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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 | Danuel House |
| SF | Robert Covington |
| PF | Amir Johnson |
| C | Nikola Jokic |
| G | Klay Thompson |
| F | Marquese Chriss |
| Util | Kadeem Allen |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 305.17 |
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 | 60.24 | 5.10 |
| James Harden | HOU | $11,700 | 57.96 | 4.95 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $9,600 | 46.99 | 4.89 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,000 | 45.87 | 5.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dennis Smith Jr. | DAL | $6,200 | 33.90 | 5.47 |
| Sean Kilpatrick | CHI | $3,400 | 18.14 | 5.34 |
| Ricky Rubio | UTA | $6,800 | 36.22 | 5.33 |
| CJ McCollum | POR | $7,000 | 36.68 | 5.24 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,700 | 57.96 | 4.95 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $9,200 | 44.38 | 4.82 |
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $7,600 | 38.68 | 5.09 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $7,200 | 37.07 | 5.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danuel House | PHO | $3,000 | 18.23 | 6.08 |
| Marco Belinelli | PHI | $4,200 | 22.56 | 5.37 |
| Sean Kilpatrick | CHI | $3,400 | 18.14 | 5.34 |
| Kadeem Allen | BOS | $3,000 | 15.99 | 5.33 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $12,000 | 57.54 | 4.80 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $11,200 | 51.67 | 4.61 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,800 | 50.25 | 4.65 |
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $9,600 | 46.99 | 4.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danuel House | PHO | $3,000 | 18.23 | 6.08 |
| Robert Covington | PHI | $6,000 | 34.69 | 5.78 |
| Michael Kidd-Gilchrist | CHA | $3,600 | 19.55 | 5.43 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $6,600 | 35.77 | 5.42 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $12,000 | 57.54 | 4.80 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $11,200 | 51.67 | 4.61 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,800 | 50.25 | 4.65 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,900 | 44.21 | 4.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amir Johnson | PHI | $3,800 | 22.52 | 5.93 |
| Robert Covington | PHI | $6,000 | 34.69 | 5.78 |
| Kyle O’Quinn | NYK | $5,100 | 29.16 | 5.72 |
| Marquese Chriss | PHO | $5,900 | 33.08 | 5.61 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $9,800 | 51.07 | 5.21 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,900 | 44.21 | 4.97 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $8,500 | 41.75 | 4.91 |
| Dwight Howard | CHA | $9,100 | 41.02 | 4.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amir Johnson | PHI | $3,800 | 22.52 | 5.93 |
| Kyle O’Quinn | NYK | $5,100 | 29.16 | 5.72 |
| Marquese Chriss | PHO | $5,900 | 33.08 | 5.61 |
| Jarrett Allen | BKN | $4,500 | 24.51 | 5.45 |
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.