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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 | Wayne Selden Jr. |
| SG | Will Barton |
| SF | Khris Middleton |
| PF | Serge Ibaka |
| C | Nikola Jokic |
| G | Russell Westbrook |
| F | Carmelo Anthony |
| Util | Norman Powell |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 295.75 |
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 | $11,300 | 60.08 | 5.32 |
| James Harden | HOU | $11,400 | 55.28 | 4.85 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $9,100 | 42.07 | 4.62 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $7,300 | 39.86 | 5.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne Selden Jr. | MEM | $4,000 | 25.01 | 6.25 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $7,300 | 39.86 | 5.46 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $5,700 | 30.96 | 5.43 |
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $11,300 | 60.08 | 5.32 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,400 | 55.28 | 4.85 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $8,400 | 42.52 | 5.06 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $9,100 | 42.07 | 4.62 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $7,800 | 41.17 | 5.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne Selden Jr. | MEM | $4,000 | 25.01 | 6.25 |
| Will Barton | DEN | $5,500 | 30.60 | 5.56 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $5,700 | 30.96 | 5.43 |
| Dillon Brooks | MEM | $4,400 | 23.53 | 5.35 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,400 | 53.38 | 5.13 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $7,800 | 41.17 | 5.28 |
| Paul George | OKC | $7,500 | 38.82 | 5.18 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $7,100 | 37.94 | 5.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Barton | DEN | $5,500 | 30.60 | 5.56 |
| Dillon Brooks | MEM | $4,400 | 23.53 | 5.35 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $7,100 | 37.94 | 5.34 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $7,800 | 41.17 | 5.28 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,400 | 53.38 | 5.13 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $7,700 | 41.15 | 5.34 |
| Blake Griffin | DET | $7,900 | 39.68 | 5.02 |
| Markieff Morris | WAS | $6,200 | 31.58 | 5.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $4,900 | 26.63 | 5.43 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $7,700 | 41.15 | 5.34 |
| Carmelo Anthony | OKC | $5,800 | 30.21 | 5.21 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,400 | 53.38 | 5.13 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Drummond | DET | $9,400 | 45.72 | 4.86 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $8,700 | 43.07 | 4.95 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $8,100 | 42.64 | 5.26 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $7,700 | 41.15 | 5.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonas Valanciunas | TOR | $5,600 | 30.75 | 5.49 |
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $4,900 | 26.63 | 5.43 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $7,700 | 41.15 | 5.34 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $8,100 | 42.64 | 5.26 |
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.