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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 | Alec Burks |
| SG | Devin Booker |
| SF | Paul George |
| PF | Greg Monroe |
| C | Jusuf Nurkic |
| G | Russell Westbrook |
| F | Jakob Poeltl |
| Util | Royce O’Neale |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 273.49 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $11,000 | 54.97 | 5.00 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,400 | 43.48 | 4.63 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $8,700 | 42.90 | 4.93 |
| C.J. McCollum | POR | $7,000 | 32.54 | 4.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alec Burks | UTA | $4,500 | 26.73 | 5.94 |
| Fred VanVleet | TOR | $3,400 | 18.43 | 5.42 |
| Tomas Satoransky | WAS | $4,100 | 21.98 | 5.36 |
| Tyler Ulis | PHO | $3,900 | 20.32 | 5.21 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Booker | PHO | $8,000 | 39.72 | 4.97 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,500 | 38.74 | 4.56 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $7,600 | 33.84 | 4.45 |
| C.J. McCollum | POR | $7,000 | 32.54 | 4.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alec Burks | UTA | $4,500 | 26.73 | 5.94 |
| Tomas Satoransky | WAS | $4,100 | 21.98 | 5.36 |
| Joe Ingles | UTA | $4,900 | 24.45 | 4.99 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $8,000 | 39.72 | 4.97 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Booker | PHO | $8,000 | 39.72 | 4.97 |
| Paul George | OKC | $8,400 | 39.06 | 4.65 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,500 | 38.74 | 4.56 |
| Otto Porter | WAS | $6,900 | 32.23 | 4.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Ingles | UTA | $4,900 | 24.45 | 4.99 |
| T.J. Warren | PHO | $6,400 | 31.84 | 4.98 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $8,000 | 39.72 | 4.97 |
| Kelly Oubre Jr. | WAS | $4,900 | 23.90 | 4.88 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otto Porter | WAS | $6,900 | 32.23 | 4.67 |
| T.J. Warren | PHO | $6,400 | 31.84 | 4.98 |
| Derrick Favors | UTA | $6,600 | 29.65 | 4.49 |
| Carmelo Anthony | OKC | $6,500 | 29.57 | 4.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Monroe | PHO | $4,500 | 26.18 | 5.82 |
| Jakob Poeltl | TOR | $3,400 | 17.81 | 5.24 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $3,900 | 19.65 | 5.04 |
| T.J. Warren | PHO | $6,400 | 31.84 | 4.98 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $7,200 | 34.51 | 4.79 |
| Derrick Favors | UTA | $6,600 | 29.65 | 4.49 |
| Steven Adams | OKC | $5,900 | 27.68 | 4.69 |
| Greg Monroe | PHO | $4,500 | 26.18 | 5.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Monroe | PHO | $4,500 | 26.18 | 5.82 |
| Jakob Poeltl | TOR | $3,400 | 17.81 | 5.24 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | TOR | $4,800 | 24.33 | 5.07 |
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $5,000 | 24.86 | 4.97 |
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.