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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 | Donovan Mitchell |
| SG | James Harden |
| SF | Taurean Prince |
| PF | Aaron Gordon |
| C | Karl-Anthony Towns |
| G | Tim Frazier |
| F | Paul George |
| Util | Brandan Wright |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 310.81 |
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 | $10,100 | 56.36 | 5.58 |
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $10,600 | 53.91 | 5.09 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,100 | 47.76 | 5.25 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $8,500 | 45.26 | 5.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $3,800 | 26.54 | 6.98 |
| Tim Frazier | WAS | $3,900 | 23.88 | 6.12 |
| Mario Chalmers | MEM | $4,000 | 23.71 | 5.93 |
| Ricky Rubio | UTA | $6,800 | 39.85 | 5.86 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $10,100 | 56.36 | 5.58 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $7,700 | 45.87 | 5.96 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $7,800 | 40.50 | 5.19 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $7,600 | 39.88 | 5.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $3,800 | 26.54 | 6.98 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $7,700 | 45.87 | 5.96 |
| Dwayne Bacon | CHA | $3,000 | 17.65 | 5.88 |
| Marcus Smart | BOS | $5,100 | 29.04 | 5.69 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,600 | 57.73 | 4.98 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $7,800 | 40.50 | 5.19 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $7,600 | 39.88 | 5.25 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $7,100 | 39.21 | 5.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwayne Bacon | CHA | $3,000 | 17.65 | 5.88 |
| Marcus Smart | BOS | $5,100 | 29.04 | 5.69 |
| Norman Powell | TOR | $3,700 | 21.01 | 5.68 |
| Bojan Bogdanovic | IND | $4,600 | 25.99 | 5.65 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,600 | 57.73 | 4.98 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | NYK | $9,300 | 44.46 | 4.78 |
| Blake Griffin | LAC | $9,100 | 41.12 | 4.52 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,300 | 39.41 | 4.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Collins | ATL | $4,700 | 27.13 | 5.77 |
| Enes Kanter | NYK | $6,000 | 34.20 | 5.70 |
| Kyle Kuzma | LAL | $5,600 | 30.89 | 5.52 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $7,100 | 39.21 | 5.52 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,200 | 47.82 | 5.20 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | NYK | $9,300 | 44.46 | 4.78 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $7,900 | 42.52 | 5.38 |
| Blake Griffin | LAC | $9,100 | 41.12 | 4.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwight Howard | CHA | $6,800 | 40.79 | 6.00 |
| John Collins | ATL | $4,700 | 27.13 | 5.77 |
| Enes Kanter | NYK | $6,000 | 34.20 | 5.70 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $7,900 | 42.52 | 5.38 |
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.