 |
| Larry Nance Jr. | LAL | $4,900 | 24.63 | 5.03 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carmelo Anthony | OKC | $7,100 | 33.58 | 4.73 |
| Domantas Sabonis | IND | $5,700 | 30.40 | 5.33 |
| Tobias Harris | DET | $6,700 | 30.35 | 4.53 |
| T.J. Warren | PHO | $5,200 | 28.19 | 5.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T.J. Warren | PHO | $5,200 | 28.19 | 5.42 |
| Domantas Sabonis | IND | $5,700 | 30.40 | 5.33 |
| Marquese Chriss | PHO | $4,100 | 21.40 | 5.22 |
| Thaddeus Young | IND | $5,200 | 26.91 | 5.17 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Drummond | DET | $8,200 | 45.64 | 5.57 |
| Steven Adams | OKC | $5,800 | 31.05 | 5.35 |
| Domantas Sabonis | IND | $5,700 | 30.40 | 5.33 |
| Zach Randolph | SAC | $5,200 | 25.92 | 4.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Henson | MIL | $4,100 | 23.24 | 5.67 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $8,200 | 45.64 | 5.57 |
| Tyson Chandler | PHO | $4,100 | 22.63 | 5.52 |
| Timofey Mozgov | BKN | $3,000 | 16.09 | 5.36 |
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.