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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 | Jamal Murray |
| SG | Donovan Mitchell |
| SF | Will Barton |
| PF | Rondae Hollis-Jefferson |
| C | Karl-Anthony Towns |
| G | Austin Rivers |
| F | Al-Farouq Aminu |
| Util | Cedi Osman |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 296.35 |
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 | $11,400 | 55.77 | 4.89 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $14,000 | 44.93 | 3.21 |
| John Wall | WAS | $8,200 | 42.57 | 5.19 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $8,000 | 39.89 | 4.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $6,300 | 34.71 | 5.51 |
| Austin Rivers | LAC | $5,000 | 27.52 | 5.50 |
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $7,100 | 38.45 | 5.42 |
| Ricky Rubio | UTA | $7,000 | 37.33 | 5.33 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $11,400 | 55.77 | 4.89 |
| Victor Oladipo | IND | $14,000 | 44.93 | 3.21 |
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $7,100 | 38.45 | 5.42 |
| CJ McCollum | POR | $7,500 | 37.84 | 5.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $6,300 | 34.71 | 5.51 |
| Austin Rivers | LAC | $5,000 | 27.52 | 5.50 |
| Donovan Mitchell | UTA | $7,100 | 38.45 | 5.42 |
| Will Barton | DEN | $6,800 | 35.82 | 5.27 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,600 | 59.19 | 5.10 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,100 | 52.37 | 4.72 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $16,500 | 52.22 | 3.16 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $8,100 | 35.92 | 4.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Farouq Aminu | POR | $5,600 | 29.80 | 5.32 |
| Will Barton | DEN | $6,800 | 35.82 | 5.27 |
| Gerald Green | HOU | $4,800 | 25.10 | 5.23 |
| Joe Ingles | UTA | $5,900 | 30.86 | 5.23 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,600 | 59.19 | 5.10 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,100 | 52.37 | 4.72 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $16,500 | 52.22 | 3.16 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $7,600 | 34.73 | 4.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Farouq Aminu | POR | $5,600 | 29.80 | 5.32 |
| Larry Nance Jr. | CLE | $4,600 | 24.01 | 5.22 |
| Derrick Favors | UTA | $5,100 | 26.54 | 5.20 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,600 | 59.19 | 5.10 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $10,400 | 50.93 | 4.90 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,800 | 49.35 | 5.04 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $7,400 | 38.42 | 5.19 |
| DeAndre Jordan | LAC | $7,200 | 36.45 | 5.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jarrett Allen | BKN | $4,500 | 24.52 | 5.45 |
| Larry Nance Jr. | CLE | $4,600 | 24.01 | 5.22 |
| Derrick Favors | UTA | $5,100 | 26.54 | 5.20 |
| Rudy Gobert | UTA | $7,400 | 38.42 | 5.19 |
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.