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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 | Raymond Felton |
| SG | Andrew Harrison |
| SF | LeBron James |
| PF | Dwight Powell |
| C | Andre Drummond |
| G | Donovan Mitchell |
| F | Reggie Bullock |
| Util | Luke Kornet |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 300.4 |
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 | $11,400 | 54.43 | 4.77 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $8,700 | 44.04 | 5.06 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $9,000 | 43.33 | 4.81 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $8,900 | 41.96 | 4.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raymond Felton | OKC | $3,600 | 20.93 | 5.81 |
| Yogi Ferrell | DAL | $3,900 | 21.34 | 5.47 |
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $6,800 | 36.50 | 5.37 |
| Dennis Schroder | ATL | $6,800 | 35.94 | 5.29 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,400 | 54.43 | 4.77 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIN | $9,800 | 45.18 | 4.61 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $9,000 | 43.33 | 4.81 |
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $6,800 | 36.50 | 5.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raymond Felton | OKC | $3,600 | 20.93 | 5.81 |
| Yogi Ferrell | DAL | $3,900 | 21.34 | 5.47 |
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $6,800 | 36.50 | 5.37 |
| Reggie Bullock | DET | $4,600 | 24.15 | 5.25 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,500 | 59.02 | 5.13 |
| Paul George | OKC | $9,100 | 45.66 | 5.02 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIN | $9,800 | 45.18 | 4.61 |
| Michael Beasley | NYK | $7,100 | 33.87 | 4.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reggie Bullock | DET | $4,600 | 24.15 | 5.25 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,500 | 59.02 | 5.13 |
| Harrison Barnes | DAL | $6,300 | 31.77 | 5.04 |
| Paul George | OKC | $9,100 | 45.66 | 5.02 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,500 | 59.02 | 5.13 |
| Blake Griffin | DET | $9,800 | 43.12 | 4.40 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $7,200 | 33.87 | 4.70 |
| Michael Beasley | NYK | $7,100 | 33.87 | 4.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwight Powell | DAL | $5,100 | 30.03 | 5.89 |
| Luke Kornet | NYK | $3,000 | 15.84 | 5.28 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,500 | 59.02 | 5.13 |
| Harrison Barnes | DAL | $6,300 | 31.77 | 5.04 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Drummond | DET | $10,700 | 52.69 | 4.92 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,000 | 43.83 | 4.87 |
| Blake Griffin | DET | $9,800 | 43.12 | 4.40 |
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $8,200 | 38.91 | 4.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwight Powell | DAL | $5,100 | 30.03 | 5.89 |
| Luke Kornet | NYK | $3,000 | 15.84 | 5.28 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $5,700 | 29.79 | 5.23 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $7,000 | 35.16 | 5.02 |
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.