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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 Chalmers |
| SG | Trey Burke |
| SF | Aaron Gordon |
| PF | Paul Millsap |
| C | Karl-Anthony Towns |
| G | Russell Westbrook |
| F | Jarell Martin |
| Util | Cameron Payne |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 299.94 |
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 | $11,800 | 59.54 | 5.05 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $8,900 | 45.18 | 5.08 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,800 | 44.21 | 4.51 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $8,300 | 41.51 | 5.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mario Chalmers | MEM | $3,500 | 24.79 | 7.08 |
| Trey Burke | NYK | $5,100 | 29.32 | 5.75 |
| Elfrid Payton | PHO | $6,800 | 35.89 | 5.28 |
| Dennis Schroder | ATL | $6,600 | 34.42 | 5.21 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $8,900 | 45.18 | 5.08 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,800 | 44.21 | 4.51 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $8,400 | 43.26 | 5.15 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $8,300 | 41.51 | 5.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Burke | NYK | $5,100 | 29.32 | 5.75 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $7,500 | 39.42 | 5.26 |
| Milos Teodosic | LAC | $4,500 | 23.44 | 5.21 |
| Zach LaVine | CHI | $7,100 | 36.62 | 5.16 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,100 | 48.85 | 4.84 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,200 | 45.70 | 4.48 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $8,400 | 43.26 | 5.15 |
| Paul George | OKC | $9,000 | 43.08 | 4.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $7,500 | 39.42 | 5.26 |
| T.J. Warren | PHO | $6,400 | 33.28 | 5.20 |
| Wilson Chandler | DEN | $5,400 | 27.81 | 5.15 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $8,400 | 43.26 | 5.15 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,100 | 48.85 | 4.84 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,200 | 45.70 | 4.48 |
| Paul George | OKC | $9,000 | 43.08 | 4.79 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,700 | 38.83 | 5.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Millsap | DEN | $5,200 | 30.10 | 5.79 |
| Jarell Martin | MEM | $4,500 | 25.87 | 5.75 |
| Montrezl Harrell | LAC | $4,700 | 24.81 | 5.28 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $4,400 | 23.12 | 5.25 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $9,400 | 47.53 | 5.06 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $9,900 | 47.00 | 4.75 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,100 | 46.64 | 5.12 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $9,700 | 44.83 | 4.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Millsap | DEN | $5,200 | 30.10 | 5.79 |
| Jarell Martin | MEM | $4,500 | 25.87 | 5.75 |
| Montrezl Harrell | LAC | $4,700 | 24.81 | 5.28 |
| Dragan Bender | PHO | $4,000 | 20.95 | 5.24 |
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.