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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 | Russell Westbrook |
| SG | Caris LeVert |
| SF | Rondae Hollis-Jefferson |
| PF | Jarrett Allen |
| C | Joel Embiid |
| G | Alec Burks |
| F | T.J. Warren |
| Util | Patrick Patterson |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 302.77 |
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 | $12,000 | 63.65 | 5.30 |
| James Harden | HOU | $11,000 | 53.59 | 4.87 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $9,900 | 50.58 | 5.11 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $7,600 | 37.63 | 4.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alec Burks | UTA | $4,800 | 25.91 | 5.40 |
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $12,000 | 63.65 | 5.30 |
| Jordan Clarkson | LAL | $4,900 | 25.44 | 5.19 |
| Tomas Satoransky | WAS | $4,100 | 21.04 | 5.13 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,000 | 53.59 | 4.87 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $8,100 | 42.61 | 5.26 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $7,600 | 37.63 | 4.95 |
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $7,200 | 33.73 | 4.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caris LeVert | BKN | $4,700 | 26.88 | 5.72 |
| J.J. Redick | PHI | $5,200 | 29.21 | 5.62 |
| Andre Roberson | OKC | $3,600 | 19.70 | 5.47 |
| Allen Crabbe | BKN | $4,400 | 23.90 | 5.43 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $9,900 | 50.58 | 5.11 |
| T.J. Warren | PHO | $6,500 | 36.56 | 5.62 |
| Carmelo Anthony | OKC | $6,500 | 35.60 | 5.48 |
| Otto Porter | WAS | $7,000 | 33.15 | 4.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rondae Hollis-Jefferson | BKN | $5,400 | 31.65 | 5.86 |
| Caris LeVert | BKN | $4,700 | 26.88 | 5.72 |
| J.J. Redick | PHI | $5,200 | 29.21 | 5.62 |
| T.J. Warren | PHO | $6,500 | 36.56 | 5.62 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T.J. Warren | PHO | $6,500 | 36.56 | 5.62 |
| Carmelo Anthony | OKC | $6,500 | 35.60 | 5.48 |
| Otto Porter | WAS | $7,000 | 33.15 | 4.74 |
| Rondae Hollis-Jefferson | BKN | $5,400 | 31.65 | 5.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rondae Hollis-Jefferson | BKN | $5,400 | 31.65 | 5.86 |
| T.J. Warren | PHO | $6,500 | 36.56 | 5.62 |
| Jarrett Allen | BKN | $3,400 | 18.94 | 5.57 |
| Carmelo Anthony | OKC | $6,500 | 35.60 | 5.48 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,100 | 49.59 | 4.91 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $6,500 | 33.90 | 5.21 |
| Steven Adams | OKC | $6,100 | 31.26 | 5.12 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $6,200 | 29.13 | 4.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jarrett Allen | BKN | $3,400 | 18.94 | 5.57 |
| Julius Randle | LAL | $4,700 | 24.83 | 5.28 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $6,500 | 33.90 | 5.21 |
| Steven Adams | OKC | $6,100 | 31.26 | 5.12 |
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.