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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 | Shelvin Mack |
| SG | James Harden |
| SF | Kyle Kuzma |
| PF | DeMarre Carroll |
| C | DeMarcus Cousins |
| G | Kentavious Caldwell-Pope |
| F | T.J. Warren |
| Util | Dwayne Bacon |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 328.03 |
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 | $11,000 | 58.91 | 5.36 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,200 | 56.45 | 5.04 |
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $11,100 | 52.07 | 4.69 |
| John Wall | WAS | $9,700 | 50.62 | 5.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shelvin Mack | ORL | $3,800 | 25.68 | 6.76 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $7,200 | 40.63 | 5.64 |
| Dennis Schroder | ATL | $7,100 | 39.06 | 5.50 |
| David Nwaba | CHI | $3,800 | 20.81 | 5.48 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,000 | 58.91 | 5.36 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $7,400 | 39.18 | 5.29 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $7,600 | 38.40 | 5.05 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $8,000 | 36.47 | 4.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Nwaba | CHI | $3,800 | 20.81 | 5.48 |
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $3,800 | 20.71 | 5.45 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | LAL | $5,100 | 27.61 | 5.41 |
| James Harden | HOU | $11,000 | 58.91 | 5.36 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $10,600 | 57.84 | 5.46 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,200 | 56.45 | 5.04 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $9,100 | 47.13 | 5.18 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $7,300 | 38.58 | 5.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Kuzma | LAL | $4,700 | 28.61 | 6.09 |
| T.J. Warren | PHO | $5,600 | 33.82 | 6.04 |
| DeMarre Carroll | BKN | $5,200 | 29.78 | 5.73 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $10,600 | 57.84 | 5.46 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | NOP | $11,500 | 61.81 | 5.37 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $10,600 | 57.84 | 5.46 |
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,200 | 57.09 | 5.10 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | NYK | $8,800 | 43.19 | 4.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Kuzma | LAL | $4,700 | 28.61 | 6.09 |
| T.J. Warren | PHO | $5,600 | 33.82 | 6.04 |
| DeMarre Carroll | BKN | $5,200 | 29.78 | 5.73 |
| Julius Randle | LAL | $4,700 | 25.81 | 5.49 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | NOP | $11,500 | 61.81 | 5.37 |
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,200 | 57.09 | 5.10 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $8,300 | 43.46 | 5.24 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | NYK | $8,800 | 43.19 | 4.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Henson | MIL | $4,500 | 25.76 | 5.72 |
| Steven Adams | OKC | $6,000 | 33.14 | 5.52 |
| Julius Randle | LAL | $4,700 | 25.81 | 5.49 |
| Enes Kanter | NYK | $5,800 | 31.45 | 5.42 |
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.