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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 | Damian Lillard |
| SG | Norman Powell |
| SF | Tobias Harris |
| PF | Malcolm Miller |
| C | Anthony Davis |
| G | James Harden |
| F | Al Horford |
| Util | Álex Abrines |
| Salary | $49,800 |
| Expected Points | 301.6 |
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 | $17,000 | 57.12 | 3.36 |
| James Harden | HOU | $11,000 | 52.95 | 4.81 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,700 | 48.69 | 5.02 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $7,900 | 43.00 | 5.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $7,900 | 43.00 | 5.44 |
| Rajon Rondo | NOP | $5,500 | 29.62 | 5.38 |
| Raymond Felton | OKC | $2,200 | 11.69 | 5.31 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $7,800 | 40.79 | 5.23 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,000 | 52.95 | 4.81 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $7,900 | 43.00 | 5.44 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $12,600 | 41.05 | 3.26 |
| Terry Rozier | BOS | $7,600 | 38.02 | 5.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norman Powell | TOR | $1,000 | 6.84 | 6.84 |
| Álex Abrines | OKC | $1,300 | 8.42 | 6.48 |
| E’Twaun Moore | NOP | $3,900 | 21.41 | 5.49 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $7,900 | 43.00 | 5.44 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $12,600 | 41.05 | 3.26 |
| Paul George | OKC | $13,100 | 38.60 | 2.95 |
| Tobias Harris | LAC | $7,500 | 37.41 | 4.99 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $6,100 | 30.54 | 5.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norman Powell | TOR | $1,000 | 6.84 | 6.84 |
| Álex Abrines | OKC | $1,300 | 8.42 | 6.48 |
| E’Twaun Moore | NOP | $3,900 | 21.41 | 5.49 |
| Al-Farouq Aminu | POR | $4,400 | 23.23 | 5.28 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,400 | 56.68 | 4.97 |
| Paul George | OKC | $13,100 | 38.60 | 2.95 |
| Tobias Harris | LAC | $7,500 | 37.41 | 4.99 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $6,900 | 33.71 | 4.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malcolm Miller | TOR | $1,000 | 8.64 | 8.64 |
| Al-Farouq Aminu | POR | $4,400 | 23.23 | 5.28 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $3,700 | 18.85 | 5.09 |
| Tobias Harris | LAC | $7,500 | 37.41 | 4.99 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,400 | 56.68 | 4.97 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,400 | 48.18 | 5.13 |
| DeAndre Jordan | LAC | $7,700 | 40.70 | 5.29 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | TOR | $10,200 | 34.13 | 3.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeAndre Jordan | LAC | $7,700 | 40.70 | 5.29 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,400 | 48.18 | 5.13 |
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,400 | 56.68 | 4.97 |
| Aron Baynes | BOS | $3,600 | 17.89 | 4.97 |
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.