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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 | Mario Hezonja |
| SG | Josh Hart |
| SF | Paul George |
| PF | Julius Randle |
| C | Jonas Valanciunas |
| G | Russell Westbrook |
| F | Josh Jackson |
| Util | Thon Maker |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 277.8 |
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 | $11,500 | 59.40 | 5.17 |
| James Harden | HOU | $11,600 | 57.57 | 4.96 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,600 | 45.64 | 4.75 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $9,700 | 43.17 | 4.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mario Hezonja | ORL | $4,500 | 25.20 | 5.60 |
| Josh Hart | LAL | $4,700 | 24.92 | 5.30 |
| Dwyane Wade | CLE | $5,000 | 25.91 | 5.18 |
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $11,500 | 59.40 | 5.17 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,600 | 57.57 | 4.96 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,600 | 45.64 | 4.75 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $8,900 | 42.61 | 4.79 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $7,700 | 37.76 | 4.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mario Hezonja | ORL | $4,500 | 25.20 | 5.60 |
| Josh Hart | LAL | $4,700 | 24.92 | 5.30 |
| Dwyane Wade | CLE | $5,000 | 25.91 | 5.18 |
| Shelvin Mack | ORL | $3,500 | 17.87 | 5.11 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,400 | 55.21 | 4.84 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,000 | 51.41 | 4.67 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,800 | 47.85 | 4.88 |
| Paul George | OKC | $7,900 | 39.99 | 5.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarre Carroll | BKN | $5,600 | 28.61 | 5.11 |
| Josh Jackson | PHO | $5,900 | 30.08 | 5.10 |
| Paul George | OKC | $7,900 | 39.99 | 5.06 |
| T.J. Warren | PHO | $6,700 | 33.63 | 5.02 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,400 | 55.21 | 4.84 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,000 | 51.41 | 4.67 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,800 | 47.85 | 4.88 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | NYK | $8,400 | 37.78 | 4.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thon Maker | MIL | $3,200 | 16.71 | 5.22 |
| DeMarre Carroll | BKN | $5,600 | 28.61 | 5.11 |
| T.J. Warren | PHO | $6,700 | 33.63 | 5.02 |
| Julius Randle | LAL | $6,800 | 33.99 | 5.00 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $9,500 | 46.51 | 4.90 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $8,700 | 40.35 | 4.64 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | NYK | $8,400 | 37.78 | 4.50 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $8,000 | 36.80 | 4.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonas Valanciunas | TOR | $5,500 | 32.11 | 5.84 |
| Thon Maker | MIL | $3,200 | 16.71 | 5.22 |
| Brook Lopez | LAL | $5,100 | 26.32 | 5.16 |
| Julius Randle | LAL | $6,800 | 33.99 | 5.00 |
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.