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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 | Joe Harris |
| SF | Harrison Barnes |
| PF | Trevor Booker |
| C | Kristaps Porzingis |
| G | Chris Paul |
| F | LaMarcus Aldridge |
| Util | Garrett Temple |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 305.22 |
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 | $11,800 | 56.95 | 4.83 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $10,000 | 48.01 | 4.80 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $8,800 | 44.80 | 5.09 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $7,900 | 41.98 | 5.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaun Livingston | GS | $3,500 | 19.56 | 5.59 |
| Sean Kilpatrick | BKN | $3,300 | 18.17 | 5.50 |
| J.J. Barea | DAL | $4,000 | 21.72 | 5.43 |
| Kyle Anderson | SAS | $5,100 | 27.42 | 5.38 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,800 | 56.95 | 4.83 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $7,900 | 41.98 | 5.31 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $8,000 | 39.02 | 4.88 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $7,000 | 38.56 | 5.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Harris | BKN | $3,600 | 27.16 | 7.54 |
| Caris LeVert | BKN | $4,300 | 29.24 | 6.80 |
| Nick Young | GS | $3,300 | 19.36 | 5.87 |
| Shaun Livingston | GS | $3,500 | 19.56 | 5.59 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,400 | 58.10 | 5.10 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $10,000 | 48.01 | 4.80 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $7,400 | 35.32 | 4.77 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | NYK | $6,700 | 34.76 | 5.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Harris | BKN | $3,600 | 27.16 | 7.54 |
| Caris LeVert | BKN | $4,300 | 29.24 | 6.80 |
| Omri Casspi | GS | $3,800 | 24.03 | 6.32 |
| Harrison Barnes | DAL | $5,500 | 32.21 | 5.86 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,400 | 58.10 | 5.10 |
| Blake Griffin | LAC | $9,000 | 45.07 | 5.01 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | NYK | $8,300 | 43.69 | 5.26 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $7,700 | 40.16 | 5.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Booker | BKN | $4,600 | 31.53 | 6.85 |
| Omri Casspi | GS | $3,800 | 24.03 | 6.32 |
| Harrison Barnes | DAL | $5,500 | 32.21 | 5.86 |
| Kyle O’Quinn | NYK | $4,000 | 22.43 | 5.61 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,400 | 50.54 | 4.86 |
| Blake Griffin | LAC | $9,000 | 45.07 | 5.01 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | NYK | $8,300 | 43.69 | 5.26 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $8,400 | 41.05 | 4.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Booker | BKN | $4,600 | 31.53 | 6.85 |
| Zaza Pachulia | GS | $3,100 | 19.92 | 6.42 |
| Kyle O’Quinn | NYK | $4,000 | 22.43 | 5.61 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $7,300 | 40.06 | 5.49 |
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.