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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 | T.J. McConnell |
| SG | Donovan Mitchell |
| SF | Paul George |
| PF | Paul Millsap |
| C | Nikola Jokic |
| G | Tyus Jones |
| F | Will Barton |
| Util | Tomas Satoransky |
| Salary | $49,400 |
| Expected Points | 279.69 |
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 | $11,500 | 59.37 | 5.16 |
| James Harden | HOU | $12,000 | 54.21 | 4.52 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,300 | 43.61 | 4.69 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $9,100 | 40.66 | 4.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T.J. McConnell | PHI | $1,700 | 12.48 | 7.34 |
| Tyus Jones | MIN | $4,100 | 24.84 | 6.06 |
| Tyrone Wallace | LAC | $4,200 | 22.77 | 5.42 |
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $7,300 | 37.91 | 5.19 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $12,000 | 54.21 | 4.52 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $9,100 | 40.66 | 4.47 |
| Jrue Holiday | NOP | $8,000 | 38.73 | 4.84 |
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $7,300 | 37.91 | 5.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T.J. McConnell | PHI | $1,700 | 12.48 | 7.34 |
| Tyus Jones | MIN | $4,100 | 24.84 | 6.06 |
| Damion Lee | ATL | $4,900 | 28.84 | 5.89 |
| Tyrone Wallace | LAC | $4,200 | 22.77 | 5.42 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $12,100 | 57.69 | 4.77 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $11,300 | 53.63 | 4.75 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,800 | 52.14 | 4.83 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $8,400 | 40.69 | 4.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damion Lee | ATL | $4,900 | 28.84 | 5.89 |
| Trey Lyles | DEN | $3,400 | 18.29 | 5.38 |
| Joe Ingles | UTA | $6,300 | 32.62 | 5.18 |
| Harrison Barnes | DAL | $6,200 | 31.98 | 5.16 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $12,100 | 57.69 | 4.77 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $11,300 | 53.63 | 4.75 |
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,100 | 52.82 | 4.76 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,800 | 52.14 | 4.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Muscala | ATL | $4,400 | 24.93 | 5.67 |
| Jarell Martin | MEM | $4,200 | 23.28 | 5.54 |
| Marquese Chriss | PHO | $5,400 | 29.72 | 5.50 |
| Dewayne Dedmon | ATL | $5,500 | 29.77 | 5.41 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $11,100 | 52.82 | 4.76 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,300 | 49.22 | 4.78 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $9,400 | 48.28 | 5.14 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $10,700 | 48.21 | 4.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Muscala | ATL | $4,400 | 24.93 | 5.67 |
| Jarell Martin | MEM | $4,200 | 23.28 | 5.54 |
| Marquese Chriss | PHO | $5,400 | 29.72 | 5.50 |
| Dewayne Dedmon | ATL | $5,500 | 29.77 | 5.41 |
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.