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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 | Russell Westbrook |
| SG | Devin Booker |
| SF | Nemanja Bjelica |
| PF | T.J. Warren |
| C | JaVale McGee |
| G | Andrew Wiggins |
| F | Kevin Durant |
| Util | Cameron Payne |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 272.95 |
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 | $11,600 | 58.30 | 5.03 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,800 | 47.51 | 4.85 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,900 | 44.67 | 4.51 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $13,900 | 41.73 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Burke | NYK | $3,800 | 23.24 | 6.11 |
| Cameron Payne | CHI | $3,000 | 16.16 | 5.39 |
| Andrew Harrison | MEM | $4,700 | 24.69 | 5.25 |
| Isaiah Thomas | LAL | $5,800 | 29.60 | 5.10 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,900 | 44.67 | 4.51 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $7,400 | 39.99 | 5.40 |
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $8,000 | 37.80 | 4.73 |
| CJ McCollum | POR | $7,700 | 35.79 | 4.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Burke | NYK | $3,800 | 23.24 | 6.11 |
| Jamal Crawford | MIN | $3,700 | 22.21 | 6.00 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $7,400 | 39.99 | 5.40 |
| Cameron Payne | CHI | $3,000 | 16.16 | 5.39 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,700 | 47.35 | 4.88 |
| Paul George | OKC | $9,300 | 42.51 | 4.57 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $13,900 | 41.73 | 0.00 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $7,400 | 39.99 | 5.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nemanja Bjelica | MIN | $3,400 | 25.14 | 7.39 |
| JaMychal Green | MEM | $4,400 | 25.35 | 5.76 |
| T.J. Warren | PHO | $5,700 | 32.13 | 5.64 |
| James Johnson | MIA | $4,600 | 25.93 | 5.64 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,700 | 47.35 | 4.88 |
| Paul George | OKC | $9,300 | 42.51 | 4.57 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,800 | 36.85 | 4.72 |
| Julius Randle | LAL | $7,400 | 36.56 | 4.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nemanja Bjelica | MIN | $3,400 | 25.14 | 7.39 |
| Jarell Martin | MEM | $4,100 | 24.10 | 5.88 |
| Daniel Theis | BOS | $3,500 | 20.44 | 5.84 |
| JaMychal Green | MEM | $4,400 | 25.35 | 5.76 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,600 | 48.24 | 5.03 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $14,600 | 43.29 | 0.00 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $7,300 | 37.63 | 5.15 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,800 | 36.85 | 4.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JaVale McGee | GS | $3,000 | 19.36 | 6.45 |
| Jarell Martin | MEM | $4,100 | 24.10 | 5.88 |
| Daniel Theis | BOS | $3,500 | 20.44 | 5.84 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $6,700 | 35.94 | 5.36 |
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.