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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 | Dejounte Murray |
| SG | Lou Williams |
| SF | Marvin Williams |
| PF | Rondae Hollis-Jefferson |
| C | Nikola Vucevic |
| G | Russell Westbrook |
| F | Robert Covington |
| Util | Amir Johnson |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 318.16 |
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 | 59.25 | 5.39 |
| James Harden | HOU | $11,300 | 56.07 | 4.96 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $9,800 | 52.67 | 5.37 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $8,200 | 43.76 | 5.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dejounte Murray | SAS | $3,900 | 26.79 | 6.87 |
| Tyler Ulis | PHO | $4,300 | 25.64 | 5.96 |
| Kris Dunn | CHI | $5,900 | 33.81 | 5.73 |
| Eric Bledsoe | MIL | $6,100 | 34.04 | 5.58 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,300 | 56.07 | 4.96 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $8,400 | 41.24 | 4.91 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $7,900 | 41.18 | 5.21 |
| Lou Williams | LAC | $7,600 | 40.99 | 5.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.J. Redick | PHI | $5,100 | 30.47 | 5.97 |
| Allen Crabbe | BKN | $4,500 | 25.90 | 5.76 |
| Kris Dunn | CHI | $5,900 | 33.81 | 5.73 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | LAL | $5,500 | 31.02 | 5.64 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,600 | 57.29 | 4.94 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,400 | 53.44 | 5.14 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $9,800 | 52.67 | 5.37 |
| T.J. Warren | PHO | $6,700 | 36.44 | 5.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marvin Williams | CHA | $4,100 | 28.64 | 6.99 |
| Davis Bertans | SAS | $3,000 | 20.58 | 6.86 |
| J.J. Redick | PHI | $5,100 | 30.47 | 5.97 |
| Robert Covington | PHI | $6,000 | 35.53 | 5.92 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,600 | 57.29 | 4.94 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,400 | 53.44 | 5.14 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,400 | 42.75 | 5.09 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | NYK | $8,400 | 40.72 | 4.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marvin Williams | CHA | $4,100 | 28.64 | 6.99 |
| Davis Bertans | SAS | $3,000 | 20.58 | 6.86 |
| Robert Covington | PHI | $6,000 | 35.53 | 5.92 |
| Rondae Hollis-Jefferson | BKN | $5,600 | 33.16 | 5.92 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $8,300 | 46.90 | 5.65 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,400 | 42.75 | 5.09 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | NYK | $8,400 | 40.72 | 4.85 |
| Dwight Howard | CHA | $7,600 | 40.36 | 5.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ante Zizic | CLE | $3,200 | 18.80 | 5.88 |
| Kelly Olynyk | MIA | $5,300 | 30.39 | 5.73 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $8,300 | 46.90 | 5.65 |
| Dario Saric | PHI | $5,100 | 28.09 | 5.51 |
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.