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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 | Andrew Harrison |
| SG | Austin Rivers |
| SF | Chandler Parsons |
| PF | Giannis Antetokounmpo |
| C | DeMarcus Cousins |
| G | Mario Chalmers |
| F | Khris Middleton |
| Util | Zach Collins |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 308.94 |
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 | $11,600 | 59.41 | 5.12 |
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $11,200 | 57.96 | 5.18 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,000 | 45.58 | 5.06 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $9,200 | 43.92 | 4.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Harrison | MEM | $3,700 | 23.37 | 6.32 |
| Mario Chalmers | MEM | $3,800 | 22.56 | 5.94 |
| Austin Rivers | LAC | $5,900 | 32.38 | 5.49 |
| Goran Dragic | MIA | $6,200 | 33.70 | 5.44 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,600 | 59.41 | 5.12 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $9,200 | 43.92 | 4.77 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,300 | 43.09 | 5.19 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $8,400 | 42.99 | 5.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Harrison | MEM | $3,700 | 23.37 | 6.32 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $6,800 | 37.33 | 5.49 |
| Austin Rivers | LAC | $5,900 | 32.38 | 5.49 |
| Milos Teodosic | LAC | $3,900 | 21.23 | 5.44 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,300 | 57.13 | 5.06 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,300 | 43.09 | 5.19 |
| Paul George | OKC | $7,700 | 38.36 | 4.98 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $6,800 | 37.33 | 5.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $6,800 | 37.33 | 5.49 |
| Chandler Parsons | MEM | $4,000 | 21.45 | 5.36 |
| Michael Kidd-Gilchrist | CHA | $4,400 | 23.51 | 5.34 |
| Dion Waiters | MIA | $5,300 | 28.22 | 5.32 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | NOP | $11,000 | 57.36 | 5.21 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,300 | 57.13 | 5.06 |
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $10,200 | 43.41 | 4.26 |
| T.J. Warren | PHO | $6,700 | 33.61 | 5.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Monroe | PHO | $4,800 | 26.63 | 5.55 |
| Chandler Parsons | MEM | $4,000 | 21.45 | 5.36 |
| Wilson Chandler | DEN | $4,600 | 24.49 | 5.32 |
| DeMarcus Cousins | NOP | $11,000 | 57.36 | 5.21 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | NOP | $11,000 | 57.36 | 5.21 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $8,800 | 49.33 | 5.61 |
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $10,200 | 43.41 | 4.26 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $7,600 | 40.86 | 5.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aron Baynes | BOS | $3,900 | 22.88 | 5.87 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $8,800 | 49.33 | 5.61 |
| Greg Monroe | PHO | $4,800 | 26.63 | 5.55 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $7,600 | 40.86 | 5.38 |
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.