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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 | Dennis Schroder |
| SG | James Harden |
| SF | Kent Bazemore |
| PF | Pau Gasol |
| C | Karl-Anthony Towns |
| G | J.J. Barea |
| F | Thon Maker |
| Util | Devin Harris |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 281.41 |
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 | $11,400 | 57.60 | 5.05 |
| James Harden | HOU | $11,000 | 55.32 | 5.03 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $9,100 | 45.73 | 5.02 |
| Dennis Schroder | ATL | $7,000 | 36.51 | 5.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dennis Schroder | ATL | $7,000 | 36.51 | 5.22 |
| J.J. Barea | DAL | $4,700 | 24.50 | 5.21 |
| Dejounte Murray | SAS | $5,700 | 29.13 | 5.11 |
| Goran Dragic | MIA | $6,400 | 32.40 | 5.06 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,000 | 55.32 | 5.03 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIN | $9,300 | 44.58 | 4.79 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,100 | 38.81 | 4.79 |
| Eric Bledsoe | MIL | $7,200 | 35.66 | 4.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.J. Barea | DAL | $4,700 | 24.50 | 5.21 |
| James Harden | HOU | $11,000 | 55.32 | 5.03 |
| Kent Bazemore | ATL | $5,400 | 27.19 | 5.03 |
| Eric Bledsoe | MIL | $7,200 | 35.66 | 4.95 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,500 | 59.24 | 5.15 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,700 | 52.79 | 4.93 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIN | $9,300 | 44.58 | 4.79 |
| Paul George | OKC | $9,900 | 40.62 | 4.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,500 | 59.24 | 5.15 |
| Kent Bazemore | ATL | $5,400 | 27.19 | 5.03 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,700 | 52.79 | 4.93 |
| Bogdan Bogdanovic | SAC | $5,200 | 25.13 | 4.83 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,500 | 59.24 | 5.15 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,700 | 52.79 | 4.93 |
| Pau Gasol | SAS | $5,600 | 29.39 | 5.25 |
| Zach Randolph | SAC | $6,100 | 29.12 | 4.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pau Gasol | SAS | $5,600 | 29.39 | 5.25 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,500 | 59.24 | 5.15 |
| Dewayne Dedmon | ATL | $5,300 | 27.07 | 5.11 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $5,000 | 25.34 | 5.07 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,200 | 44.92 | 4.88 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $8,900 | 43.34 | 4.87 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $7,500 | 36.81 | 4.91 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $7,600 | 36.10 | 4.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pau Gasol | SAS | $5,600 | 29.39 | 5.25 |
| Willie Cauley-Stein | SAC | $5,900 | 30.75 | 5.21 |
| Dewayne Dedmon | ATL | $5,300 | 27.07 | 5.11 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $5,000 | 25.34 | 5.07 |
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.