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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 | James Harden |
| SG | Trevor Ariza |
| SF | DeMar DeRozan |
| PF | Markieff Morris |
| C | DeMarcus Cousins |
| G | De’Aaron Fox |
| F | Jerami Grant |
| Util | Kyle Korver |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 314.1 |
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 | $10,700 | 61.87 | 5.78 |
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $10,200 | 53.81 | 5.28 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $9,000 | 49.77 | 5.53 |
| John Wall | WAS | $9,500 | 46.63 | 4.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $10,700 | 61.87 | 5.78 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $9,000 | 49.77 | 5.53 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $4,900 | 26.69 | 5.45 |
| T.J. McConnell | PHI | $5,000 | 27.10 | 5.42 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $10,700 | 61.87 | 5.78 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $7,800 | 39.24 | 5.03 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $7,200 | 38.85 | 5.40 |
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $6,500 | 35.10 | 5.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Ariza | HOU | $4,700 | 27.26 | 5.80 |
| James Harden | HOU | $10,700 | 61.87 | 5.78 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | LAL | $4,500 | 25.15 | 5.59 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $7,200 | 38.85 | 5.40 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $10,800 | 58.25 | 5.39 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $9,000 | 49.77 | 5.53 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $7,200 | 38.85 | 5.40 |
| Paul George | OKC | $7,100 | 36.29 | 5.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Ariza | HOU | $4,700 | 27.26 | 5.80 |
| Jerami Grant | OKC | $3,400 | 19.16 | 5.63 |
| P.J. Tucker | HOU | $3,700 | 20.57 | 5.56 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $9,000 | 49.77 | 5.53 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $10,800 | 58.25 | 5.39 |
| DeMarcus Cousins | NOP | $11,200 | 57.99 | 5.18 |
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,000 | 56.72 | 5.16 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $7,400 | 38.75 | 5.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jerami Grant | OKC | $3,400 | 19.16 | 5.63 |
| P.J. Tucker | HOU | $3,700 | 20.57 | 5.56 |
| Markieff Morris | WAS | $4,400 | 24.29 | 5.52 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $10,800 | 58.25 | 5.39 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | NOP | $11,200 | 57.99 | 5.18 |
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,000 | 56.72 | 5.16 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $8,600 | 45.44 | 5.28 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $8,000 | 43.12 | 5.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonas Valanciunas | TOR | $4,900 | 26.50 | 5.41 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $8,000 | 43.12 | 5.39 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $8,600 | 45.44 | 5.28 |
| Ryan Anderson | HOU | $4,400 | 23.19 | 5.27 |
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.