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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 | Kyle Anderson |
| SG | Devin Booker |
| SF | T.J. Warren |
| PF | Derrick Favors |
| C | LaMarcus Aldridge |
| G | Dejounte Murray |
| F | Paul George |
| Util | Davis Bertans |
| Salary | $48,900 |
| Expected Points | 274.9 |
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 | $11,900 | 62.97 | 5.29 |
| Goran Dragic | MIA | $7,500 | 36.57 | 4.88 |
| Dennis Schroder | ATL | $7,300 | 36.25 | 4.97 |
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $7,900 | 35.53 | 4.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Anderson | SAS | $4,800 | 27.24 | 5.67 |
| Dejounte Murray | SAS | $4,000 | 22.13 | 5.53 |
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $11,900 | 62.97 | 5.29 |
| Raymond Felton | OKC | $3,700 | 18.68 | 5.05 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Booker | PHO | $7,900 | 42.14 | 5.33 |
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $7,900 | 35.53 | 4.50 |
| CJ McCollum | POR | $7,700 | 32.99 | 4.28 |
| Taurean Prince | ATL | $5,700 | 29.73 | 5.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terrance Ferguson | OKC | $3,000 | 16.02 | 5.34 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $7,900 | 42.14 | 5.33 |
| Thabo Sefolosha | UTA | $4,000 | 21.11 | 5.28 |
| Taurean Prince | ATL | $5,700 | 29.73 | 5.21 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Booker | PHO | $7,900 | 42.14 | 5.33 |
| Paul George | OKC | $8,200 | 38.38 | 4.68 |
| T.J. Warren | PHO | $6,200 | 32.77 | 5.29 |
| Ersan Ilyasova | ATL | $5,600 | 30.74 | 5.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Anderson | SAS | $4,800 | 27.24 | 5.67 |
| Ersan Ilyasova | ATL | $5,600 | 30.74 | 5.49 |
| Terrance Ferguson | OKC | $3,000 | 16.02 | 5.34 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $7,900 | 42.14 | 5.33 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $7,600 | 40.54 | 5.33 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | NYK | $8,300 | 37.83 | 4.56 |
| T.J. Warren | PHO | $6,200 | 32.77 | 5.29 |
| Derrick Favors | UTA | $6,500 | 31.16 | 4.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ersan Ilyasova | ATL | $5,600 | 30.74 | 5.49 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $7,600 | 40.54 | 5.33 |
| T.J. Warren | PHO | $6,200 | 32.77 | 5.29 |
| Dwight Powell | DAL | $3,900 | 19.83 | 5.08 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $7,600 | 40.54 | 5.33 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | NYK | $8,300 | 37.83 | 4.56 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $7,200 | 32.19 | 4.47 |
| Derrick Favors | UTA | $6,500 | 31.16 | 4.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $7,600 | 40.54 | 5.33 |
| Dwight Powell | DAL | $3,900 | 19.83 | 5.08 |
| Brook Lopez | LAL | $4,600 | 23.02 | 5.00 |
| Kelly Olynyk | MIA | $6,100 | 30.19 | 4.95 |
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.