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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 | Ricky Rubio |
| SG | Victor Oladipo |
| SF | Paul George |
| PF | Quincy Acy |
| C | Ante Zizic |
| G | Donovan Mitchell |
| F | LaMarcus Aldridge |
| Util | Darren Collison |
| Salary | $48,900 |
| Expected Points | 238.93 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,600 | 57.07 | 4.92 |
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $11,300 | 55.12 | 4.88 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $8,300 | 41.02 | 4.94 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $8,000 | 40.29 | 5.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinn Cook | GS | $5,600 | 31.61 | 5.64 |
| Trey Burke | NYK | $4,900 | 27.53 | 5.62 |
| Fred VanVleet | TOR | $4,800 | 26.65 | 5.55 |
| Isaiah Taylor | ATL | $3,400 | 18.30 | 5.38 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,600 | 57.07 | 4.92 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $8,000 | 40.29 | 5.04 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $8,600 | 39.16 | 4.55 |
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $7,800 | 39.02 | 5.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Burke | NYK | $4,900 | 27.53 | 5.62 |
| Fred VanVleet | TOR | $4,800 | 26.65 | 5.55 |
| Damion Lee | ATL | $3,900 | 20.92 | 5.36 |
| Buddy Hield | SAC | $5,800 | 30.90 | 5.33 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $18,200 | 64.17 | 3.53 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,400 | 48.29 | 4.64 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $8,600 | 39.16 | 4.55 |
| Paul George | OKC | $7,700 | 39.13 | 5.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevon Looney | GS | $4,300 | 24.21 | 5.63 |
| Al-Farouq Aminu | POR | $6,000 | 32.81 | 5.47 |
| Damion Lee | ATL | $3,900 | 20.92 | 5.36 |
| Buddy Hield | SAC | $5,800 | 30.90 | 5.33 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $18,200 | 64.17 | 3.53 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,400 | 48.29 | 4.64 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $9,500 | 47.11 | 4.96 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $12,800 | 39.16 | 3.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quincy Acy | BKN | $1,500 | 13.73 | 9.15 |
| Luke Kornet | NYK | $3,100 | 17.77 | 5.73 |
| Kevon Looney | GS | $4,300 | 24.21 | 5.63 |
| John Collins | ATL | $4,700 | 25.80 | 5.49 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $9,500 | 47.11 | 4.96 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $12,800 | 39.16 | 3.06 |
| DeAndre Jordan | LAC | $8,000 | 38.72 | 4.84 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $7,900 | 38.56 | 4.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ante Zizic | CLE | $1,000 | 11.68 | 11.68 |
| Quincy Acy | BKN | $1,500 | 13.73 | 9.15 |
| John Collins | ATL | $4,700 | 25.80 | 5.49 |
| Aron Baynes | BOS | $3,400 | 18.43 | 5.42 |
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.