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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 | D’Angelo Russell |
| SG | Josh Jackson |
| SF | Nemanja Bjelica |
| PF | Marquese Chriss |
| C | Karl-Anthony Towns |
| G | Russell Westbrook |
| F | Josh Richardson |
| Util | Kevon Looney |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 300.92 |
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 | 61.85 | 5.24 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $15,300 | 44.28 | 2.89 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $8,700 | 41.41 | 4.76 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $8,000 | 41.07 | 5.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D’Angelo Russell | BKN | $6,700 | 36.74 | 5.48 |
| Elfrid Payton | PHO | $7,500 | 39.57 | 5.28 |
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $11,800 | 61.85 | 5.24 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $8,000 | 41.07 | 5.13 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Curry | GS | $15,300 | 44.28 | 2.89 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $8,900 | 44.24 | 4.97 |
| D’Angelo Russell | BKN | $6,700 | 36.74 | 5.48 |
| Nicolas Batum | CHA | $7,100 | 33.77 | 4.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Jackson | PHO | $5,700 | 33.50 | 5.88 |
| D’Angelo Russell | BKN | $6,700 | 36.74 | 5.48 |
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $5,300 | 26.80 | 5.06 |
| Spencer Dinwiddie | BKN | $6,000 | 30.36 | 5.06 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $14,800 | 45.47 | 3.07 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $8,900 | 44.24 | 4.97 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $8,000 | 40.85 | 5.11 |
| Paul George | OKC | $8,600 | 40.51 | 4.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Jackson | PHO | $5,700 | 33.50 | 5.88 |
| Kevon Looney | GS | $2,200 | 11.74 | 5.33 |
| Justise Winslow | MIA | $4,500 | 23.21 | 5.16 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $8,000 | 40.85 | 5.11 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $14,800 | 45.47 | 3.07 |
| Paul George | OKC | $8,600 | 40.51 | 4.71 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $12,600 | 39.91 | 3.17 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $11,500 | 37.92 | 3.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevon Looney | GS | $2,200 | 11.74 | 5.33 |
| Justise Winslow | MIA | $4,500 | 23.21 | 5.16 |
| Dragan Bender | PHO | $3,900 | 20.08 | 5.15 |
| Nemanja Bjelica | MIN | $5,200 | 26.26 | 5.05 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,300 | 48.58 | 5.22 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $9,500 | 47.32 | 4.98 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $12,600 | 39.91 | 3.17 |
| Dwight Howard | CHA | $8,300 | 38.92 | 4.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,300 | 48.58 | 5.22 |
| Dragan Bender | PHO | $3,900 | 20.08 | 5.15 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $9,500 | 47.32 | 4.98 |
| Dario Saric | PHI | $6,100 | 29.89 | 4.90 |
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.