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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 | Tyler Johnson |
| SF | Anthony Tolliver |
| PF | Noah Vonleh |
| C | Andre Drummond |
| G | Reggie Jackson |
| F | Draymond Green |
| Util | Tyler Zeller |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 294.03 |
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 | $11,400 | 55.56 | 4.87 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $8,500 | 38.78 | 4.56 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $7,400 | 35.75 | 4.83 |
| Eric Bledsoe | MIL | $7,000 | 34.87 | 4.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reggie Jackson | DET | $4,800 | 27.50 | 5.73 |
| Tyler Johnson | MIA | $4,400 | 23.42 | 5.32 |
| Darren Collison | IND | $5,600 | 27.98 | 5.00 |
| Eric Bledsoe | MIL | $7,000 | 34.87 | 4.98 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $8,500 | 38.78 | 4.56 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $7,700 | 37.21 | 4.83 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $7,400 | 35.75 | 4.83 |
| Eric Bledsoe | MIL | $7,000 | 34.87 | 4.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanley Johnson | DET | $3,600 | 19.35 | 5.37 |
| Tyler Johnson | MIA | $4,400 | 23.42 | 5.32 |
| Eric Bledsoe | MIL | $7,000 | 34.87 | 4.98 |
| Reggie Bullock | DET | $4,800 | 23.77 | 4.95 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,600 | 51.72 | 4.88 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,800 | 43.24 | 4.00 |
| Paul George | OKC | $7,900 | 38.22 | 4.84 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $7,700 | 37.21 | 4.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Tolliver | DET | $3,900 | 24.52 | 6.29 |
| Stanley Johnson | DET | $3,600 | 19.35 | 5.37 |
| Reggie Bullock | DET | $4,800 | 23.77 | 4.95 |
| Buddy Hield | SAC | $5,800 | 28.51 | 4.92 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,600 | 51.72 | 4.88 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,800 | 43.24 | 4.00 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $9,000 | 40.16 | 4.46 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,300 | 39.45 | 4.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Tolliver | DET | $3,900 | 24.52 | 6.29 |
| Noah Vonleh | CHI | $4,700 | 27.80 | 5.91 |
| Skal Labissiere | SAC | $5,200 | 26.69 | 5.13 |
| Bobby Portis | CHI | $5,900 | 29.40 | 4.98 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Drummond | DET | $9,400 | 47.89 | 5.09 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $9,000 | 40.16 | 4.46 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,300 | 39.45 | 4.75 |
| Steven Adams | OKC | $6,800 | 33.49 | 4.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noah Vonleh | CHI | $4,700 | 27.80 | 5.91 |
| Skal Labissiere | SAC | $5,200 | 26.69 | 5.13 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $9,400 | 47.89 | 5.09 |
| Bobby Portis | CHI | $5,900 | 29.40 | 4.98 |
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.